#Tender Disputes

Karnataka High Court rules that bidders can prove supply quantity in tenders using work orders and satisfaction certificates, rejecting rigid metric tonne (MT) requirements. This judgment eases compliance for contractors in government procurement, setting a precedent for flexible qualification criteria under administrative law.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a non-participant in a tender process cannot challenge its conditions under Article 226, especially when the petition is filed after a 7-year delay, rendering it barred by laches. This reinforces the principle that locus standi in tender disputes is restricted to actual participants, limiting judicial review of public procurement decisions.

Karnataka High Court ruled that an unreasonably high tender qualification threshold (₹60 crore) violates Article 14 by excluding capable bidders. The state's subsequent reduction to ₹29 crore sets a precedent for proportionality in public procurement, ensuring fair competition and constitutional compliance.