O P Mehta v. Mohinder Kalta & Ors
2026 INSC 103723 September 202615 min read
Supreme Court Questions Maintainability of PIL in Tender Dispute, Allows Appellant to Complete Road Work at Same Rates
The Supreme Court expressed reservations about the maintainability of a PIL challenging a tender award at the instance of an unsuccessful bidder's alter ego, but allowed the appellant to complete the work at the same rates within three months.
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- Case Name
- O.P. Mehta v. Mohinder Kalta & Ors.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1037 (Non-Reportable)
- Bench
- Justice Sheel Nagu & Justice Dipankar Datta
- Date of Judgment
- September 23, 2026
- Area of Law
- Public Interest Litigation — Tender Law — Article 226 of the Constitution — Maintainability of PIL in contractual disputes
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