Supreme Court Reappoints Arbitrator in EONSOFTECH Case

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner SEKA DOBRIC & ORS. versus Respondent SA EONSOFTECH PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
• Origin: Miscellaneous Application No.2421/2026 arising from the judgment and order dated 21‑03‑2025 in Arbitration Petition No.25/2023.
• Prior arbitrator: Justice Prabha Sridevan was appointed as sole arbitrator on 21‑03‑2025; she recused herself via email dated 02‑04‑2025, stating she has not taken any arbitration matters since 2023.
• The Court considered the recusal and the need to ensure continuation of the arbitration proceedings.

Final Outcome

• The order dated 21‑03‑2025 was modified to the limited extent that Justice B. Rajendran, former Judge of Madras High Court, is appointed as the sole arbitrator in place of Justice Prabha Sridevan.
• IA No.147180/2026 and the Miscellaneous Application, along with any other pending applications, were disposed of.

Topics: Arbitration, Judicial Appointment, Supreme Court Order