Supreme Court of India
Jsw Infrastructure Limited and Anr. v. Kakinada Seaports Limited and Ors.
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In view of the above discussion we are clearly of the view that the High Court erred in interpreting the Clause in the manner which it is done.
Judgment, page 9
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Contract: Award of contract - By Port Trust - For operating berth cargo - To the appellant-Consortium of companies - Challenged by the respondent-Consortium of companies (unsuccessful bidders), on the ground that in terms of Policy clause against creation of monopoly, appellants were not entitled to participate in the bidding process as they were already operating a berth for dry cargo - High Court set aside the contract - On appeal, held: The manner in which the High Court interpreted the Policy clause is erroneous - Reading the entire clause as a whole in the context of the purpose of the
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