High Court Restores Arbitration Award in Favor of Starlog Subsidiary
Starlog Enterprises Limited announced a material development regarding a legal dispute involving its material subsidiary, Starlift Services Private Limited. The Division Bench of the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta has set aside a previous order, thereby restoring an arbitration award favoring Starlift.The dispute originated with an arbitration award dated April 18, 2011. This initial award, passed by a Sole Arbitrator, granted Starlift Services Private Limited a principal amount of approximately ₹9.02 crore (along with interest). The award was passed in favor of Starlift, rejecting counter-claims made by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (KPT).
The matter subsequently underwent multiple judicial reviews. KPT challenged the original award by filing a case under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Following this challenge, the learned Single Judge of the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta (Non-Commercial Division) issued an order on December 24, 2020, which set aside the original arbitration award.
Starlift then challenged the December 24, 2020, order by appealing before the Division Bench of the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta. The Division Bench delivered its order on April 9, 2026, in APO No. 48 of 2021. The court found that the order passed by the Single Bench was without jurisdiction and nullity. Consequently, the Division Bench set aside the order dated December 24, 2020, thereby restoring the original Arbitration Award in favor of Starlift.
Starlog Enterprises Limited stated that the company continues to evaluate the matter and will take appropriate steps in accordance with law. The company noted that no immediate financial implication is expected from the ruling.
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Summary of Key Developments
| Event | Date | Key Action/Ruling | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Arbitration Award | April 18, 2011 | Award granted approximately ₹9.02 crore (plus interest) to Starlift Services Private Limited. | Favored Starlift, rejected KPT counter-claims. |
| First Judicial Set Aside | December 24, 2020 | Single Judge (Non-Commercial Division) set aside the Arbitration Award. | Reversed the original favorable award. |
| Division Bench Ruling | April 9, 2026 | Division Bench declared the Single Bench order without jurisdiction and nullity. | Set aside the December 24, 2020, order, restoring the Arbitration Award to Starlift. |
Stock Price Movement
Starlog Enterprises Ltd shares settled at ₹39.89 today, marking a 2.13% dip by the close on Wednesday. Throughout the session, the stock showed volatility, trading within a range set between ₹39.30 and ₹40.90.Source:
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