Isolux-Soma-Omaxe Consortium vs M/S. Madhuchon Projects Pvt.Ltd & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 33 of the National Highways Authorities of India Act, 1986, in the context of tender evaluations for the Hyderabad Vijaywada National Highway project. The Court held that the Central Government's power under Section 33 can extend to individual tender processes, thereby affirming the High Court's decision that the evaluation process must maintain transparency and fairness. The appeals by GMR Infrastructure Ltd. and Madhucon Projects Pvt. Ltd. were dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling on the eligibility of bidders.