Case Law Library & Precedents
Curated summaries of authoritative judgments from the Supreme Court of India and High Courts, highlighting legal ratio, statutory interpretations, and factual contexts.
Decided on: 20/8/2025
Zenith Global Telecom Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dharmesh Sharma
Legal Issues: Whether regulatory power can be exercised retrospectively to impose crippling financial liabilities upon commercial licensees without explicit statutory authorization.
Ratio Decidendi: Retrospective application of administrative guidelines requires clear statutory sanction. The principle of legitimate expectation applies to commercial regulatory frameworks.
Decided on: 14/11/2025
M/s Orient Infra Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
Bench: Hon'ble Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, C.J.I., and Hon'ble Justice J.B. Pardiwala
Legal Issues: Whether a generic 'no damages for delay' clause in a public works contract precludes the contractor from claiming compensation under Sections 55 and 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 when the breach is fundamental on the employer's part.
Ratio Decidendi: A party cannot take advantage of its own default. Exclusionary clauses must be strictly construed and cannot negate fundamental contractual obligations.