ELEKTRON LIGHTING SYSTEMS PVT LTD AND ANR vs SHAH INVESTMENTS FINANCIALS DEVELOPMENTS AND CONSULTANTS PVT LTD AND ORS ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the work order issued to the appellants by the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation, citing that while the disqualification of the writ petitioners was valid, the awarding of the work order to the appellants constituted an extraordinary favor. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to tender conditions and the principles of fairness in public procurement. The judgment reinforces the legal principle that public authorities must act within the bounds of the law and maintain transparency in the tendering process.