Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Arbitration No. 27/2026 filed by Srinivas Reddy Gaddam against Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited.
  • Related IA No. 177026/2026 (deleting names) and IA No. 138773/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of impugned judgment) are referenced.
  • Hearing held on 25 September 2026 before a bench comprising Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Sahil Tagotra (AOR), Ms. Shreya Kasera (AOR), Adv. Ms. Nishitha B., Adv. Mr. Abhishek Pandey, Adv.
  • Counsel for respondent: Mr. Shilp Vinod (AOR), Mr. Nawaz Sherif (AOR), Adv. Mr. Gokulakrisnan, Adv. (respondent counsel absent).

Order

1. Respondent counsel’s absence noted; respondent is granted two weeks to file a counter‑affidavit, if any.

2. No further opportunity shall be granted to the respondent.

3. The matter is posted for further hearing on 02.11.2026.

Final Outcome

  • Respondent must submit any counter‑affidavit within the two‑week period; otherwise, the petition proceeds without a response. The next hearing is fixed for 2 November 2026, and no additional extensions will be permitted.

Topics: Arbitration, Supreme Court Order