STATE OF JHARKHAND vs M/S CWE-SOMA CONSORTIUM

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the tender committee's reliance on clause 4.18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Guidelines was improper, as clause 4.17 should have been applied given the presence of competition among bidders. The Court emphasized that the tender process must adhere to established guidelines to ensure fairness and transparency. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Jharkhand was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the tender committee's actions were arbitrary and against public interest.