Ntpc Ltd vs Bhasin Construction P.Ltd

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court in FAO (OS) Nos. 116 and 118 of 1995, which set aside the Single Judge's order and directed the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to pay Bhasin Construction Pvt. Ltd. a sum of Rs.95,394.10 with interest at 9% per annum from the date of the award. The Court clarified that the awards dated 15.05.1986 and 07.05.1986 were modified to reflect the correct minimum wages applicable under the governing laws of Madhya Pradesh. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory minimum wage requirements in contractual agreements.