Supreme Court Directs Mediation: Goel vs Eightfold

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh

Order Date: 30 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Transfer Petition No.1017/2026 filed by Deepika Goel (petitioner) against Eightfold AI India Pvt. Ltd. (respondent).
• The petition was listed for hearing on 30 July 2026 before the above‑named bench.
• Both parties expressed willingness to resolve the dispute through settlement and requested mediation.
• The Court referred the matter to the Supreme Court Mediation Center and appointed a mediator.

Final Outcome

• Parties are directed to appear before the appointed mediator on 10 August 2026, initially via virtual mode.
• Subsequent appearances may be physical or virtual as directed by the mediator.
• The matter will be listed again after six weeks, together with the mediator’s report, for further judicial consideration.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Mediation