Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 30-06-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 19956/2021 filed by Vipin S. Agarwal against M/s. Cholamandalam Investments and Finance Company Limited & another, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 13-09-2021 in OP No. 219/2021 of the Madras High Court.
- The respondent’s counter‑affidavit (paras 17‑18) states that an Arbitral Tribunal headed by Justice N. Kirubakaran on 12-12-2021 passed an award holding the claim maintainable and directing payment of Rs 3,59,94,767 to the first respondent, with appropriate interest and costs.
- The petitioner acknowledges having submitted to the jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and participated in the proceedings.
- The petitioner relies on an interim order of this Court dated 13-12-2021, which stayed the High Court’s order appointing the Arbitrator.
- It is contended that the arbitral award was rendered on 12-12-2021, i.e., before the stay order came into effect.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the petitioner’s counsel to obtain instructions and file an appropriate affidavit concerning the matter.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 07-08-2026.
Topics: Arbitration Award, Supreme Court Procedure