Fraud Being Non-Arbitrable Due To Complexity Is Archaic Position, Contemporary Arbitration Practice Has Evolved: Bombay High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Fraud Being Non-Arbitrable Due To Complexity Is Archaic Position, Contemporary Arbitration Practice Has Evolved: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court single bench comprising Justice Bharati Dangre held that due to an evolution in contemporary arbitration where there was a belief that fraud disputes were unsuitable for arbitration, today, arbitral tribunals routinely navigate through extensive material in various dispute types. Thereafter, the Petitioner approached the Bombay High Court and filed a Commercial Arbitration Petition to adjudicate the disputes. Contrary to past views that fraud disputes involving voluminous evidence were unfit for arbitration, the High Court noted that there is an evolution of contemporary arbitration practice, wherein arbitral tribunals routinely navigate through extensive material in various dispute types. Addressing the Respondent's objection to arbitration, the High Court held that the dispute primarily concerned the Petitioner's employment contract and termination, which fell within the realm of arbitrable claims.

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Arbitral Tribunal Is Sole Judge Of Evidence, Court Not Required To Re-Evaluate Evidence U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Arbitral Tribunal Is Sole Judge Of Evidence, Court Not Required To Re-Evaluate Evidence U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tejas Karia held that the arbitrator is the ultimate master of the quantity and quality of evidence to be relied upon when he delivers his arbitral award. Also, the Court held that it is not required to reappreciate or reevaluate the evidence and reagitate the disputes under Section 34 …

Serious Allegations Of Fraud Constituting Criminal Offense Are Non-Arbitrable: Delhi High Court
1 week, 5 days ago

Serious Allegations Of Fraud Constituting Criminal Offense Are Non-Arbitrable: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that the allegations of fraud which are extremely serious and potentially constitute a criminal offense are non-arbitrable. The new arbitrator held that the dispute was not arbitrable due to the serious allegations of fraud which required examination of witnesses from foreign authorities and governmental bodies. The Supreme Court held that …

Veracity Of Allegations Against Settlement Agreement Cannot Be Looked Into By Court In Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Veracity Of Allegations Against Settlement Agreement Cannot Be Looked Into By Court In Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has reiterated that the scope of inquiry under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is limited to examining the prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement. It was further observed that if either party contests a prior settlement agreement, then such allegations cannot be looked into by …

Threshold To Prove Fraud & Corruption In Arbitral Award Is Much Higher Than Merely Criticising Findings Of Arbitrator: Calcutta High Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Threshold To Prove Fraud & Corruption In Arbitral Award Is Much Higher Than Merely Criticising Findings Of Arbitrator: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has observed that in order to prove that the making of the award was vitiated by fraud, the petitioner would have to demonstrate that the unethical behaviour of the arbitrator surpassed all moral standards. The Respondent relied on various documents before the court and the minutes of the meetings before the …

Arbitral Award Cannot Be Challenged In Writ Petition, Party Must Use Remedy U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [ 2nd December To 8th December, 2024]
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [ 2nd December To 8th December, 2024]

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High Courts Allahabad High Court Case Title: Anoop Maheshwari v. Thomas T. Kurian While entertaining a revision petition related to a tenancy agreement, the Allahabad High Court has held that a clause for arbitration cannot be invoked for any disputes that arise after the contract has come to an end. Bombay High Court Case Title: Bks Galaxy Realtors LLP v. …

[Arbitration Act] S.2(1)(f) Is Non-Derogable, Applicability Cannot Be Excluded Even By Mutual Consent Of Parties: Delhi High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

[Arbitration Act] S.2(1)(f) Is Non-Derogable, Applicability Cannot Be Excluded Even By Mutual Consent Of Parties: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna has held that section 2 of the Arbitration Act which defined the International Commercial Arbitration is a non derogable provision and its applicability cannot be excluded even by mutual consent of the parties. However, certain Sections of the Act, like S.2 which is the definition section, form the basic structure …

Delhi HC Allows Invocation Of Arbitration Clause After 10 Yrs, Says That Scope Of S.11(6) Plea Is Limited To Ascertaining Existence Of Agreement
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC Allows Invocation Of Arbitration Clause After 10 Yrs, Says That Scope Of S.11(6) Plea Is Limited To Ascertaining Existence Of Agreement

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the scope of the present proceedings is confined to ascertaining the existence of the arbitration agreement. Observation of the court: The court held that the scope of the present proceedings is confined to ascertaining the existence of the arbitration agreement. Then, the court held that since the existence …

Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees
4 months ago

Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula has held that the striking off of the defence of the Petitioner for non-payment of arbitral fees is a drastic measure that exceeds the jurisdiction of the Arbitrator. The court noted that “Section 38 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act stipulates that parties shall deposit equal shares of the arbitral fees. …

Merit Based Review Of Arbitral Award Is Impermissible Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Merit Based Review Of Arbitral Award Is Impermissible Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Sachin Datta affirmed that the scope of jurisdiction under Section 34 and Section 37 of the Act is not akin to normal appellate jurisdiction. In the impugned award, the learned sole Arbitrator, at the very outset, considered the divergent factual versions given by the parties as regards the alleged cash …

Objections On Capacity Of Party To Initiate Arbitration Must Be Addressed Before Tribunal, Not While Appointing Arbitrator: Delhi HC
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4 months, 1 week ago

Objections On Capacity Of Party To Initiate Arbitration Must Be Addressed Before Tribunal, Not While Appointing Arbitrator: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the objections as regards the capacity of the party to initiate arbitration is an aspect which is necessarily required to be gone into the arbitration proceedings, however, the same could not preclude the constitution of an Arbitral Tribunal. The court held that a party may raise appropriate jurisdictional/preliminary …

Delhi High Court Rules on Appointment of Arbitral Tribunal: Invalid Procedures Before Improper Arbitral Tribunal Are Non-Est
5 months ago

Delhi High Court Rules on Appointment of Arbitral Tribunal: Invalid Procedures Before Improper Arbitral Tribunal Are Non-Est

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The Delhi High Court has held that any proceedings before an improperly constituted arbitral tribunal are non-est. This means that any disputes arising from an improperly constituted arbitral tribunal are not subject to arbitration. The court also held that whether a particular claim is precluded from arbitration on account of being an excepted matter should be decided by a duly …

Delhi High Court Refers Employment Agreement Dispute Between BharatPe, Ashneer Grover To Arbitration
7 months ago

Delhi High Court Refers Employment Agreement Dispute Between BharatPe, Ashneer Grover To Arbitration

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday referred to arbitration the dispute between former Managing Director of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, and the fintech company concerning an employment agreement entered between them in August 2021. The order was passed in a plea filed by BharatPe seeking the appointment of a sole arbitrator, alleging that Grover disclosed confidential information of the fintech company …

India aims to be global arbitration hub. And cut costs for its biggest litigant.
7 months, 1 week ago

India aims to be global arbitration hub. And cut costs for its biggest litigant.

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New Delhi: The Union law ministry has commissioned a study of the legal frameworks in top international commercial centers as part of its efforts to position India as a global arbitration hub. The ministry is looking to address challenges in India’s arbitration system and improve the execution of arbitral awards, or out-of-court settlements, two officials said, declining to be identified. …

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024

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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 …

Squelch Will Of Parties In Consumer Welfare Issues: Supreme Court Of India
8 months ago

Squelch Will Of Parties In Consumer Welfare Issues: Supreme Court Of India

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The Supreme Court, in M. Hemalatha Devi and Ors. The SC delved in deliberation regarding the conflict caused due to the interplay between the 1980 Act and arbitration proceedings in Fair Air Engineers Ltd. v. N. K. Modi, 6 SCC 385 wherein SC noted that, considering the purpose of the 1980 Act which is for relieving the consumer from the …

Courts Can't Constantly Interfere And Micro-Manage Arbitral Proceedings: Bombay High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Courts Can't Constantly Interfere And Micro-Manage Arbitral Proceedings: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Arif S. Doctor has held that the court cannot constantly interfere with and micromanage proceedings which are pending before Arbitral Tribunals. The bench held that the court: will not interfere with the exercise of discretion by the Arbitral Tribunal and substitute its own view except when the Arbitral Tribunal has acted arbitrarily, or …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024

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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 …

Chief Justice Or Their Designate Cannot Adjudicate Merits Of Dispute Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Justice Or Their Designate Cannot Adjudicate Merits Of Dispute Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya has held that it is completely beyond the domain of the Chief Justice and/or his designate, sitting in jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate even prima facie on the merits of an arguable issue involved in the matter, which would fall categorically within the …

No Reappreciation Of Evidence Permitted Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act, Arbitrator's Views Must Be Respected: Orissa High Court
9 months ago

