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A bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said that “it is not an issue to hear the case, but to write the judgment,” noting that his retirement is scheduled for November 23, 2025.
In this case, Seychelles-based company Seclink Technologies Corporation has challenged the Maharashtra government’s decision to award the contract for a huge slum redevelopment project to the Adani Group.
During the hearing, Adani’s counsel argued that Seclink was pursuing damages through arbitration proceedings under the India-Seychelles Bilateral Investment Treaty, as well as contesting the tender award before the Supreme Court. “How can Seclink claim damages and at the same time challenge the tender process?” Adani’s lawyer argued.
However, Secklink said that its arbitration claim for damages against India was independent of its legal challenge to the award of the project.
The company reiterated that its bid of ₹7,200 crore was higher than Adani’s bid, yet this was rejected by the Maharashtra government.
The court will now hear this case in the first week of December.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of India’s largest urban renewal initiatives, aims to transform Mumbai’s vast slum cluster into a modern integrated township.
The project was initially awarded to Seclink in 2019, but the tender was later canceled and re-issued, with Adani Group emerging as the highest bidder in 2022.
Seclink challenged the re-tendering process alleging irregularities and violation of due process.