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Karnataka High Court Freezes Byju Raveendran’s Listed Assets in QIA Award Enforcement Case

The interim order safeguards properties pending the court’s decision on QIA’s bid to recognize a $235 million Singapore award as an Indian decree.

Overview

  • Justice R. Nataraj granted an interim injunction restraining Raveendran, Byju’s and related entities from alienating, encumbering or transferring the assets named in QIA’s petition until the next hearing.
  • The enforcement move follows a July 2025 SIAC partial award directing Raveendran and Byju’s Investments Pte Ltd to pay $235 million with interest at 4% per year.
  • QIA’s plea seeks recognition of the foreign award, full disclosure of assets, attachment of properties and appointment of a receiver to satisfy the debt.
  • Byju’s lawyer Rishabh Gupta asked for more time to file objections, stating the petition had not yet been served, and the court listed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday.
  • QIA says a 2022 $150 million loan personally guaranteed by Raveendran and tied to restricted Aakash shares was breached when those shares were shifted to a Singapore entity.