The Economic Times

SC upholds Delhi HC order quashing passport, visa service tenders at 4 missions abroad

The Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court ruling quashing tenders for consular services. This decision impacts Indian missions in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. The court directed that services must continue uninterrupted during fresh tender processes. Existing bidders may be engaged to ensure seamless operations. The government's plea challenging the high court's judgment was dismissed.