M/S MICHIGAN RUBBER(I) LTD. vs STATE OF KARNATAKA .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's writ appeal challenging the pre-qualification criteria set by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for a tender to supply tyres, tubes, and flaps. The Court found that the criteria were not arbitrary or discriminatory, as they aimed to ensure high standards for public safety. The Court emphasized that the appellant failed to demonstrate any illegality in the criteria that would warrant interference under Article 226 of the Constitution.