Aggrieved party is entitled to receive compensation from party who has broken contract

A.S. Motors Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court held that an aggrieved party is entitled to receive compensation from the party who has broken the contract whether or not actual damage or loss is proved to have been caused by the breach. Facts- National Highway Authority of India Ltd. (NHAI for short) invited tenders for award of a contract for collection of fee for the use of National Highways from Km. 61.00 to Km.103 on Morena-Gwalior Section of National Highway No.3. Appellant too among others made an offer which was accepted by the NHAI asking the ...