LatestLegal Updates 30 October 2026
Supreme Court Picks Ex‑Judge Ranjana Desai as Mediator in Reliance‑ONGC Gas Row
The Supreme Court of India has appointed former judge Ranjana Desai to serve as a neutral mediator in the ongoing gas supply dispute between Reliance Industries and state‑run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. The court’s order aims to facilitate a swift settlement and avoid prolonged litigation, signaling judicial support for alternative dispute resolution in high‑stakes corporate conflicts.
The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Ranjana Desai as mediator to resolve the gas supply standoff between Reliance Industries and state‑run ONGC.
- Desai will act as a neutral third‑party to facilitate talks.
- The move is intended to speed up a settlement and curb lengthy court battles.
- The appointment underscores the court’s push for mediation in major corporate disputes.
Read the full report on Economic Times.
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