SC slams DMRC over non-payment of Rs 4,500 crore to Reliance Infra

There are public speeches on making India an international arbitration hub but the court's order not enforced, says bench

The Supreme Court on Monday warned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) would be in contempt if it doesn’t completely pay the Rs 7,200 crore awarded in arbitration to an arm of Reliance Infrastructure.

Reliance Infra moved the Supreme Court on December 2 against DMRC, seeking payment of Rs 4,500 crore of dues from the total arbitral award to Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL). The court issued a notice to DMRC and sought a reply by December 12.

Justice B R Gavai on Monday told Attorney General R Venkataramani, who represented DMRC, there are public speeches on making