Kerala HC Admits Plea Challenging State Co-Op Bank's Award Of Tender For Supplying Micro-ATM Machines To Sub-Dealers Of Chinese Manufacturer

Kerala High Court admitted a plea challenging the Kerala State Co-operative Bank's tender for micro-ATM machines manufactured by a Chinese company. The petitioners argued that the procurement poses a national security threat, urging the court to consider the implications of foreign-manufactured equipment in critical banking infrastructure. The court's decision to entertain the plea reflects concerns over national security and public interest.