K.C. SKARIA vs GOVT. OF STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court addressed the contractual obligations under the agreement dated 7.6.1982 between the appellant and the State of Kerala, emphasizing that delays and breaches by the Department, including failure to provide necessary materials and timely payments, absolved the appellant from completing the work. The Court held that the appellant was entitled to recover Rs. 2 lakhs for work done, along with interest, due to the Department's failure to fulfill its contractual duties. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the appellant's claims were upheld.