IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CIVIL APPEAL NO(S). 11170 OF 2011
FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA Appellant(s)
VERSUS
M/S BHUPINDER SINGH JUGAL KISHORE & ORS. Respondent(s)
O R D E R
1. Heard Mr. Purushottam Sharma Tripathi, learned counsel for the
appellant.
2. Having considered the matter in detail, we are of the opinion
that the High Court is justified in confining the recovery to Rs.
80,406/- which is in fact deposited with the appellant as security
deposit. We are of the opinion that claim for amounts over and
above the security deposit are impermissible as per the Indian
Contract Act, 1872 and the precedents of this Court.
3. In this view of the matter, the Civil Appeal is dismissed.
4. No order as to costs.
…………………………………………………………………………J. [PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA]
…………………………………………………………………………J. [ALOK ARADHE]
NEW DELHI; FEBRUARY 26, 2026
ITEM NO.103 COURT NO.6 SECTION IV
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Civil Appeal No(s). 11170/2011
FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA Appellant(s)
VERSUS
M/S BHUPINDER SINGH JUGAL KISHORE & ORS. Respondent(s)
Date : 26-02-2026 ...