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