M/S Zee Telefilms Ltd. & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) qualifies as an 'Other Authority' under Article 12 of the Constitution, thereby making it amenable to judicial review. The Court emphasized that the BCCI, being a society registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act and recognized by the Union of India, exercises public functions and is thus subject to the constitutional mandate. The Court ruled that the cancellation of the tender process by the BCCI was arbitrary and violated principles of natural justice, leading to the quashing of the Board's decision.