2000 INSC 1157
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Birla Jute Manufacturing Co.

Vs.
State of M.P.

C.A.No.6975 of 1994

                                         (V.N.Khare and S.N.Variava JJ.)

02.11.2000

ORDER

The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced

Appellant taking supply of raw water from State. Dispute is related to rate of water charges which
appellant was liable to pay. Appellant entered into agreement with State and gave undertaking to
pay specified rate. Appealed before Supreme Court contending that undertaking was given under
duress and therefore it was not undertaking in eyes of law. Supreme Court dismissed appeal as there
was no material to come to conclusion that undertaking given by appellant was under duress.