LatestLegal Updates 30 October 2026
Supreme Court Names Ranjana Desai Mediator in Reliance Gas Dispute
Supreme Court appointed ex‑judge Ranjana Desai as mediator to settle the $1.73 billion Reliance‑ONGC gas dispute after a High Court overturned a 2018 arbitration award. It also held the Rule 96(10) omission applies to all pending cases, and a consumer forum ordered Ola Electric to replace a faulty scooter or refund the buyer with interest.
The Supreme Court has named former judge Ranjana Desai as the mediator for the $1.73 billion Reliance‑ONGC gas dispute, aiming to bridge the gap after the Delhi High Court set aside a 2018 arbitration award.
- Rule 96(10) clarification: The Court ruled that the omission of this rule now applies to all pending proceedings, affecting ongoing cases nationwide. (source)
- Consumer court on Ola scooter: A consumer forum ordered Ola Electric to replace a faulty scooter or refund the buyer with interest, reinforcing consumer rights. (source)
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