State Can Blacklist Fraudulent Firm Without Statutory Power to Prevent Contractual Engagement: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that the power to blacklist a contractor lies inherently with the party allotting the contract and does not require statutory backing. This principle was reaffirmed in the case of M/S Soltown Infra Private Limited & Ors. versus Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd., where the Court held that blacklisting a firm for committing fraud is recognized within contractual law. Background of the case and contractual…