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Empowering Women And Promoting Equality: Women-only Courts For Alternative Resolution

In a significant move towards empowering women and challenging the patriarchal system, the Union administration is set to establish women-only courts, known as Nari Adalats,…

Delhi High Court Extends Time For Passing Arbitral Award Under Section 29(A) Of A&C Act In The Light Of 2019 Amendment As It Is Procedural In Nature.

The High Court of Delhi recently addressed an important issue regarding the interpretation and application of the 2019 Amendment to Section 29A of the Arbitration…

Clarification By Bombay High Court: Filing Section 7 Application Under Ibc Does Not Bar Application For Appointment Of Arbitrator(Sunflag Iron & Steel Vs. J. Poonamchand & Sons, The Bombay High Court)

In a recent ruling the Bombay High Court provided a significant clarification regarding the interaction between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Arbitration…

Government Of India Constitutes Expert Committee To Propose Reforms In Arbitration And Conciliation Act

The Union Law Ministry has taken a significant step towards enhancing the arbitration ecosystem in India by constituting an expert committee to recommend reforms in…

Calcutta High Court Holds That The Courts Should Not Substitute Their Views With Those Of Arbitral Tribunal(Jaldhi Overseas Pte Ltd. V. Steer Overseas Pvt. Ltd.)

The Calcutta High Court has in Jaldhi Overseas Pte Ltd. v. Steer Overseas Pvt. Ltd.,recently upheld the enforcement of a foreign award, reiterating that courts…

Delhi High Court Rejects Government’s Plea Seeking Enforcement Of Final Partial Award For Want Of Definite Quantification Of The Amount(THE UNION OF INDIA v. RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. and ANR. [Neutral Citation: 2023: DHC: 4018])

In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by the Union of India seeking enforcement of a Final Partial Award (FPA)…

Litigation Funding In Indian Arbitration: Ruling By Delhi High Court

Litigation funding is a relatively new concept in India, but it is gaining popularity as a way for businesses and individuals to access justice. Litigation…

Indian-seated International Commercial Arbitration Not Bound By Statutory Time Limit(Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., Siva Industries & Holdings Ltd., and Tata Tele Services Ltd. (TTSL))

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently clarified that International Commercial Arbitrations (ICA) conducted in India are not bound by the statutory time limit prescribed…

Himachal Pradesh High Court Has Emphasized That Pre-deposit Requirement Must Align With Section 19 Of The MSME Act And Is Mandatory When Challenging Arbitral Awards.(M/s Pratap Industries Products Vs Hindustan Construction Company Limited)

In a recent case, M/s. Pratap Industries Products challenged an order passed by the District Judge regarding an application made under Section 19 of the…

Delhi High Court Upholds Enforceability Of Foreign Consent Awards (Nuovopignone International Srl V. Cargo Motors Private Limited [neutral Citation: 2023: DHC: 3818])

In a significant ruling pertaining to the enforcement of a Foreign Consent Award in ICC Arbitration, the Delhi High Court has clarified the legal status…

Allahabad High Court Clarifies Law On Territorial Jurisdiction Of Commercial Courts In Execution Proceedings Of Arbitral Awards(Case No.6736 of 2021 M/S Imagine Fashion Apparels Pvt. Ltd Vs Presiding Officer of Commercial Court & Anr)

In a recent decision, the Allahabad High Court has rectified a significant error in a writ petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of…

Delhi High Court Clarifies Scope Of Arbitration Clauses In Insurance Policy Disputes: Arbitration Prevails When Insurer Fights Specific Claims Amidst Admitted Liability(Shivalaya Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. Vs National Insurance Company Ltd [arb.p. 542/2023])

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court provided important guidance on the applicability of arbitration clauses in insurance policy disputes. When an insurer completely…

Delhi High Court Mandates 30 Days Time Limit For Adjudication Of Stamp Duty Applications(Uno Mida Limited v Deputy Commissioner, Revenue Department (Uno Mida) and Reebok India Company v Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors (Reebok India))

The lack of a fixed time limit for the adjudication of applications for proper stamp duty under the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899…

Supreme Court Asserts Time Limit For Appointment Of Arbitrator In Dispute Resolution [m/s. B And T Ag Versus Ministry Of Defence]

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that a plea for the appointment of an arbitrator in a dispute becomes time-barred…

Possibility Of Future Arbitration Agreement And Mere Mentioning Of “arbitration” And “Arbitrator” Not Enough To Create Mandatory Arbitration “Arbitration”

The High Court, Calcutta, in Blue Star Limited Versus (1) Rahul Saraf, (2)  Multiplex Equipments and Services Private Limited (3) Forum Projects Holdings Private Limited…