M/S SORATH BUILDERS vs SHREEJIKRUPA BUILDCON LIMITED

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the tender process for the construction of a Veterinary College building at Navsari Agricultural University, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the stipulated deadlines for submission of pre-qualification documents as per the tender notice. The Court held that the University acted arbitrarily by disqualifying Shreejikrupa Buildcon Limited for late submission, as the requirement for physical submission by a specific date was unreasonable. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to quash the University's disqualification of the respondent, thereby allowing their participation in the tender process.