Indian Oil Corporation Limited vs Meena Kumari And Others

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant a writ of mandamus directing Indian Oil Corporation Limited to issue a licence for a petrol pump to Smt. Meena Kumari, a war widow, based on the policy guidelines of 1977 which prioritized candidates from the locality of the dealership. The Court affirmed that the preference given to local candidates was justified, as Smt. Kumari resided in the district where the dealership was advertised. Consequently, the appeal by Indian Oil Corporation was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.