M/S INDIAN MEDICINES PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION LIMITED (IMPCL) vs KERALA AYURVEDIC CO OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.

The Supreme Court examined the scope of judicial review over government contracts, particularly focusing on whether tendering is a constitutional requirement. The Court analyzed the interpretation of operational guidelines and the validity of awarding a government contract to IMPCL. It emphasized the distinction between the state's power and duty, and the limits of judicial intervention in administrative decisions. The judgment upheld the validity of the contract and clarified the procedural aspects involved.