Deviation from Tenders or Public Auctions while granting of Contracts should not be contrary to Article 14: SC

Indian Medicines Pharmaceuticals Corporation Ltd. Vs Kerala Ayurvedic Co Operative Society Ltd. & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Conclusion: The Hon’ble Supreme Court observed that while government can deviate from the route of tenders or public auctions for the grant of contracts, the deviation must not be discriminatory or arbitrary. The deviation from the tender route has to be justified and such a justification must comply with the requirements of Article 14. Facts: The first respondent, instituted proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution to challenge an order for the purchas...