The Supreme Court clarified that Reliance Infrastructure seeks reimbursement, not damages, from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for the costs of trains used on the airport metro line. DMRC challenged the arbitral award favoring Reliance, claiming the termination notice was illegal. Reliance emphasized it was seeking the cost of trains, not damages, during the proceedings.
The Supreme Court recently delved into a commercial curative petition filed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation against Delhi Airport Metro Express. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized the high threshold for such petitions, highlighting the complexities of reopening cases in commercial disputes. The case sheds light on the interplay between constitutional provisions and the nuances of commercial disputes, with implications for future cases.
