Microsoft Corp has restored all services, including email access, to Russian oil giant Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, following which a lawsuit brought against the move has been disposed of in favour of the refiner. Both Nayara and Microsoft confirmed restoration of services.
Microsoft restored services just before the Delhi High Court was to hear Nayara’s petition against the “unilateral” suspension of services. “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,” the company said in a statement.
The oil refiner was using paid services from Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd. These were abruptly and unilaterally discontinued by Microsoft on Monday. In response, Nayara moved the Delhi High Court, which on July 28 issued notice on the petition. Subsequently, and prior to the hearing, Microsoft restored full access to email, Microsoft Teams and other services for Nayara on Wednesday morning.
When the matter was taken up, 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. "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," the statement said.
Microsoft on Monday suspended its services to Nayara Energy after the European Union included the company in a new round of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.
A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed restoration of Nayara services. "Microsoft is committed to supporting all its customers in India and worldwide, and has restored services for Nayara Energy. We are engaged in ongoing discussions with the European Union towards service continuity for the organization," the spokesperson said.
Nayara Energy, which had called the action by Microsoft unilateral, said it "is an Indian company, committed to fuelling the nation'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," it said.
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