Tender Clause Favouring Local Suppliers Struck Down – SC Upholds Level Playing Field

Vinishma Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of Chhattisgarh & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) Tender Clause Favouring Local Suppliers Struck Down – SC Upholds Level Playing Field- ‘Local Supply’ Criterion in Tender Violates Articles 14 & 19(1)(g) – No Monopoly for Local Vendors – SC Orders Fresh Tender for School Sports Kits The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the constitutional principle of equality & free competition in public procurement. The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar & Justice Alok Aradhe struck down a tender condition imposed...