Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) filed Special Leave Petitions (C) No(s).33392‑33393/2026.
  • Respondent: Balaji Industrial Products Limited.
  • The petitions arose from an impugned final judgment and order dated 09‑07‑2026 in AO‑COM No.21/2026 with AP No.1097/2013, which had been passed by the High Court at Calcutta.
  • The High Court had affirmed an arbitral award under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
  • Senior Counsel Rupesh Kumar appeared for the petitioner; counsel for the respondent included Shailesh Madiyal and others.
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court, after reviewing the findings of the arbitral award and the High Court’s affirmation, exercised its jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India and decided not to interfere with the impugned order.
  • Consequently, the Special Leave Petitions were dismissed.
  • The Court ordered that any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Arbitration