As per the case facts the High Court had allowed a writ petition striking down a decision by the Airport Authority of India AAI regarding region-wise sub-categorization of airports work ... experience stipulations for ground handling services GHS and revised minimum annual turnover criteria as discriminatory and arbitrary The AAI appealed this judgment The question arose whether the High Court was justified in striking down the tender conditions and eligibility criteria set by the AAI Finally the Supreme Court found the High Court's judgment unsustainable The Court stated that the High Court should not have entertained the writ petition challenging the terms and conditions of the tender documents as none of the tender conditions or eligibility criteria could be considered arbitrary mala fide or biased The appeals were allowed and the High Court's order was set aside