Counsel for Respondents: Senior Advocate Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Subhash Jadhav, Janay Jain, and a team of senior counsels including Mukul Rohatgi, Siddharth Dharmadhikari, Devanshi Singh, Samrat Krishnarao Shinde, Pratyush Kalro, Dama Seshadri Naidu, Ninad Dogra.
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
Issues / Allegations / Violations
The order does not detail the substantive issues; it pertains to the dispute arising from the Bombay High Court judgment that the petitioners are seeking to appeal.
No specific allegations or statutory violations are enumerated in the excerpt.
Findings & Observations
The Court observed that the parties should attempt mediation to resolve the dispute amicably.
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, former Judge of the Supreme Court, is appointed as the Mediator.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court directs that the fees of the Mediator and related modalities shall be worked out in consultation with the parties.
Parties are instructed to get in touch with the Mediator at the earliest.
The Registry is directed to inform the Mediator about this order promptly.
The matter is listed for further hearing on 28-07-2026 on the top of the Board.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Both parties must engage with the appointed Mediator and agree on fee structures.
Compliance with the Court’s directive to contact the Mediator and attend the scheduled hearing is mandatory.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The Supreme Court’s order mandates mediation as the preferred mode of dispute resolution for this case.
Enforcement includes the appointment of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia as Mediator, fee determination, and a subsequent hearing date of 28 July 2026.
No further judicial orders are recorded in this excerpt.
