Supreme Court Dismisses OTIS Appeal, Orders NCDRC Execution

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 29-07-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – M/s OTIS Elevator Co. (India) Ltd; Respondents – Rashmi Handa & Ors.
• Appeals: Civil Appeal No. 4081/2014 (OTIS vs. NCDRC order dated 21‑Jan‑2014) and Civil Appeal No. 1602/2020 (against order dated 02‑May‑2019).
• Background: NCDRC had apportioned liability in a dispute on 21‑Jan‑2014; later declined execution. OTIS sought relief through Supreme Court.
• Court Observations: The bench (Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe) found no infirmity in the NCDRC’s 21‑Jan‑2014 liability apportionment.

Final Outcome

• Civil Appeal No. 4081/2014 dismissed; NCDRC order remains effective.
• Civil Appeal No. 1602/2020 allowed; NCDRC directed to proceed with its execution petition per law.
• All pending interlocutory applications disposed.

Topics: Judicial Decision, Liability Apportionment