Union Of India & Anr vs Hbl Nife Power Systems Ltd

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's order directing the Union of India to issue a tender for submarine batteries, emphasizing the necessity of following established procedures for vendor development as per the Defence Ministry's guidelines. The Court clarified that the development of a second source for submarine batteries must adhere to the rigorous inspection and testing protocols mandated by the Director General Quality Assurance (DGQA). The ruling reinforces the principle that government procurement processes must be transparent and competitive, ensuring compliance with legal standards.