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february 2004

Supreme Court of India · 2004-02-27

NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LTD. vs GERALD METALS SA

Citation / case number
SC 2004/2994
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LTD.
Respondent
GERALD METALS SA
Author
SANTOSH HEGDE
Bench
N SANTOSH HEGDE & B P SINGH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute arising from an arbitration agreement, specifically under Clause 26, and the application of Section 9(d) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court upheld the interim order allowing the respondent to lift alumina while requiring a bank guarantee to protect the appellant's interests, emphasizing the balance of convenience and equity. The Court modified the High Court's order to ensure both parties' interests are safeguarded pending arbitration.

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