The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to DMRC on a PIL alleging poor maintenance and shortage of sanitary pad vending machines across metro stations. The court observed the issue impacts women’s fundamental rights and demanded a full survey report by September 24.
NEW DELHI: On Monday, The Supreme Court of India has warned that its decision on the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL) dispute must be followed strictly. The court stated that if the ruling is not obeyed, it will take strict action against the officials of the private company and Axis Bank.
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.