Arbitration & ADR

Analysis of the SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Krish Spinning Case The recent Supreme Court of India judgement in the case of SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Krish Spinning has significant implications for the interpretation of arbitration clauses post-full and final settlements. This case adjudicated on 18th July 2024, brings clarity to the […]

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 […]

In a landmark decision dated April 2, 2024, the High Court of Delhi underscored the principles of arbitration in the case of Prince Chadha v. Amardeep Singh. This pivotal judgment, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prateek Jalan, elaborates on the limited role of courts in arbitration proceedings and the primacy of the arbitral tribunal […]

Over the past two decades, India’s expansive infrastructure development has necessitated the establishment of legal frameworks to manage high-stake construction contracts effectively. These contracts often involve both Indian and foreign entities, emphasizing the need for a dispute resolution mechanism that bypasses the protracted processes typical of civil courts. The arbitration agreement, as a cornerstone of […]

A Legislative Vacuum Highlighted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court In a recent landmark judgement by the Supreme Court of India, the case of M/S Arif Azim Co. Ltd. vs M/S Aptech Ltd., decided on March 1, 2024, underlines a significant legislative vacuum in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This case, presided over by Justice […]

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court underscored the distinct nature of arbitration proceedings and complaints filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (“NI Act”). Justice Amit Bansal, presiding over the case of Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited and Ors. v. UEM India Pvt Ltd date ( decided on 23rd November 2023), […]