Delhi HC overturns arbitration award favouring Reliance in KG Basin dispute
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi HC overturns arbitration award favouring Reliance in KG Basin dispute

The Hindu  

In a setback for Reliance Industries Limited, the Delhi High Court on Friday overturned a 2018 international arbitral award which favoured the Mukesh Ambani-led company and its foreign partners in a dispute over gas migration from fields operated by State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in the Krishna Godavari basin. Acting on an appeal filed by the Central government, Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee said, “We have found ‘patent illegality’ on the face of the Arbitral Award worthy of interference by us “. In the 79-page judgment, the bench said, “We have no alternative but to set aside the impugned order passed by the learned Single Judge along with the Arbitral Award rendered by the learned AT ”. “Relevantly, RIL in the light of the said breach not only did it succeed in extraction of huge amounts of ‘Migrated Gas’ belonging to the ONGC Block, but also, was enriched from the profits thereof at the cost of causing losses to the public exchequer, moreover, since the commodity at hand was/ is a vital natural resource belonging to the UOI as a trustee, in the public interest of the people of this Country,” the court said.

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Reliance says Oil Ministry raised $2.81 billion demand in gas dispute case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Reliance says Oil Ministry raised $2.81 billion demand in gas dispute case

The Hindu  

Reliance Industries said on Tuesday the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has raised a demand of $2.81 billion from the company, BP Exploration and Niko in a gas drilling dispute case. On February 14, a division bench at Delhi High Court ruled against Reliance and its partners in a dispute regarding extraction of gas in a deepwater field in India's …

Reliance Industries says oil ministry raised $2.81 billion demand in gas dispute case
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Reliance Industries says oil ministry raised $2.81 billion demand in gas dispute case

India Today  

Reliance Industries Limited said on Tuesday the country's Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has raised a demand of $2.81 billion from the company, BP Exploration and Niko in a gas drilling dispute case. On February 14, a division bench at Delhi High Court ruled against Reliance and its partners in a dispute regarding extraction of gas in a deepwater field …

Delhi High Court overturns arbitration award favouring Reliance in $1.7 bn gas migration dispute
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court overturns arbitration award favouring Reliance in $1.7 bn gas migration dispute

Live Mint  

In a setback for Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd, the Delhi High Court’s division bench on Friday overturned an international arbitration tribunal’s ruling that had previously favoured the company in its $1.7 billion dispute with Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd over alleged gas migration from adjoining fields. The bench, comprising justices Rekha Palli and Saurabh Banerjee, also set aside …

Arbitral Award Cannot Be Challenged In Writ Petition, Party Must Use Remedy U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
2 months ago

Arbitral Award Cannot Be Challenged In Writ Petition, Party Must Use Remedy U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that it cannot entertain a writ petition challenging an arbitral award, and the petitioner should challenge the award by taking recourse to appropriate remedies under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts: The present petition challenged an arbitral award passed pursuant to reference to arbitration under Section 18 …

Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi pronounced a judgement in the matter of “Centre for Research Planning and Action v. National Medicinal Plants Board Ministry of AYUSH Government of India” FAO 161/2022 dated 8th January, 2025 re-iterating the limited scope of Section 34 of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Respondent refused to entertain any claim when invoices were raised after March …

Delhi HC Upholds Limited Judicial Interference In Arbitral Awards, Dismisses S.34 Plea Challenging Award Of ₹77.96 Crore In Telecom Dispute
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC Upholds Limited Judicial Interference In Arbitral Awards, Dismisses S.34 Plea Challenging Award Of ₹77.96 Crore In Telecom Dispute

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma has observed that it is no longer res integra that while dealing with the objections under Section 34, a court does not sit in appeal over the arbitral award. The court observed that under Section 35, an award can be set aside only if the petitioner establishes that the parties …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024
8 months ago

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Avoid Bulky Pleadings & Lengthy Submissions In Arbitration Appeals : Supreme Court To Advocates Case Title: Bombay Slum Redevelopment Corporation Private Limited Versus Samir Narain Bhojwani Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 445 Expressing displeasure over the filing of bulky and lengthy submissions in the arbitral proceedings, the Supreme Court on Monday called upon the Bar to urge only the …

Non Filing Of Arbitral Award Along Section 34 Is A Fatal Defect, Makes Filing Non-Est: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 34 Petition
1 year ago

