M/S NATIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's modification of the Trial Court's decree in a civil suit concerning unpaid amounts for construction work under a government contract. The Court found that the appellant was entitled to certain claims but not all, specifically affirming the High Court's decision to reduce the total amount awarded. The judgment clarified the legal principles regarding claims for extra work and the necessity of substantiating such claims with adequate evidence, ultimately affirming the modified decree of the High Court.