Supreme Court Gives Zydus 2‑Week Filing Extension

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 07-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Arbitration No. 49/2026 filed by INDIES PHARMA JAMAICA LIMITED against ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED (formerly CADILLA HEALTHCARE LIMITED).
• Heard on 07‑09‑2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Shouryabrata Mandal (AOR), Ms. Purnima Singh Kamble (AOR), Adv. Vijayakumar Reddy, Adv. Surya Teja Peri, Adv. Pulkit Jain.
• Counsel for respondent: Mr. Ankit Anandraj Shah (AOR), Mr. Ankit Kumar Tiwari (AOR).

Final Outcome

• The Court granted the respondent two weeks to file its Vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.
• The matter was listed for further hearing on 12‑10‑2026.
• Registrars noted: Nitin Talreja (ASTT. Registrar) and Preethi Dileep Kumar (Dy. Registrar).

Topics: Arbitration, Pharmaceutical Litigation