Supreme Court of India · 2020-09-22
State Of Kerala And Anr. Etc. Etc. vs M/S Rds Project Limited And Ors. Etc. ...
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2020 SC 841
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of Kerala And Anr. Etc. Etc.
- Respondent
- M/S Rds Project Limited And Ors. Etc. ...
- Author
- R.F. Nariman
- Bench
- Indira Banerjee, Navin Sinha, Rohinton Fali Nariman
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the liability of the State of Kerala regarding the Palarivattom Flyover project, which was found to be in a distressed condition shortly after its inauguration. The court examined the responsibilities of the contractors and the state in ensuring the structural integrity of public infrastructure. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the need for accountability in public works and the implications of negligence in construction contracts.