GUWAHATI, India, Jan. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Dec. 11:

1. 1. Heard learned counsel Ms. A. Gayan for the appellants and learned counsel Mr. S. Sahu for the respondent.

2. The appellants in this case are the Union of India represented by the Commander Works Engineer (AF) Borjhar and Garrision Engineer (Air Force) Tezpur whereas, the respondent is Smt. Krishna Devi @Sabitri Devi, representing M/S SR Engineering Construction.

3. It is submitted on behalf of the appellants that the respondent's father, Sukhram Dhiman (since deceased), a proprietor of a concern namely, S.R. Engineering Construction entered into a contract with the appellants for construction of the permanent armament section under Garrison Engi...