<h1>French Consultancy Firm Alleges Corruption by Mumbai Officials; Court Quashes Contract Termination, Orders Reconsideration</h1> A French consultancy firm has accused officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) of corruption, alleging undue favors, delayed payments, and pressure to inflate contractor orders. The Bombay High Court quashed MMRDA's termination of the firm's Indian arm's contract, citing arbitrary actions. The French Embassy intervened, urging a resolution, while a political leader demanded an inquiry. The firm, involved in multiple metro projects, faced payment suspensions and alleged harassment since August 2023. The court criticized MMRDA's lack of justification for the contract termination and instructed a reconsideration after hearing the firm.