The State Of Himachal Pradesh Chief ... vs Ravinder Kumar Sankhayan (Dead) .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the lease agreement between the Municipal Corporation of Shimla and the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to proper procedures in public property transactions. The Court held that the Municipal Corporation's failure to conduct an auction or tender process for leasing the property violated principles of public interest and accountability. Consequently, the Court directed the Municipal Corporation to reassess the lease terms and recover outstanding dues, reinforcing the importance of lawful governance under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution.