Sharma Publications Wins Supreme Court Stay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 1344/2026 filed by M/s Sharma Publications Pvt. Ltd (petitioner) against State of Chhattisgarh & others (respondents).
• The petition sought exemption from filing O.T. IA No. 136841/2026 and a stay application.
• The matter was heard by a partial bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Arun Palli on 17 June 2026.
• The underlying dispute also involves Arbitration Application No. 3838 of 2024 titled “M/s Sharma Publications Pvt. Ltd. versus State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.” pending before the District Court, Raipur.

Order

1. Counsel for the petitioner was heard.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, returnable by 29 July 2026.

3. A stay was imposed on further proceedings in Arbitration Application No. 3838 of 2024 pending before the District Court, Raipur.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court’s order stays the arbitration proceedings, effectively halting the case in the District Court until further notice, and mandates issuance of a notice with a return date of 29 July 2026.

Topics: Court Order, Arbitration Stay