Supreme Court of India · 2020-12-17
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty ... vs Mmtc Ltd.
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2020 SC 908
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty ...
- Respondent
- Mmtc Ltd.
- Author
- R.F. Nariman
- Bench
- K.M. Joseph, Rohinton Fali Nariman
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the contractual obligations under the Long Term Agreement (LTA) between Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty. Ltd. and MMTC Ltd., focusing on the interpretation of delivery periods and quality specifications. The Court held that the seller must adhere to the specified quality and quantity of coal as outlined in Clause 1 of the LTA, emphasizing the binding nature of contractual terms. The appeal was decided in favor of the respondent, affirming the enforceability of the contract's provisions.