NEW DELHI, July 28 (Reuters) - Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy Monday said it has started legal proceedings against Microsoft (MSFT.O) , opens new tab following the abrupt and unilateral suspension of critical services by the U.S.-headquarterd software giant.

"Microsoft is currently restricting Nayara Energy’s access to its own data, proprietary tools, and products—despite these being acquired under fully paid-up licenses," the refiner said in a statement.

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