Arbitration & ADR

Delhi High Court’s Stance on Contract Termination The High Court of Delhi has made a significant ruling regarding the limitations of Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act). This decision, presided over by Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, came to light in the notable case of Yassh Deep Builders LLP (Petitioner) vs. Sushil […]

In a pivotal judgement, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, under the Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, delivered a detailed analysis on the interplay between arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and enforcement proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act).  The bench, […]

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 […]

In a significant judgement, the Delhi High Court bench, led by Justice Subramonium Prasad, has reaffirmed the legal stance regarding the applicability of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, to disputes arising before an entity’s registration under the Act. The court elucidated that claims predicated on transactions occurring prior to the […]

Reshaping Arbitration and Contractual Dispute Resolution The Delhi High Court’s judgement in the matter of MBL Infrastructure Ltd. vs. DMRC pronounced on 23.12.203, sets a precedent in Indian arbitration law, emphasizing the court’s authority under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to partially set aside an arbitral award. This judgement is crucial in […]

Understanding the Impact of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Alternate Bank Accounts in Cheque Bounce Cases The Supreme Court of India, in a pivotal decision, has clarified that having sufficient funds in alternate bank accounts cannot be used as a defence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). This ruling emphasizes that the […]