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.
Arbitration can be invoked in respect of claims that are designated as Notified Claims
M/S Janta Associates & Co. Vs. Indian Oil Foundation & Anr. Petitioner – M/s Janta Associates and Co. Ktd. (JACL) Respondent 1 – Indian Oil Foundation (IOF) Respondent 2 – EIL Court- Delhi High Court The Petitioner filed a petition under S. 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) before the Delhi […]
Priya Malay Sheth vs. VLCC Health Care Ltd
Citation: Commercial Arbitration Application No. 3094 of 2022 Facts of the case: The application before the Bombay High Court is a S. 11 application for appointment of an arbitral tribunal under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter as “Arbitration Act”) for deciding the dispute that has arisen between the parties. Respondent – VLCC Applicant – […]
Cox and Kings Limited v. SAP India Private Limited And Anr
Whether the doctrine of ‘Group of Companies’ apply to Respondent No. 1 and Respondent No.2 under the current circumstances?
Gujarat Housing Board & Anr. VS. Vandemataram Projects Private Limited
Citation – Civil Appeal No. 2093/2022 Judgment date – 21.03.2022 Facts of the case: In the month of January 2018, the Gujarat Housing Board (“Appellant“) issued the Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojna tender for the planning, design, and construction of flat type, high-rise buildings/commercial units for various income groups in Ahmedabad, Vadodara Division. Vandemataram Projects Private […]
UHL Power Company Ltd. Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh
Facts of the case: A sole arbitrator had awarded a sum of Rupees 26,08,89,107.35/- in favour of UHL Power Company Ltd. (“UHL”) towards expenses claimed along with pre-claim interest capitalized annually, on the expenses so incurred in the year 2005. Compound interest was awarded in favour of UHL as well at the rate of 9% […]
