Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 21-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (offices in Chennai and Mumbai) filed an application to set aside the Court’s order dated 04-08-2026 in CMP No.16277 of 2026 (Arbitration Appeal SR No.85024 of 2026) against respondent K and R Rail Engineering Limited, represented by its Director (address Hyderabad).
- The earlier order had dealt with condoning a five‑day delay in filing the arbitration appeal and related procedural matters.
- The petitioner, through counsel Ms. Srimathi V., submitted an affidavit supporting the prayer to set aside that order.
Final Outcome
- By a common order dated 21-08-2026, the Court allowed CMP No.21403 of 2026 and set aside the order dated 04-08-2026.
- The arbitration appeal (CMP No.16277 of 2026) is restored, subject to immediate payment of the required batta on the same day (21-08-2026).
- A fresh notice to the respondent is to be issued, returnable within four weeks; a private notice is also permitted.
- The respondent must file the list after four weeks, and an acknowledgment of service (AoS) is to be filed in the interim.
Topics: Arbitration, Court Order