Prashanth Projects Ltd Through Authorised Representative Mr Ajay Kumar v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd

6-IA-6734-2025.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

Digitally signed by CHAITANYA ASHOK JADHAV Date:

2026.04.15 10:41:02 +0530 ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION CHAITANYA ASHOK JADHAV IN ITS COMMERCIAL DIVISION INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 6734 OF 2025 IN COMMERCIAL SUIT NO. 84 OF 2024 Prashanth Projects Ltd.

...Applicant In the matter between :

Prashanth Projects Ltd.

...Plaintiff

Versus

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

...Defendant Mr. T. Ashraf Siddiqui (Video-Conferencing) i/b Akshay Kapadia, for the Plaintiff.

Mr. Sunil Gangan a/w Mr. S. M. Seegarla i/b RMG Law Associates, for the Defendants.

CORAM

: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : APRIL 9, 2026 ORDER :

1.

Considering the stage at which the pre-trial amendment was sought and for the reasons set out in the Application, the amendments are allowed. The objection on behalf of the Learned Advocate for the Respondent in the Interim Application is taken note of, but having regard to the stage at which the proceedings are, it would warrant April 9, 2026 Chaitanya

6-IA-6734-2025.doc permitting such amendment, keeping all contentions, including on limitation, open.

2.

The captioned Interim Application is finally disposed of. 3.

The amended Plaint shall be served within a period of four weeks from today. The Written Statement shall be filed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the amended Plaint. 4.

List the Suit on July 7, 2026.

5.

All actions required to be taken pursuant to this order shall be taken upon receipt of a downloaded copy as available on this Court's website.

[ SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.] April 9, 2026 Chaitanya