MUKUND SWARUP MISHRA vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the interim applications concerning the report of a Committee appointed to review the allotment of petroleum product dealerships, which had been criticized for political patronage. The Court reiterated its earlier decision in Onkar Lal Bajaj v. Union of India, directing the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to cooperate fully with the Committee and ensuring that all relevant records were made available. The Court emphasized the need for transparency and adherence to guidelines in the allotment process, holding that the review process must be conducted fairly and impartially.