Hardesh Ores Pvt. Ltd. vs Hede And Company [Alongwith Civil ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the dismissal of suits filed by Hardesh Ores Pvt. Ltd. and Sociedade de Fomento Industrial Pvt. Ltd. under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, ruling that the suits were barred by limitation. The Court emphasized that the agreements in question, executed on 23.10.1996, had specific renewal and termination clauses, and the claims made were not within the permissible time frame. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, reinforcing the principle that limitation is a crucial aspect of civil litigation.