CJI Chandrachud Criticizes WB Minister-Firhad Hakim for Cancelling Kolkata Underpass Maintenance Tender

A bench led by CJI Chandrachud expressed strong disapproval of West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim’s decision to cancel a tender for the maintenance of two underpasses in Kolkata. The court emphasized that public authorities must exercise caution when attempting to evade contractual obligations through methods not stipulated within the contract terms.