Blacklisting Is Not Automatic Upon Contract Termination, Requires Independent Application of Mind: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment clarifying that blacklisting of a contractor cannot be automatic upon termination of a contract. The Court emphasized that such action must follow principles of natural justice and comply with Article 14 Of Constitution Of India. Background of the Case The dispute arose when M/S A.K.G. Construction and Developers Pvt. Ltd. was awarded a contract in March 2023 by the Jharkhand Drinking…