Highest Bidder In Tender Process Has No Vested Right To Contract : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the highest bidder in a tender process has no vested right to a contract. The court clarified that the bidding process aims to maximize public interest and doesn’t guarantee contract allotment to the highest bidder. It emphasized the government’s discretion to assess bids based on broader economic and policy considerations. This judgment upholds procedural integrity in tender processes while protecting public resources.