Sanjay Kumar Shukla vs M/S Bharat Petroleum Corp.Ltd.& Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision directing Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. to offer a dealership to the respondent No.7, who was placed second in the merit list, after addressing grievances regarding the selection process. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the selection norms published on 15.09.2008, particularly regarding the evaluation of assets and the necessity of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the land offered by the appellant. The Court affirmed that the selection process must be transparent and fair, ensuring that all complaints are duly considered before finalizing the dealership award.