No Reappreciation Of Evidence Permitted Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act, Arbitrator's Views Must Be Respected: Orissa High Court

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The Orrisa High Court bench of Justice D. Dash held that in a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, reappreciating evidence is not allowed in order to replace the arbitrator's view with another. Observations by the High Court: The High Court referred to Section 37 of the Arbitration Act which states that an appeal can …

Clause Of 'Amicable Resolution' Cannot Prevent Invocation Of Arbitration After Sincere Efforts At Settlement: Delhi High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clause Of 'Amicable Resolution' Cannot Prevent Invocation Of Arbitration After Sincere Efforts At Settlement: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma has held that the clause of 'amicable resolution' in the arbitration agreement cannot be read as preventing the parties from invoking the arbitration if the parties have sincerely tried to resolve the disputes amicably. The Petitioner filed an application in the High Court under Section 11 of the Arbitration and …

Settlement Of Dispute By Expert Is Not Arbitration, No Intention To Submit To Independent Arbitrator: Calcutta High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Settlement Of Dispute By Expert Is Not Arbitration, No Intention To Submit To Independent Arbitrator: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar held that a clause laying down the settlement of the dispute by an expert cannot be said to be an arbitration clause. The Petitioner contended that clauses 29 and 28 of the contract didn't constitute arbitration clauses for settling money claims but were mechanisms for resolving disputes related to work execution …

Arbitration Clause Valid Despite Even Number Of Arbitrators: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Clause Valid Despite Even Number Of Arbitrators: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that the arbitration clause is not invalidated merely on the ground that the number of arbitrators, as per the arbitration clause, was an even number and therefore, was in contravention of Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. All disputes shall be subjected to Delhi Jurisdiction only.” …

Arbitration Requires Dispute Arising From Agreement, Unrelated Disputes Ineligible for Arbitration: Rajasthan High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Requires Dispute Arising From Agreement, Unrelated Disputes Ineligible for Arbitration: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court bench of Justice Rekha Borana held that arbitration hinges on the presence of a dispute arising from the agreement between the involved parties. Feeling aggrieved, the Applicant approached the Rajasthan High Court and filed an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for the appointment of the arbitrator. The award of the …

Arbitration now preferred method for commercial justice: CJI Chandrachud
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration now preferred method for commercial justice: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has underscored the pivotal role of arbitration in the realm of commercial justice, asserting that it is no longer an alternative but a preferred method of dispute resolution. Delivering his address at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on Thursday evening, the CJI highlighted the evolution of arbitration from a supplementary dispute …

Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Amit Bansal held that the role of the court is limited to verifying the existence of a valid arbitration agreement. Observations by the High Court: The High Court referred to Clause 26 in the EPC Contract which provided that in the event conciliation between the parties fails, disputes may be referred to arbitration. …

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court
10 months ago

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that objection regarding the insufficiency of service is considered to be on merits and therefore should be raised before the Arbitrator. Brief Facts: The petitioner, Delhivery Limited, and the Respondent, Far Left Retail Private Limited, entered into a Service Agreement, which later resulted in a dispute. Consequently, the Petitioner …

Existence Of Arbitration Clause Doesn't Automatically Bar Criminal Proceedings: Jharkhand High Court
10 months ago

Existence Of Arbitration Clause Doesn't Automatically Bar Criminal Proceedings: Jharkhand High Court

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The Jharkhand High Court bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi held that held that the existence of an arbitration clause does not automatically bar criminal proceedings. Therefore, the Petitioners approached the Jharkhand High Court to quash the entire criminal proceeding, including the cognizance order by which the Judicial Magistrate took cognizance of offenses under Sections 409, 420, and 120-B of …

Appointing High Court Has Power To Extend Arbitrator's Mandate U/s 29A: Allahabad High Court Reiterates Settled Position Till Larger Bench Decides Issue
10 months, 1 week ago

Appointing High Court Has Power To Extend Arbitrator's Mandate U/s 29A: Allahabad High Court Reiterates Settled Position Till Larger Bench Decides Issue

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The Allahabad High Court single bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf held that if the High Court appoints the arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, it has the jurisdiction to entertain Section 29A application for extending the mandate of the arbitrator. While acknowledging that the issue of the appropriate court for Section 29A applications was pending before a …

Though Legal Issue Can Be Raised For First Time In Appeal Proceedings, It Depends On Facts: Allahabad High Court
10 months, 1 week ago

