Blacklisting order cannot be passed on grounds not mentioned in SCN: SC

UMC Technologies Private Limited Vs Food Corporation Of India And Anr. (Supreme Court of India) In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the validity of blacklisting orders that were not predicated on the grounds specified in the initial show cause notice (SCN). The case involved UMC Technologies Private Limited (the appellant) and the Food Corporation of India (FCI), highlighting the significant implications for procedural fairness and natural justice. Case Background UMC Technologies was awarded a contract by FCI for recruitment services, specifically hiring watchmen, after...