Non Filing Of Arbitral Award Along Section 34 Is A Fatal Defect, Makes Filing Non-Est: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 34 Petition

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Prateek Jalan held that non filing of the arbitral award along with the Petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is a fatal defect, making such filing as non-est. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and filed a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration …

Arbitral Award With Internal Contradictions Is Perverse And Patently Illegal; Delhi High Court allows Section 34 Petition
1 year ago

Arbitral Award With Internal Contradictions Is Perverse And Patently Illegal; Delhi High Court allows Section 34 Petition

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench comprising Justice Sachin Datta held that an award suffering from internal contradictions is considered perverse and patently illegal under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Petitioner challenged the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in the Delhi High Court. The Petitioner challenged the impugned …

Arbitral Award Lacking Adequate Reasoning Is Inherently Flawed With Patent Illegality: Delhi High Court Allows Section 34 Petition
1 year ago

Arbitral Award Lacking Adequate Reasoning Is Inherently Flawed With Patent Illegality: Delhi High Court Allows Section 34 Petition

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Mohan Kumar Ohri held that an arbitral award lacking adequate reasoning suffers from the inherent flaw of patent illegality. Thereafter, the Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and challenged the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 on the ground of absence of pre-award interest. The High Court …

Arbitration and Conciliation Act | Mere Violation Of Substantive Law By Itself Not A Valid Reason To Set Aside Arbitral Award: Jharkhand High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Arbitration and Conciliation Act | Mere Violation Of Substantive Law By Itself Not A Valid Reason To Set Aside Arbitral Award: Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court while dismissing an appeal directed challenging the Commercial Court's dismissal of a Section 34 Petition against an arbitrator's award, has held that a mere contravention of substantive law by itself does not constitute a valid ground for setting aside an arbitral award subsequent to the 2015 amendment in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The division …

Right Of A Party To Nominate 2/3rd Of The Arbitral Tribunal Violates Counter-Balancing: Delhi High Court Reiterates
1 year, 3 months ago

Right Of A Party To Nominate 2/3rd Of The Arbitral Tribunal Violates Counter-Balancing: Delhi High Court Reiterates

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi has held that an arbitration clause that confers on a party the right to nominate 2/3rd of arbitral tribunal violates the principles of 'counter-balancing' as sought to be achieved by the Supreme Court in the landmark judgment in Perkins. That the Supreme Court in CORE has upheld the validity of a similarly worded arbitration clause …

Must Be Wary Of Unnecessary Judicial Interference At Every Stage Of Arbitral Process: Calcutta HC Upholds Arbitral Award In Favor Of Reliance Infra
1 year, 5 months ago

Must Be Wary Of Unnecessary Judicial Interference At Every Stage Of Arbitral Process: Calcutta HC Upholds Arbitral Award In Favor Of Reliance Infra

Live Law  

In a landmark 255-page judgement, the Calcutta High Court has upheld an arbitral award in favor of Reliance Infrastructure, arising out of a deal struck with the Damodar Valley Corporation for construction of thermal power plants in Raghunathpur. Thereafter, the DVC decided to challenge the Award and filed a Section 34 application under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 10 July To 16 July 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 10 July To 16 July 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court: Can Ineligible Person Appoint Arbitrator? High Courts: Delhi High Court: “Counter-Balancing” Not Achieved When 2/3rd Members Of The Arbitral Tribunal To Be Appointed By One Party: Delhi High Court Case Title: Margo Networks Pvt Ltd & Anr vs. Railtel Corporation of India Ltd The Delhi High Court has ruled that where a party is required to appoint an …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: May 07 To May 13, 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: May 07 To May 13, 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court: Award Can Be Said To Be Suffering From 'Patent Illegality' Only If It Is An Illegality Apparent On The Face Of It : Supreme Court Case Title: Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. vs State of Goa The Supreme Court has observed that an award could be said to be suffering from “patent illegality” only if it is an illegality apparent …

Court Cannot, After Setting Aside Arbitration Award, Proceed To Grant Further Relief By Modifying Award : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Court Cannot, After Setting Aside Arbitration Award, Proceed To Grant Further Relief By Modifying Award : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that, in arbitration cases, a Court cannot, after setting aside the award, proceed to grant further relief by modifying the award.Indian Oil Corporation terminated dealership of M/s Sathyanarayana Service Station. The Supreme Court observed that, in arbitration cases, a Court cannot, after setting aside the award, proceed to grant further relief by modifying the award. 45 …