Though Legal Issue Can Be Raised For First Time In Appeal Proceedings, It Depends On Facts: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that though a legal issue going to the root of the matter can be raised for the very first time in appellate proceedings but the same is dependent on the facts of the case. However, the question is dependent upon the facts of a particular case.” The Court held that since admission is the …

Arbitral Tribunal Cant Go Outside Reference Order, Cannot Widen Its Jurisdiction By Dealing With Disputes Not Referred To It: Punjab And Haryana High Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitral Tribunal Cant Go Outside Reference Order, Cannot Widen Its Jurisdiction By Dealing With Disputes Not Referred To It: Punjab And Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court single bench of Justice Suvir Sehgal held that an Arbitral Tribunal cannot go outside the reference order by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and cannot widen its jurisdiction by dealing with disputes not referred to it. Observations by the High Court: The High Court noted …

Arbitration Weekly Round Up: 22nd April to 28th April 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration Weekly Round Up: 22nd April to 28th April 2024

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Allahabad High Court Court Under Section 19 Of MSMED Act, 2006 Empowered To Allow Predeposit In Installments: Allahabad High Court Case Title: M/S Docket Care Systems vs M/S Hariwill Electronics India Pvt. Delhi High Court Debt Acknowledged In Letters, Delhi High Court Grants Benefit Of Section 18 To Hold Invocation Of Arbitration Within Limitation Case Title: Paisalo Digital Limited v. …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th April to 21st April 2024
11 months ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th April to 21st April 2024

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High Courts Bombay High Court Can A Section 29A Application Be Filed In The Commercial Court Or Only In The High Court? An Award Issued By Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator Can Be Contested For Invalidity Of Appointment, Even By The Appointing Party: Delhi High Court Case Title: Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd v. Shivaa Trading Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 471 The High Court …

Appointment Of Arbitrator In Violation Of S. 12(5) Of A&C Act Is Void, Waiver Of This Provision Requires Explicit Written Agreement: Kerala High Court
11 months ago

Appointment Of Arbitrator In Violation Of S. 12(5) Of A&C Act Is Void, Waiver Of This Provision Requires Explicit Written Agreement: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court single bench of Justice G. Girish held that the exemption provided for under the proviso of Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act applies only in cases where there is a waiver explicitly agreed upon in writing by the parties involved. Feeling aggrieved, the Petitioner approached the Kerala High Court under Section 14 read with …

Group Of Companies | Absence Of Specific Prayer For Impleadment Of Non-Signatory Doesn't Preclude Arbitral Tribunal From Applying GOC: Bombay High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Group Of Companies | Absence Of Specific Prayer For Impleadment Of Non-Signatory Doesn't Preclude Arbitral Tribunal From Applying GOC: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court single bench of Justice R I Chagla held that the arbitral tribunal has the power to decide whether the non-signatory is bound by the Arbitration Agreement and to implead the non-signatory. The High Court noted that the Supreme Court in this case held that the Arbitral Tribunal possesses the authority to determine if a non-signatory is …

Cognizance Taken By Magistrate For Cheating And Forgery , Calcutta High Court Refuse To Refer Parties To Arbitration
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cognizance Taken By Magistrate For Cheating And Forgery , Calcutta High Court Refuse To Refer Parties To Arbitration

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The High Court of Calcutta has dismissed an application filed under Section 8 of the A&C Act by observing that the allegations of fraud and forgery would be serious in nature when the cognizance of the same is take by the magistrate. The bench of Justice Krishna Rao relied on the judgment of the Supreme Court in A. Ayyasamy vs. …

Mere Registration Of Criminal Case In Relation To An Agreement Would Not Make The Disputes Arising Out Of It Non-Arbitrable: Delhi High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mere Registration Of Criminal Case In Relation To An Agreement Would Not Make The Disputes Arising Out Of It Non-Arbitrable: Delhi High Court

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The Single Bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of Delhi High Court has held that merely because a criminal case of forgery/fabrication has been registered in relation to an agreement, any civil/commercial dispute arising out of such agreement would not become non-arbitrable. Facts The parties entered into an agreement dated 08.02.2007, whereby Mr. S.K Zaman, husband of respondent No.1 and …

Patent Illegality | For Claim For Damages There Must Be Proof Of Actual Loss: Bombay High Court Stays Arbitral Award
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Patent Illegality | For Claim For Damages There Must Be Proof Of Actual Loss: Bombay High Court Stays Arbitral Award

