FRIGI Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd. vs Secretary, Ministry of Food Security – SC [FR] NO.337/2015-2015

In the case between FRIGI Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd and M/s Dunham Bush Industries Sdn Bhd Joint Venture (Petitioner) and the Secretary, Ministry of Food Security and others (Respondents), the court examined allegations of a violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution, focusing on the fairness of a public tender process. It was held that the petitioner had not established entitlement to the tender award, even after cancellation of the initial award to the 3rd Respondent, and that calling for fresh tenders was justified. The findings reaffirmed the principle that strict compliance with procurement regulations and tender specifications is essential to uphold equality before the law, based on constitutional and procurement law standards. The decision highlight