Delhi high court rejects govt plea against RIL
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi high court rejects govt plea against RIL

Live Mint  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by the Union government against a consortium led by Reliance Industries Ltd regarding a gas dispute in the Krishna Godavari basin. The ministry approached the court after an international arbitration panel rejected its fine of $1.55 billion on Reliance Industries and partners BP Plc and Niko Resources for allegedly selling …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: April 02 To April 08, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: April 02 To April 08, 2023

Live Law  

Bombay High Court: Limited Remedy Available Under S. 34 Of A&C Act Against Award Of Compensation Under NHA, Is Not A Ground To Invoke HC’s Writ Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court Case Title: M/s Omanand Industries & Anr. Calcutta High Court: Facilitation Council Has Exclusive Jurisdiction To Arbitrate Claims After The Supplier’s Registration Under The MSMED Act: Calcutta High Court Case …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15 January to 21 January 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15 January to 21 January 2022

Live Law  

Supreme Court: 12 Months Time Limit Under Section 29A Arbitration Act Not Applicable To International Commercial Arbitration: Supreme Court Case Title: TATA Sons Pvt Ltd versus Siva Industries and Holdings Ltd The Supreme Court has held that the time limit of twelve months as prescribed in Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not applicable for international commercial arbitration. …

Supreme Court Dismisses Centre's Plea Alleging Bias Against Foreign Arbitrators In Reliance Industries Arbitration
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Centre's Plea Alleging Bias Against Foreign Arbitrators In Reliance Industries Arbitration

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha dismissed the central government's appeal which had sought to cease arbitration proceedings initiated by Reliance industries, BP Exploration, and Niko Resources against the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The counsel appearing for the Centre, Senior Advocate AK Ganguli stated that the government had "lost faith" in …

Delhi vs LG Services Dispute : Centre Seeks Reference To 9-Judge Bench, Says 2018 Judgment Inconsistent With Precedent
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi vs LG Services Dispute : Centre Seeks Reference To 9-Judge Bench, Says 2018 Judgment Inconsistent With Precedent

Live Law  

The Central Government has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking to refer the issue relating to the control of administrative services in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to a bench having strength of 9 or more judges. The larger bench reference is sought on the ground that the 2018 judgment of the Constitution Bench in …

Supreme Court issues notices to Centre, ONGC on appeal of Vedanta Ltd related to Barmer oil field in Rajasthan
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court issues notices to Centre, ONGC on appeal of Vedanta Ltd related to Barmer oil field in Rajasthan

Firstpost  

Vedanta Ltd has moved the top court against the 26 March judgement of a division bench of the Delhi High Court setting aside a single judge order directing the Centre to extend till 2030 its PSC with Vedanta Ltd and ONGC to produce oil from the Barmer oil field New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from …

Arbitration: Court Reckoner - July 2020
4 years, 6 months ago

Arbitration: Court Reckoner - July 2020

Live Law  

By way of the present column, an attempt is made to briefly review the salutary judgments pronounced by the Courts in the month of July 2020 under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. v Bajaj Finance Ltd., High Court of Delhi while dealing with a petition seeking restraint on sale of pledged shares on the ground that the fall in …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2020
4 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2020

Live Law  

Electricity Dues, Where They Are Statutory In Character Under Electricity Act, Cannot Partake The Character Of Dues Of Purely Contractual Nature: SC Oder dated June 1, 2020 The Supreme Court clarified that electricity dues, where they are statutory in character under the Electricity Act and as per the terms & conditions of supply, cannot be waived in view of the …

Government to move High Court against Reliance arbitration award, says Pradhan
6 years, 7 months ago

Government to move High Court against Reliance arbitration award, says Pradhan

India TV News  

Government to move High Court against Reliance arbitration award, says Pradhan Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the government will file an appeal in High Court against a ruling by an international tribunal which rejected its USD 1.55 billion claims against Reliance Industries for allegedly siphoning gas from fields operated by state-owned ONGC Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday …

Aftermath Of Supreme Court Judgment On Delhi Govt v LG Tussle
6 years, 8 months ago

Aftermath Of Supreme Court Judgment On Delhi Govt v LG Tussle

Live Law  

It is too early to state that power of elected government has been cemented over the LG on all thorny issues which triggered off the legal battleThe Supreme Court has upheld the authority of the elected government of NCT of Delhi over the Lieutenant-General in matters of administration. It is too early to state that power of elected government has …

