Lifecare Innovations Pvt. Ltd vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined the legal validity of the Procurement Order 2012 under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, affirming its enforceability. The case centered on the rights of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to secure 25% of government procurement and the legality of minimum turnover clauses in tenders. The Court upheld the statutory provisions, emphasizing the importance of promoting MSEs and affirming the legal status of the procurement policy. The judgment clarifies the legal framework supporting MSEs' participation in government procurement processes.