Don’t hear matters concerning infrastructure projects, SC to lower courts

The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned the courts below against interfering in the commercial matters related to development of infrastructure projects, saying they do not have expertise to examine the present-day economic activities of the State. Also, such interference by courts could lead to additional costs on the state and even go against public interest, the apex court observed.

A Bench comprising justice Hemant Gupta and V Ramasubramanian said that construction of roads is an essential part of development of infrastructure in any State and the courts must realize their limitations and the havoc which needless interference in commercial matters could cause. In contracts involving technical issues, the courts should be even more reluctant, it said, while citing various SC rulings in this regard. Besides, the termination of contract would cause additional financial burden on the State and also deprive people of the amenity for a longer period, the top court said.