INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. vs MEENA KUMARI .

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision directing Indian Oil Corporation Limited to grant a petrol pump license to Smt. Meena Kumari, a war widow, based on the 1977 policy guidelines which prioritize candidates from the district of the proposed dealership. The Court emphasized that the preference given to local candidates is a legitimate policy consideration. Consequently, the appeal by Indian Oil Corporation was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.