M.P.Ayyappankutty vs The State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the State Government of Kerala acted within its rights in awarding the tender for the supply of anti-rabies vaccine to the 7th respondent, despite concerns raised about a specific batch (Batch No. AYB 90/2001) that was found to be sub-standard. The Court emphasized that the allegations regarding adverse reactions were not substantiated, and the death of a patient was attributed to clinical rabies rather than the vaccine. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that there were no extraneous considerations in the tender process under Article 14 of the Constitution.