Venkatesh Kaushik

Arbitration as an effective method of dispute resolution provides for a discourse of interim relief in Arbitral proceedings. The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 lays down the powers of a Court and an Arbitral Tribunal in granting Interim relief before, during, or after any Arbitral proceedings. The parties to any Arbitration prioritise such interim […]

In a landmark ruling, N.P. Enterprises v. General Manager, Western Railway – Commercial Arbitration Application No. 30940 of 2023 (Date: 18.04.2024), the High Court of Bombay has determined that appointing arbitrators from a narrow panel of four is in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act). This judgment, delivered by […]

On December 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of India delivered a groundbreaking verdict that promises to significantly impact arbitration proceedings across the nation. In the case of In Re: Interplay between Arbitration Agreements under the Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, a seven-judge bench unanimously addressed the long-standing controversy regarding […]