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Madhya Pradesh High Court stays blacklisting order for failure to conduct a mandatory second sample test as required by tender conditions. The ruling reinforces that procedural fairness in procurement demands strict compliance with tender clauses, protecting contractors from arbitrary penalties.
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that public sector entities like IOCL cannot debar contractors without disclosing all material evidence, including vigilance reports, prior to imposing blacklisting. This reinforces that procedural fairness is non-negotiable in procurement decisions, protecting vendors with long-standing records from arbitrary exclusion based on secret allegations.
CCI clarifies that limiting Core Banking Solution upgrades to Infosys-authorized partners does not violate Sections 3 or 4 of the Competition Act, reinforcing that procurement restrictions tied to technical compatibility do not constitute anti-competitive conduct. The ruling sets a precedent for digital infrastructure procurement disputes involving statutory monopolies and OEM dependencies.