Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 04-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (petitioner) vs Parsakente Collieries Limited (respondent).
  • SLP No. 25773/2026 filed challenging a Rajasthan High Court order dated 03-07-2026 in SB ARBAP No.125/2025 that appointed Justice Arun Mishra as sole arbitrator.
  • Petition argued that the ground for changing the arbitrator was not legally sustainable.
  • Court heard senior counsel Mr. Shyam Divan for the petitioner and Mr. Gaurab Banerjee for the respondent (on caveat).
  • While the court did not find the ground for change legally sustainable, the parties mutually agreed to appoint Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, former Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, as the sole arbitrator, thereby modifying the impugned judgment.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petition is disposed of.
  • Any pending applications, if any, will be dealt with as directed.
  • Order signed by the Registrar‑cum‑PS and Deputy Registrar.

Topics: Arbitration, Energy Sector Dispute