Ritu Mahajan vs Indian Oil Corporation & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of allotment of a Petrol Pump reserved for women candidates, specifically examining the eligibility of the fifth respondent under the criteria set forth in the advertisement. The Court held that the selection process conducted by the Dealers Selection Board was valid and that the fifth respondent met the eligibility requirements, despite the appellant's claims regarding her educational qualifications. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that there was no illegality in the selection process.