SANGEETA SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for dealership in petroleum products under the guidelines set by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC). The Court held that the interpretation of the disqualification clause regarding relatives must consider the intention behind the rule, affirming that if a father-in-law holds a dealership, the daughter-in-law is also disqualified. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling, emphasizing that the eligibility criteria should not be expanded beyond the explicit terms of the advertisement. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, and the High Court's decision was set aside.