Rajiba Loachan Patro vs Bharat Petroleum Corp. Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court set aside the Orissa High Court's order allowing the writ petition filed by respondent No.5 for an L.P.G. dealership, holding that the respondent did not possess the required land as of the eligibility date, 20.11.2009, as mandated by the Bharat Petroleum Corporation's policy. The Court affirmed that if no suitable candidates are found for a reserved category, the location can be re-advertised under the open category, thus validating the second advertisement issued by the corporation. The appeal was allowed, and the writ petition was dismissed, with no order on costs.