As per case facts, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) issued a tender for transporting petroleum products. Successful bidders faced unlawful interference and protests from local transporters at the BPCL Bathinda ... Depot, preventing them from completing contractual formalities and commencing operations. This resulted in a law and order situation, causing delays. Petitioners in one case sought court intervention to ensure law and order and facilitate contract execution, while petitioners in another case sought cancellation of contracts awarded beyond stipulated dates due to alleged tender term violations. The question arose whether the High Court should interfere in the tender process, specifically concerning delays and extensions caused by protests, and if protection should be mandated for successful bidders. Finally, the High Court partially allowed the petition seeking protection, directing local authorities to ensure law and order and provide security for BPCL property and tank lorries. The other petition, seeking contract cancellation, was dismissed. The court affirmed that tender interpretation is best left to authorities and public interest in essential commodity supply outweighs protests.