Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-09
Subodh Kumar Singh Rathour vs The Chief Executive Officer
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 486
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Subodh Kumar Singh Rathour
- Respondent
- The Chief Executive Officer
- Author
- Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to cancel a tender awarded for the maintenance of underpasses, ruling that the cancellation was not arbitrary and did not violate Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the scope of judicial review in contractual matters, clarifying that the State's actions must align with public interest and not be capricious. The judgment reinforces the principle that public authorities must act fairly and transparently in tender processes, ensuring adherence to the rule of law.