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.