Petitioner: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, represented by counsel Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee (A.S.G.), Mr. Salvador Santosh Rebello (AOR), Mr. Prashant Rawat, Adv., Mr. Abhishek Singh, Adv., Ms. Moulishree Pathak, Adv.
Respondent: M/S BTFPL‑BLA, represented by Sr. Adv. Mr. Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Ms. Sadapurna Mukharjee, Adv., Mr. Mrigank Prabhakar, AOR
Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar
Petitioners object only to Claim No. 3 of the arbitral tribunal’s award; no objections are raised against any other claims before the Arbitral Tribunal.
The petition seeks clarification on whether the petitioner must clear outstanding dues on the other claims pending the outcome of this Special Leave Petition.
Findings & Observations
The Court notes that the objection is limited to Claim No. 3 and that the petitioner has not contested the remaining claims.
The Court emphasizes that the pending dues on the other claims must be cleared, but such clearance will not prevent the petitioner from making further submissions on those issues.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court directs the petitioner to clear any outstanding dues on the other claims, subject to the final outcome of the Special Leave Petition.
No monetary penalty is imposed; the direction is procedural to ensure dues are settled.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
The petitioner must settle the dues related to the other claims before the arbitral tribunal, if not already done.
The petitioner remains free to continue submissions on the disputed issues despite the dues clearance requirement.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The hearing on the objection to Claim No. 3 is postponed to the last week of July 2026.
The petitioner is required to clear outstanding dues on the other claims, with the clarification that such clearance will not debar further submissions.
The order is digitally signed by Deputy Registrar Gulshan Kumar Arora; the signature is noted as not verified.
