Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24 September 2025

Case Overview

  • Petition filed under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 by M/S Sharma Publications Pvt. Ltd seeking transfer of Arbitration Application No.3838/2024, titled “M/S Sharma Publications Pvt. Ltd. Vs. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.” pending before the District Court, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to the High Court of Delhi.
  • Respondent State of Chhattisgarh & others, through counsel, raised no objection to the transfer.
  • The transferred case is to be tagged and heard together with O.M.P. (COMM) No.353/2025 titled “State of Chhattisgarh & Ors. Vs. M/S Sharma Publications Pvt. Ltd.” already pending before the High Court of Delhi.
  • The Court directed that records be sent promptly from the District Court to the High Court.
  • Parties may appear via video conference on all dates except those where personal presence is absolutely mandatory.

Final Outcome

  • The transfer petition is allowed; Arbitration Application No.3838/2024 is transferred to the High Court of Delhi and will be heard alongside O.M.P. (COMM) No.353/2025.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Topics: Arbitration Transfer, Court Order