Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-19
TATA MOTORS LIMITED vs THE BRIHAN MUMBAI ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT UNDERTAKING (BEST)
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/27496
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- TATA MOTORS LIMITED
- Respondent
- THE BRIHAN MUMBAI ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT UNDERTAKING (BEST)
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a dispute involving the Mumbai Municipal Corporation's tender for electric buses, focusing on contractual and administrative issues. The court examined the validity of the tender process and the obligations of the parties under the relevant statutory provisions. It upheld the decision of the High Court, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness and statutory compliance. The judgment clarified the scope of the corporation's powers and the importance of transparent procurement procedures.