Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. and Ors. V. M/S GSCO (Gurmeet Singh and Company) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

In a civil appeal, Supreme Court held that Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act petition was maintainable before District Judge, Sundargarh; Cuttack was merely arbitral venue, not seat, absent express designation. Section 42 did not confer exclusive Cuttack jurisdiction; limitation finding was erroneous. Appeal allowed; petition restored. Date of Judgement—23.09.2026.