The case revolves around a contractual dispute between Odisha Forest Development Corporation Ltd. (OFDC Ltd.) and various private respondents regarding the sale of Kendu leaves. Following their successful bids in ... a tender process, the private respondents failed to deposit additional security amounts within the stipulated timeframe, prompting OFDC Ltd. to cancel the agreements. Subsequently, the private respondents challenged the cancellation through writ petitions, resulting in interim orders by the High Court. Eventually, the private respondents withdrew their petitions, leading to the High Court directing OFDC Ltd. to refund their deposits. OFDC Ltd. appealed this order to the Supreme Court, seeking resolution of contractual and procedural issues.