Case Law Analysis
|Meghalaya High Court
Natural Justice in Contracts | Undisputed Payment Must Be Released Pending Dispute Resolution: Meghalaya HC
Meghalaya High Court rules that withholding undisputed contractual payments violates natural justice, directing release of Rs. 17.79 lakhs while disputed Rs. 7.89 lakhs undergoes independent assessment. The ruling sets a precedent for equitable relief in public works contracts, ensuring contractors receive undisputed dues without procedural delays.