Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Microsoft Restores Services to Nayara Energy After Legal Action
An oil company called Nayara Energy had its important computer services stopped by Microsoft.
Nayara sued Microsoft because they said this shouldn't have happened, and it was because of the rules from Europe.
Microsoft then restarted the services.
Nayara wanted to make sure they could still provide services.
Nayara is partly owned by a Russian company.
Microsoft restored services to Nayara Energy following legal action.
Nayara Energy accused Microsoft of abruptly suspending critical services.
The suspension was attributed to Microsoft's interpretation of EU sanctions.
Nayara sought an interim injunction and resumption of services.
Rosneft holds a 49.13% stake in Nayara Energy.
- Who
- Nayara Energy and Microsoft
- What
- Microsoft restored services to Nayara Energy.
- When
- Services were restored on July 30, 2025, after legal action.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Nayara Energy initiated legal action due to the abrupt suspension of critical services.
Nayara Energy's Perspective
Microsoft's Perspective
Contract Breach vs. Compliance
Nayara Energy's Perspective
Microsoft's unilateral suspension of services breached contract.
Microsoft's Perspective
Microsoft's actions were due to an interpretation of EU sanctions.
- Company
- Nayara Energy
- Service Provider
- Microsoft
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Issue
- Service Suspension
- Ownership
- Rosneft (49.13%)
Sources
Nayara Energy withdraws lawsuit against Microsoft after restoration of services
Mint Explainer | When big tech pulls the plug: What Nayara’s service disruption reveals
Nayara Energy takes Microsoft to Delhi HC over EU sanctions-linked service suspension
Ahead of HC hearing, Microsoft restores services to Nayara
Facing legal action, Microsoft restores services to Nayara Energy
‘We are committed to support customers in India,’ says Microsoft after restoring services to Russia-linked Nayara Energy after brief block
Microsoft restores services to Nayara, lawsuit disposed of
Microsoft resumes services to Nayara Energy after EU sanctions, but sources say the refiner may switch to Rediff
