88 : 2026 INSC 678 State of Haryana & Ors. v. M/s Jai Durgaa Finvest P. Ltd. (Civil Appeal No(s). 3145-3146 of 2012) 13 July 2026 [Surya Kant, CJI and V. Mohana,* J.] Issue for Consideration Whether the amount of security deposit given by the Respondent- contractor will carry interest Rules, 1964 – An auction notice was given for the extraction of Yamuna sand from Bega Murthal Sand Zone – Respondent firm was the highest bidder – The bid was accepted by the Appellant – On 30.11.1998, a contract was executed between the parties in terms of the Form-L
Issue for Consideration Whether the consumer complaint filed by the appellant could have been referred to arbitration without adjudication on merits; whether the National Commission was justified in dismissing the revision petition on the ground that the appellant was not a Act, 1986 – s.12(4), 3 – Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Existence of an arbitration clause does not automatically oust the jurisdiction of consumer forum – Appellant filed Consumer Complaint against respondent- Society, alleging deficiency in service on