Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 20-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/S Shyam Filling Station & Anr; Respondents: M/S Reliance Industries Ltd & Anr.
- Origin: Special Leave to Appeal (C)Nos.29167‑29168/2026 against High Court of Orissa judgments (CMP No.1279/2026 & CMP No.1070/2026) dated 13‑08‑2026.
- Underlying dispute: Arbitration award dated 20‑03‑2018; petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 pending for eight years, dismissed twice for default; execution proceedings to release amount with accrued interest deposited with Registrar, Civil Court, Cuttack.
Observations & Directions
- Court recommends amicable resolution through mediation.
- Former Justice R. Banumathi, Former Judge of this Court, appointed as mediator.
- Fees and allowances for mediator to be discussed with mediator.
- Parties instructed to contact the mediator and proceed.
- Status quo to be maintained pending further proceedings.
- Matter listed for hearing on 06‑Nov‑2026.
Final Outcome
- Mandatory mediation directed; parties to engage mediator and discuss fees; status quo upheld; next hearing scheduled for 06‑Nov‑2026.
Topics: Arbitration, Mediation, Supreme Court Order