Arbitration Updates

Non-signatory Defendants Cannot Be Exposed To Arbitration: Karnataka High Court

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court recently held that non-signatory defendants cannot be compelled to participate in arbitration proceedings under Section 8

Calcutta High Court’s Clarification In East Indian Minerals V. The

The Calcutta High Court recently addressed the prospective application of amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in East Indian Minerals Limited v. The

Extraordinary Writ Jurisdiction Of A Constitutional Court Is Guided By

[Insights from the case of Durgapur Freight Terminal Vs. Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, High Court Delhi]Arbitration agreements commonly include provisions for determining the ‘seat’ and

Telangana Hc: Tribunal Lacks Competence To Revive Terminated Arbitration Proceedings

Introduction In the case of M/s. Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority v. M/s. Ramky Elsamex Hyderabad Ring Road Limited, the Telangana High Court clarified that an

Calcutta High Court: Section 9 Of Arbitration Act Applicable Even

Introduction In a recent decision, the Division Bench of Calcutta High Court clarified the applicability of Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act even

Supreme Court Clarifies Duty Of Referral Court To Examine Existence

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has recently issued a judgment in the matter of Magic Eye Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Green Edge Infrastructure

Validity Of Notice Served Through Electronic Mode: An Evolving Landscape

In the past few years, India has witnessed a rapid transformation in the way legal notices are served. With the advent of technology, courts have

Arbitration Clause Extinguishes After Dissolution Of Partnership: Gujarat High Court

In a recent ruling, the Gujarat High Court has held that once a partnership at will is dissolved, the arbitration clause contained in the partnership

Bombay High Court Refuses To Foist Unwarranted Arbitration: Shriram Epc

In a recent case, Shriram EPC Ltd and Anor v Gaja Trustee Co Pvt Ltd, the Bombay High Court held that it would not be

Arbitrator’s Brief Acceptance From Counsel Of A Party In Unrelated

In a recent case, Quess Corporation v Netcore Cloud Pvt Ltd, the Bombay High Court has held that an arbitrator’s acceptance of a brief from

Supreme Court Rejects Arbitration Clause In Multi-transaction Dispute By Dismissing

The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment, has clarified that a dispute involving multiple transactions with different contracting parties and agreements, of which

Madras High Court Reaffirms Non-derogable Bar On Unilateral Appointment Of

In a recent decision, the Madras High Court held that the bar under the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act on appointing sole

Interpreting ‘enforced’ Under Section 9 Of The Arbitration And Conciliation

One of the critical aspects of arbitration is the enforcement of the arbitral award. Once an arbitral award is passed, it becomes binding on the

China’s Internet Courts: A Model For Online Dispute Resolution

According to Confucian philosophy, justice is the “real essence” of a progressive society and sustainable social development. The Chinese model of Internet Courts embodies these

Arbitration Agreement In Unstamped Contract Not Enforceable: Constitution Bench Of

In [NN Global Mercantile Pvt Ltd v. Indo Unique Flame Ltd & ors] the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has recently answered the reference