The London court had asked Tata to pay $1.17 billion to the Japanese major as compensation. Tata Sons said in the petition that it had the intent of paying the money but was acting according to Indian laws to resolve the dispute. Hence, the request by NTT DoCoMo to enforce the LCIA award should be dismissed, Tata argued. Responding to Tata Sons' stand in the Delhi court, NTT DoCoMo said: "The fact that Tata has raised objections to the enforcement of the London Court of Arbitration award directly contradicts its statements of intent to meet its payment obligations. The award by the LCIA is internationally recognised, including in India, and there is no reason to delay."