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SUMMARY OF FACTS

Amort Intelligence Pvt Ltd ("Amort"), an Indian financial services firm, initially thrived but
faced challenges due to heightened competition and the 2008 financial crisis. To rebound, it
shifted its focus to wealth and asset management for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).
Notably, Radha Subramaniam, an entrepreneur behind Mercury Fintech Solutions Private
Limited (Mercury), became one of Amort's prominent clients, benefiting from their expert
wealth management.

In 2015, English investor Jaydip Menshaw invested EUR 12 million in Mercury, acquiring a
10% stake. As Mercury expanded rapidly, it caught the attention of FM, a fintech giant.
Surprisingly, FM acquired Mercury in 2020 for a staggering EUR 1.2 billion, raising
suspicions about the transaction's true nature.

An investigation into FM's financial records unveiled a significant EUR 5 billion discrepancy,
leading to a sharp decline in FM's stock value. Intriguingly, it was discovered that Radha,
Ayan, and others held shares in FM, creating uncertainty about their involvement in these
affairs.

Jaydip, realizing that he had sold his Mercury shares at an undervalued price, took legal
action by filing a case with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). His claim alleged
oppression and mismanagement, with the objective of invalidating the share sale agreements
(SSA 2 and SSA 3) or seeking damages for his losses.

In response, RSPL initiated arbitration proceedings and sought an interim injunction to halt
Jaydip's NCLT case. RSPL argued that claims involving fraud were subject to arbitration.

Jaydip countered RSPL's argument by asserting that the NCLT had exclusive jurisdiction over
oppression and mismanagement cases. Additionally, he requested the inclusion of Radha,
Meera, Ayan, Amort, AIMPL, and FM in the arbitration process, invoking the group
companies' doctrine.

The key points of this complex legal scenario revolve around financial irregularities,
questionable transactions, and disputes regarding jurisdiction and arbitration. Jaydip believes
he was misled into selling his shares at a lower value, while RSPL and other involved parties
seek to navigate these disputes through arbitration and NCLT proceedings. The role of Radha,
Ayan, and FM in these events remains a central point of inquiry.

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