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The Bombay High Court single bench of Justice R.I. Chagla stayed an arbitral award noting that the Arbitrator contravened the settled law that for a claim for damages, there must be proof of actual loss which is sine qua non for such claim. Moreover, it argued that despite the Arbitrator's acknowledgment that the claim was one of damages, the actual …

Arbitration Act | When Parties Engage In Constant Communication, Unjust To Dismiss Claim Solely On Grounds Of Being Time-Barred: Calcutta High Court
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Arbitration Act | When Parties Engage In Constant Communication, Unjust To Dismiss Claim Solely On Grounds Of Being Time-Barred: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court single bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya held that it would be an unnatural construction of Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 where a party with a bona fide and a genuine claim is left in the lurch on the defence of the claim being barred by limitation. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the …

Technical Difficulties Shouldn't Thwart Objectives Of Arbitral Proceeding: Bombay High Court Allows Petition For Replacement Of Arbitrator
1 year ago

Technical Difficulties Shouldn't Thwart Objectives Of Arbitral Proceeding: Bombay High Court Allows Petition For Replacement Of Arbitrator

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The Bombay High Court single bench of Justice Bharti Dangre held although there might be an impression that with the legal termination of the arbitral tribunal's mandate upon the expiration of one year from the reference entry, as per Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 there might be a technical difficulty. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached 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

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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 …

Arbitration Weekly Round Up: 26th February to 3rd March 2024
1 year ago

Arbitration Weekly Round Up: 26th February to 3rd March 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Court May Refuse To Appoint Arbitral Tribunal If S.11 Petition Is Barred By Limitation Or Claim Is Ex-Facie Time Barred : Supreme Court Case Title: M/s Arif Azim Co. Ltd. The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sachin Datta held that the court under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot determine the admissibility, …

Even If Arbitral Award Set Aside For Non-Compliance With Section 12, Parties Can File Fresh Section 11 Application For Arbitrator Appointment: Delhi High Court
1 year ago

Even If Arbitral Award Set Aside For Non-Compliance With Section 12, Parties Can File Fresh Section 11 Application For Arbitrator Appointment: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma held that mere invalidation or unenforceability of the arbitrator appointment process does not render the entire arbitration clause void. The bench held that even if an arbitration award is set aside due to unilateral appointment and non-compliance with Section 12 of the Arbitration Act, fundamental agreement between the parties …

Arbitral Award With Internal Contradictions Is Perverse And Patently Illegal; Delhi High Court allows Section 34 Petition
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 Commences When Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted, Not When Party Gives Receipt Of Claim: Gauhati High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitration Commences When Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted, Not When Party Gives Receipt Of Claim: Gauhati High Court

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court single bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi held that the commencement under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not arise unless an Arbitration Tribunal is constituted. The Petitioner approached the Gauhati High Court and filed a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act for appointment of an arbitral tribunal in accordance …

Arbitrators Can't Unilaterally Modify Fee, Needs Parties' Consent: Bombay High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitrators Can't Unilaterally Modify Fee, Needs Parties' Consent: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court bench comprising Justice Manish Pitale held that any amendments, revisions, or modifications in fees of an arbitrator must only occur with the consent of the parties, as outlined in the tripartite agreement and per Schedule IV of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Observing a need for extra time, the Respondent approached the High Court and …

Can Initiate Arbitral Proceedings Without Other Party's Consent Even If Arbitration Mentioned As Alternative Settlement Method: Delhi High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Can Initiate Arbitral Proceedings Without Other Party's Consent Even If Arbitration Mentioned As Alternative Settlement Method: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Prateek Jalan held that a dispute resolution clause providing for alternative modes of settlements, including arbitration, and containing the term “will”, doesn't require the consent of the other party for settlement of disputes through arbitration. That in case any dispute arises between the parties then the dispute will be settled by both the …

Exclusive Supervisory Jurisdiction Granted To Court Receiving First Application Under Arbitration Act, Bombay HC Limits Territorial Jurisdiction
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive Supervisory Jurisdiction Granted To Court Receiving First Application Under Arbitration Act, Bombay HC Limits Territorial Jurisdiction

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court bench comprising Justice Neela Gokhale held that in cases where an application has been made in a court concerning an arbitration agreement, that court alone possesses jurisdiction over an application for appointment of arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Aggrieved by the same, the Petitioner filed a petition under Section 11 …

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