The Chief Engineer, Water Resources ... vs Rattan India Power Ltd. Through ...

The Supreme Court considered whether a party to a contract can question the consideration amount after signing. It held that the respondent was estopped from doing so because the appellant had consistently sought and agreed upon a specific consideration amount for water diversion, which was also reflected in the contract. The court emphasized the importance of contractual estoppel and prior judicial proceedings affirming the agreed consideration. The dispute over irrigation restoration charges was thus barred by estoppel and previous litigation.