Delhi High Court disposes Nayara Energy’s petition after Microsoft restores services

FILE PHOTO: A worker stands at a fuel station of Nayara Energy on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 16, 2022. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition in favour of Nayara Energy over its charge that Microsoft abruptly and unilaterally suspended critical data and IT services, the oil marketing company (OMC) said on Wednesday.

After Nayara dragged Microsoft to the court, the US-headquartered software and data services provider restored its services with effect from Wednesday morning.

“Nayara Energy confirms that all Microsoft services critical to its operations have been fully restored, with no disruption to business continuity and data integrity remaining fully intact. We acknowledge the prompt intervention of the Delhi High Court in facilitating the resolution of this matter. The petition was disposed of by the High Court in favour of Nayara Energy,” it said.

The Rosneft-backed firm, which owns and operates India’s second-largest single-site refinery with a capacity of 20 mtpa, said on Monday that it dragged the US-headquartered software and data services giant to the Delhi High Court claiming “breach of contract”.

Nayara Energy emphasised that it is an Indian company, which is committed to fuelling India’s growing energy needs.

“As a trusted partner in India’s energy journey, we remain focused on ensuring uninterrupted energy supply, advancing the country’s refining and retail capabilities, creating employment opportunities, and supporting India’s path toward energy self-sufficiency and economic growth,” the company in which Russian oil giant Rosneft holds 49.13 per cent stake, emphasised.

The dispute

Nayara Energy was availing paid services from Microsoft Corporation India, which were abruptly and unilaterally discontinued in a “breach of contract”.

In response, Nayara filed a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the Delhi High Court.

On July 28, the Delhi High Court issued a notice. Subsequently, and prior to the hearing, Microsoft restored the services on July 30 at 10 AM, Nayara Energy said.

“When the matter was taken up later that day, the Court recorded that the immediate grievance stood resolved, while expressly granting Nayara the liberty to approach the Court again if issues recur, and directed Microsoft to address any further concerns raised by Nayara. The petition was disposed of by the High Court in favour of Nayara Energy,” it added.

Published on July 30, 2025

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