In Brief
The Center of Indian Trade Unions challenged the Dabhol Power Project Agreement executed by Maharashtra State Electricity Board with Dabhol Power Corporation, alleging serious illegalities and governance failures. A fact-finding committee confirmed significant infirmities against public interest but split on whether a judicial inquiry should proceed. The Supreme Court declined to continue a judicial commission of inquiry, holding that after 25+ years, with key parties unavailable and no useful purpose to serve, continued inquiry would be impractical despite the gravity of allegations. The petition was closed in light of these peculiar circumstances."
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