Arbitration Award Against Span Divergent Ltd: Company Faces Claimed Loss of INR 24,55,614
Span Divergent Limited has received an adverse arbitration award amounting to INR 24,55,614, along with simple interest at 12% per annum, as awarded by The Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre. The judgment was issued on July 02, 2026.The arbitral award relates to a dispute arising from an employment agreement involving the Claimant, Pareshkumar Prabhudas Patel, and the Respondents, M/s Span Divergent Limited, M/s Aranya Agri Biotech LLP, and Viral Pradipkumar Desai.
As per the details provided by the Arbitration Centre, the award was passed against the company. The interest calculation covers the period from August 09, 2019, until July 02, 2026.
The Company has received legal advice regarding the adverse finding and is currently considering appropriate legal remedies available under applicable laws concerning the award. Span Divergent Limited stated that the arbitral award is subject to further legal recourse and may not have attained finality.
The impact of the award on the company’s operations and finances is anticipated to be adverse, equivalent to the awarded amount plus applicable interest. The Company confirmed it plans to challenge the award before the competent court or forum.
Key details regarding the arbitration process are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Awarding Authority | The Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre, Sola, Ahmedabad |
| Date of Award Receipt | July 02, 2026 |
| Claimant | Pareshkumar Prabhudas Patel |
| Respondents | M/s Span Divergent Limited, M/s Aranya Agri Biotech LLP, Viral Pradipkumar Desai |
| Award Amount | INR 24,55,614/- (plus simple interest @ 12% p.a.) |
| Nature of Dispute | Employment agreement with the Claimant |
The management of Span Divergent Limited indicated that it is taking necessary steps to address the award and has strengthened its internal compliance mechanisms moving forward.
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