Authority: Registrar Court, Supreme Court of India (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)
Order Date: 15-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Arbitration No. 61/2024 filed by M/S SPG GLOBAL COMMODITIES LIMITED against M/S NEXT WEST AFRICA SARL, with related arbitration petitions No. 58/2024 and No. 59/2024 seeking exemption from filing original vakalatnama.
- Hearing conducted on 15 September 2026; petitioner represented by Mr. Wajeeh Shafiq, Ms. Shagufta Ansari, Adv. Rahul Yadav, Adv. Umang Raj; respondent counsel not listed.
- Ministry of Law and Justice issued a letter dated 19 August 2026 indicating that the service notice to Côte d'Ivoire was returned by the postal department with the remark “No Service” and that service to the High Commission of Côte d'Ivoire had been suspended.
- The Registrar noted the above and directed the petitioner’s counsel to take appropriate steps concerning the sole respondent within two weeks.
Final Outcome
- If the petitioner files an appropriate application within the two‑week period, the matter will be listed before a Hon’ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.
- If no such application is filed, the matter will be listed again for hearing on 16 October 2026.
- A copy of this record of proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.
Topics: Arbitration, Service Notice, International Litigation