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ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)Arbitration Does Not Qualify as a Foreign Tribunal under 28 U.S.C. § 1782:A U.S. District Court Decision

On October 27, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in the Case of Alpene, Ltd. v. Republic of Malta…

New York Convention warrants the Court of Enforcement to independently determine the existence of an arbitration agreement, even if an arbitration panel in a foreign state has already rendered an award

The Jiangsu Beier Decoration Materials Co. Ltd. v. Angle World LLC case highlights the importance of an enforceable arbitration agreement under the Convention on the…

Delhi High Court: Conciliation is Voluntary and Directory, Not a Mandatory PreRequisite for Arbitration

The Delhi High Court recently issued a ruling on the matter of M/s. Oasis Projects Ltd. vs. Managing Director, National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation…

The Impact of Generative artificial Intelligence Tools on the Legal World

In 2023, the legal world is started to experience a revolution with the advent of commercially available generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools, powered…

Repetitive Appointment of Arbitrators: The Impact on Arbitration in India and U.K

Arbitration is a popular form of alternative dispute resolution in India, with a well-established legal framework governing its practice. However, ensuring the independence and impartiality…

Arbitrator Who Accepted Brief of Party’s Lawyer in Unrelated Matter, No Clash of Interest: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court recently issued a ruling on the appointment of an arbitrator in a dispute between Quess Corp and Net Core Cloud Pvt.…

Filing Of Petition Under Section 34 Of The A&c Act Without Or In Anticipation Of Final Approval And Copy Of Impugned Award Is A Non-est Filing, Holds High Court Of Delhi [nhai V. Patel-knr (Jv), O.m.p.(Comm) 416 Of 2018]

Background: Objections To The Maintainability Of The Petition: Analysis By The Court Conclusion

Supreme Court Of India Upholds Sarfaesi Act For Recovery Of Dues Over Msmed Act

The Supreme Court of India recently pronounced a landmark judgement in the case of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited vs. Girnar Corrugators Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.,…

Kerala High Court: Commercial Courts Does Not Have Jurisdiction To Execute Arbitral Awards And Upholds Jurisdiction Of District Court

The Kerala High Court recently clarified in M/S. Beta Exim Logistics (P) Ltd. V M/S. Central Railside Warehouse Co., Ltd. that the District Court has…

Delhi High Court Appoints Former Sc Judge As Sole Arbitrator In Dispute Between Aditya Birla Finance And Essel Group: Analysis Of The Court’s Interpretation Of The Principle Of Related Party Arbitration

The High Court of Delhi has appointed former Supreme Court judge, Justice L Nageswara Rao, as the sole arbitrator in the case related to the…

Congratulations To Mr. Sundra Rajoo: Leading Asian International Arbitration Centre (Aiac) To Greater Heights

The Council for National and International Commercial Arbitration (CNICA) is proud to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Sundra Rajoo on his recent reappointment as…

The World’s First Robot Lawyer Gets Sued By A Law Firm For Unauthorized Practice Of Law

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a significant impact on various industries, including law. The advent of the world’s first robot lawyer, DoNotPay,…

Delhi High sets aside ex-parte Arbitral Award due to lack of proper communication by Arbitrator

The Delhi High Court recently set aside an ex-parte Arbitral Award on the ground that the Arbitrator failed to issue proper communication to the party…

Madras High Court Upholds Dignity Of Legal Profession In Landmark Ruling Against Government’s Fee Ceiling For Lawyers In Arbitration Matters And Civil Suits

In a recent judgement in [V Ayyadurai v The State], the Madras High Court quashed two government orders that had imposed a fee structure for…

Delhi High Court Allows Arbitration of Borrower Despite SARFAESI Enforcement

The Delhi High Court’s recent decision in a case between M/S Diamond Entertainment Technologies Private Limited & Ors. Vs. Religare Finvest Limited (Arb Pet 62/2022),…