April 2025 Legal Roundup: Maritime, Insurance & Insolvency Dispute Insights from Indian Courts
Three pivotal judgments are reshaping the commercial dispute landscape in India.
From the Bombay High Court’s affirmation of shipowner liability limits under maritime law, to the Supreme Court striking down an impractical insurance clause, and the NCLAT drawing a clear line between debt recovery and insolvency misuse—each ruling signals a maturing legal framework aligned with commercial realities.
This newsletter unpacks how these decisions impact cross-border trade, risk allocation, and contractual enforcement—vital for stakeholders in shipping, logistics, insurance, and finance.
Key Insights into the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Part Two of our December 2024 Newsletter explores the transformative provisions of the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024. From the introduction of the Appellate Arbitration Tribunal to streamlined timelines, emergency arbitration, and digital integration, this edition analyzes how the proposed amendments aim to position India as a global hub for arbitration. Dive in to understand the implications for dispute resolution in India and beyond!
Key Arbitration Rulings and Developments in India- Part I
Explore the pivotal arbitration rulings of 2024 that are redefining India’s legal landscape. This edition of our newsletter delves into landmark cases addressing MSME arbitration jurisdiction, non-arbitrability of trust disputes, enforcement of arbitral awards against statutory bodies, and the principles governing foreign award enforcement. Stay ahead with insights that matter!
NCLT’S POWER IN AN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDING
Explore the latest judicial pronouncements shaping construction arbitration in India. This June 2024 edition delves into key rulings, including the invalidity of unilateral arbitrator appointments, the limited grounds for setting aside arbitration awards, the consequences of arbitrators disregarding evidence, and the importance of confidentiality and impartiality in arbitration proceedings. Stay informed on how these landmark cases are influencing dispute resolution in the dynamic construction industry.
The Evolving Landscape of Construction Arbitration in India- Key judicial pronouncements
Explore the latest judicial pronouncements shaping construction arbitration in India. This June 2024 edition delves into key rulings, including the invalidity of unilateral arbitrator appointments, the limited grounds for setting aside arbitration awards, the consequences of arbitrators disregarding evidence, and the importance of confidentiality and impartiality in arbitration proceedings. Stay informed on how these landmark cases are influencing dispute resolution in the dynamic construction industry.
Expanding Horizons: Court’s Stance on Arbitral Authority and Damages
In this edition, we have meticulously analyzed and summarized four pivotal cases that have shaped the arbitration landscape in the aforementioned months. These cases, adjudicated by esteemed courts including the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court, offer profound insights into the evolving jurisprudence of arbitration in India, touching upon pivotal aspects such as the scope of judicial interference, computation of damages, and the nuanced application of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shaping India’s Legal Fabric
In the 90 years of his lifetime, Mr. D.C. Singhania was known to be a philanthropist, educator and most importantly a visionary. In these 65 years of legal practice, his vision and far sightedness helped the Indian Judiciary pronounce some landmark decisions that the legal fraternity still relies on. To celebrate his legal legacy, we have prepared a short summary of his top 4 landmark cases.
Insightful Exploration into Recent Arbitration Cases in India – Sep & Oct 2023
In this edition, we have meticulously analyzed and summarized four pivotal cases that have shaped the arbitration landscape in the aforementioned months. These cases, adjudicated by esteemed courts including the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court, offer profound insights into the evolving jurisprudence of arbitration in India, touching upon pivotal aspects such as the scope of judicial interference, computation of damages, and the nuanced application of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
RECENT LANDMARK RULINGS IN ARBITRATION
This month’s Arbitration newsletter delves into recent landmark rulings that shape the arbitration landscape in India. From the Bombay High Court’s significant ruling on the interplay between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act to the Delhi High Court’s pivotal decisions on third-party funder protection in cross-border arbitration and the interpretation of dispute resolution clauses in government contracts, these judgments provide critical insights and clarity on complex legal conundrums. Stay informed with our detailed analysis and expert commentary on these key developments.
Top 10 developments in ADR in India – 2022
This newsletter aims to examine 10 such judgments and orders and briefly discuss the principle of law that they elucidate.
