In November 2025, in MMTC Ltd v. Anglo American Metallurgical Coal, which defect did the Supreme Court identify as a ground for objecting to enforcement at the execution stage?
Question and options
In November 2025, in MMTC Ltd v. Anglo American Metallurgical Coal, which defect did the Supreme Court identify as a ground for objecting to enforcement at the execution stage?
- Misreading of the contract’s terms
- A disputed assessment of a witness
- Inherent lack of jurisdiction
- Errors in calculating contractual damages
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Inherent lack of jurisdiction
On 3 November 2025 the Court held that execution-stage objections lie on narrow grounds such as inherent lack of jurisdiction. It upheld the dismissal of MMTC’s objections under Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
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