Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 27135/2026 filed by Ashutosh Sharma against Indore Sahkari Dugd Sangh & Anr, arising from the High Court of Gujarat judgment and order dated 02‑07‑2026 in FA No. 4935/2023.
  • Petitioner's senior counsel Gaurav Agrawal argued that if the Court does not interfere with the impugned order on merits, a fresh arbitrator should be appointed to ensure justice.
  • Respondent's counsel Malak Manish Bhatt, appearing on caveat, requested a short accommodation to take instructions and suggested that any amount withdrawn by the petitioner be returned to an escrow account under the new arbitrator's control.
  • The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli; counsel for petitioner included senior counsel Gaurav Agrawal and others; counsel for respondent included Malak Manish Bhatt and Shreyansh Chopra.

Final Outcome

  • The Court listed the matter for further hearing on 19 August 2026.
  • The Court noted the respondent's proposal to place the withdrawn amount in escrow with a fresh arbitrator, pending instructions.

Topics: Arbitration, Court Proceedings, Legal Remedy