Sangeeta Singh vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for dealership in petroleum products under the guidelines of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), specifically interpreting the disqualification of relatives as per the dealership terms. The Court held that if a father-in-law holds a dealership, his daughter-in-law is also disqualified, emphasizing the intention behind the prohibition against close relatives holding multiple dealerships. The Court overturned the High Court's judgment, asserting that the eligibility criteria should not be expanded beyond their clear wording, thus ruling in favor of the appellants.