Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Original Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 24 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: CEC‑SAM INDIA (NC-02) JV (Petitioner) vs. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (Respondent).
- Petition: Arbitration Petition No.71/2026 filed in the Supreme Court; reference made to Arbitration Petition No.66/2026 dated 15 September 2026 and Petition No.67/2026.
- Background: The petitioner had deposited Rs 15,000 for each of the three arbitration petitions (Nos. 66, 67, 71) towards the appointment of an arbitrator.
- Court Composition: Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V. Mohana.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Samudra Sarangi, Ms. Riya Kalra, Mr. Vansh Dhall, Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah, AOR Ms. Rebecca Mishra.
- Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Tarun Johri, AOR Mr. Ankur Gupta, Mr. Vishwajeet Tyagi.
- Procedural Note: The order is digitally signed by Registrar Nitin Talreja on 29 September 2026 (signature not verified).
Final Outcome
- The petition is dismissed in accordance with the earlier order dated 15 September 2026.
- The Registry is directed to refund Rs 45,000 to the petitioner, calculated at Rs 15,000 per petition for Nos. 66, 67 and 71.
- The petitioner is granted liberty to approach the jurisdictional High Court for any further relief.
- Any pending applications, if any, are to be closed.
Topics: Arbitration, Court Order