Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi (Chief Justice)

Order Date: 12 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Applicant: Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a government company, represented by General Manager (Law) Jhon Tapan Kongari and counsel Mr. Rahul Anand.
  • Respondent: Super Smelters Limited, registered office Kolkata.
  • The applicant filed Arbitration Application No. 27 of 2026 seeking arbitration for a dispute involving an amount exceeding Rs 2 crore.
  • Counsel for the applicant moved to withdraw the application, stating that the necessary documents establishing an arbitration clause for disputes over Rs 2 crore had not been filed.
  • The application was filed on 12 June 2026; the court considered the withdrawal request on the same day.

Final Outcome

  • The court granted leave to withdraw the arbitration application with liberty to file a fresh application.
  • The application was disposed of as withdrawn; no costs were awarded against either party.

Topics: Arbitration, Corporate Litigation