1. Facts 10-20

2. Arguments on behalf of Mr. Gagan Basotra, Senior Advocate in WP(C) No. 317/2024. 20-24

3. Arguments on behalf of Mr. M K Bhardwaj, Senior Advocate in WP(C) No.416/2024 & WP(C) No. 464/2024 24-27

4. Arguments of Mr. Sunil Sethi, Senior Advocate in WP(C) Nos.276, 279, 281 & 433/2024 27-30

5. Arguments of Mr. Sumit Moza, Advocate on behalf petitioners in WP(C) No. 319/2024 30-31

6. Arguments of Mr. Virender Bhat, Advocate in WP(C) No. 454/2024 31-33

7. Arguments of Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Advocate in WP(C) No. 325/2024 33-34

8. Arguments of Mr. Nitin Bhasin, Advocate in WP(C) No. 403/2024 34-35

9. Arguments of Mr. D C Raina, Advocate General on behalf of UT of J&K 35-40 Coram:

HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE WASIM SADIQ NARGAL, JUDGE 9 WP(C) No. 317/2024 & connected petitions.

10. Arguments in Rebuttal 40-46

11. Legal Analysis A. Scope of Judicial Review in matters of tenders/auctions.

46-50 B. Whether a vested right has been accrued to the petitioners by virtue notified as highest bidders? 50-52 C. Whether the exclusive privilege of the Government in sale / manufacture of liquor grant any higher degree of fair play in the joints to the Government in executive decisions concerning the s