THDC INDIA LTD. vs VOITH HYDRO GMBH CO.

The Supreme Court intervened in a prolonged legal dispute between Voith GMBH and Alstom regarding the Tehri Pump Storage Plant project, emphasizing the importance of national interest over contractual disputes. The Court noted that despite previous observations, the project had not progressed due to ongoing litigation, which was detrimental to the nation's electricity generation needs. The Court held that the interim order of the High Court was to be set aside to expedite the tender process and facilitate the project's completion.