M/S. MASTER MARINE SERVICES PVT. LTD. vs METCALFE & HODGKINSON PVT. LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) to award a contract for professional services to the appellant, despite challenges regarding eligibility under the Insurance Act, 1938. The Court emphasized that CONCOR had the discretion to relax eligibility criteria as per Clause 12 of the tender instructions, which was exercised in public interest. The Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Metcalfe & Hodgkinson Pvt. Ltd., affirming that both bidders were pre-qualified and the appellant's bid was validly accepted.