The Supreme Court has ruled that the government cannot impose one-sided contractual terms on private parties, observing that “notions of justice and fair play would be rendered a mockery” if such a position were accepted. Notions of justice and fair play would be rendered a mockery if such an interpretation is countenanced,” a bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. On December 26, 2008, a “Manning Agreement” was executed between the appellant and the administration for manning 17 vessels. The dispute was referred to arbitration before a tribunal headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice S.S. Nijjar. However, the Calcutta High Court later set aside the arbitral award, prompting the marine company to approach the Supreme Court.

Source: The Telegraph April 04, 2026 10:16 UTC