PMT Gas Fields Case: SC dismisses plea of Centre against Arbitrator [Read the Judgment]
9 years, 5 months ago

PMT Gas Fields Case: SC dismisses plea of Centre against Arbitrator [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Centre’s plea seeking removal of foreign arbitrator Peter Leaver, in a dispute between Reliance Industries and the Government over Panna Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields.The Government’s case was argued by Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, while the opposite party was represented by senior counsels Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Sameer. The Supreme Court on …

PMT Gas Fields Case: SC dismisses plea of Centre against Arbitrator [Read the Judgment]
9 years, 5 months ago

PMT Gas Fields Case: SC dismisses plea of Centre against Arbitrator [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Centre’s plea seeking removal of foreign arbitrator Peter Leaver, in a dispute between Reliance Industries and the Government over Panna Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields.The Government’s case was argued by Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, while the opposite party was represented by senior counsels Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Sameer. The Supreme Court on …

SC lets RIL to hold arbitration in London
10 years, 9 months ago

SC lets RIL to hold arbitration in London

The Hindu  

In a relief to Reliance Industries, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed arbitration proceedings with the Centre to be held in London on the issue of payment of royalties and taxes relating to Panna, Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields. Allowing appeal filed by Reliance Industries against a Delhi High Court verdict, the bench said that the High Court …

Only British courts can hear plea challenging arbitration: SC to RIL
10 years, 9 months ago

Only British courts can hear plea challenging arbitration: SC to RIL

Firstpost  

The verdict came on an appeal filed by Reliance challenging the Delhi High Court verdict which allowed the central government’s plea challenging the award of London arbitration tribunal against it. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that only British courts can hear a petition that challenges the decision of a London arbitration tribunal on Panna-Mukta and Tapti gas …

SC allows Reliance Industries's plea seeking arbitration in London
10 years, 9 months ago

SC allows Reliance Industries's plea seeking arbitration in London

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the plea of Reliance Industries Ltd seeking arbitration in London over its dispute with the Centre on the Panna, Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the plea of Reliance Industries Ltd seeking arbitration in London over its dispute with the Centre on the Panna, Mukta …

ONGC claims RIL took its natural gas; HC seeks Centre's reply
10 years, 10 months ago

ONGC claims RIL took its natural gas; HC seeks Centre's reply

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court today sought response of the Centre and Reliance Industries Ltd on a plea by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation which has accused the Mukesh Ambani-led group of exploiting gas from its natural gas block in Krishna-Godavri basin. Justice Manmohan issued notice to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, directorate General of Hydrocarbons …

Gas prices: Moily overruled anyone who was against Reliance, SC told
11 years ago

Gas prices: Moily overruled anyone who was against Reliance, SC told

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Alleging collusion between the government and Reliance Industries Ltd, veteran communist lawmaker Gurudas Dasgupta on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily overruled every recommendation adversely affecting the company’s operations in KG basin without justifying his decision. “Moily overruled every authority” and “series of people from the petroleum ministry, finance ministry, two parliamentary committees, hydrocarbon …

Reliance Ind told to appoint new arbitrator for KG-D6 dispute
12 years ago

Reliance Ind told to appoint new arbitrator for KG-D6 dispute

The Hindu  

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry is understood to have asked Reliance Industries Limited to appoint a new arbitrator for the KG-D6 block dispute with the Ministry, after a disclosure made by current arbitrator Justice D.M. Highly placed sources in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry said the decision was taken after detailed discussions with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. …

KG-D6 dispute: move on to appoint arbitrator
12 years, 10 months ago

KG-D6 dispute: move on to appoint arbitrator

The Hindu  

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry is understood to have approached the former Solicitor General, Gopal Subramanium, to act as arbitrator in the dispute with Reliance Industries Limited over the cost recovery issue in the KG-D6 block. It is learnt that Mr. Subramanium, who was the Solicitor General and was advising the government, during the gas dispute case between the …

Supreme Court leaves RIL-NTPC dispute to High Court
15 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court leaves RIL-NTPC dispute to High Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to interfere with a Bombay High Court order permitting Mukesh Ambani group company Reliance Industries Ltd. to amend its written statement before the High Court in the gas dispute suit with NTPC. Chauhan while disposing of the NTPC’s appeal against the High Court’s order permitted NTPC to file a replication to deny the allegations, …

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