Non-Payment/Insufficiency Of Stamp Duty Cannot Render The Arbitration Agreement Invalid: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Non-Payment/Insufficiency Of Stamp Duty Cannot Render The Arbitration Agreement Invalid: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that non-payment or insufficiency of stamp duty on the underlying agreement cannot render the arbitration clause invalid. The Court further held that the requirement of pre-arbitral steps in the form of negotiation/conciliation would stand satisfied when the petitioner issues several notices to amicably settle the dispute, however, no response comes from the respondent. Global and Intercontinental Hotels has held that non-payment of stamp duty does not invalidate the arbitration clause, therefore, the courts at the stage of appointing an arbitrator cannot refuse to exercise jurisdiction on this ground. Analysis by the Court The Court held that non-payment or insufficiency of stamp duty on the underlying agreement cannot render the arbitration clause invalid.

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Application U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable If Not Filed With Copy Of Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court
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Application U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable If Not Filed With Copy Of Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court division bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan has held that an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is non-maintainable if it is not accompanied by a copy of the impugned award. The Single Judge after examining the material on record held that the original petition filed under Section …

Stamping Out Arbitration: How Maharashtra's Stamp Duty Act Amendment Hampers Mumbai's Arbitration Aspirations
1 week, 2 days ago

Stamping Out Arbitration: How Maharashtra's Stamp Duty Act Amendment Hampers Mumbai's Arbitration Aspirations

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The Government of Maharashtra recently made radical amendments to the Maharashtra Stamp Duty Act, 1958, by enacting the Maharashtra Stamp Duty Act, 2024. The Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amendment: A Brief Overview The Maharashtra Stamp Act, 2024 amends Article 12 of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, which governs arbitral awards, by replacing the existing provision with the following: Particulars Stamp Duty Where …

Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable Against Order Under O.VII R.10 CPC: Punjab And Haryana High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable Against Order Under O.VII R.10 CPC: Punjab And Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench comprising of Justice Arun Palli and Justice Vikram Aggarwal has held that an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Act read with Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is not maintainable against an order passed under Order VII Rule 10 of the CPC directing the return …

Issue Related To Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Cannot Be Decided Ex-Parte, Without Hearing Respondent: Delhi High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Issue Related To Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Cannot Be Decided Ex-Parte, Without Hearing Respondent: Delhi High Court

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A Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur held that the District Judge should not have decided the issue related to the existence of an arbitration agreement ex-parte, without calling upon the respondent to give its stand on the same. The District Judge dismissed the petition and held that the arbitration agreement contained in the …

[Arbitration Act] Friendly Consultation Necessary Before Issuing Section 21 Notice: Delhi High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

[Arbitration Act] Friendly Consultation Necessary Before Issuing Section 21 Notice: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of J. C. Hari Shankar has held that in the present case there is no scope for negotiation between the parties, much less friendly negotiations. The petitioner invoked the arbitration clause present in the Lease Deed, by sending notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Observation of the Court: The court …

No Registration Or Stamp Duty Required For Compromise Decree Acquiring Property With Pre-Existing Right : Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No Registration Or Stamp Duty Required For Compromise Decree Acquiring Property With Pre-Existing Right : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently ruled that if a person already has a right to a property and acquires it through a compromise decree, they don't need to register it under the Registration Act of 1908. It stated that the High Court had erred in supporting the Collector of Stamps' decision to impose stamp duty on property acquired through a compromise …

Memorandum Of Family Settlement Did Not Require Registration: Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act
3 months ago

Memorandum Of Family Settlement Did Not Require Registration: Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee has held that the Single Judge has, without interfering with the factual findings arrived at by the learned Arbitrator, correctly applied the settled legal position to the MFS, by holding that the same being a record of prior oral partition of the properties between all the sons …

[Arbitration Act] S.2(1)(f) Is Non-Derogable, Applicability Cannot Be Excluded Even By Mutual Consent Of Parties: Delhi High Court
3 months, 2 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 High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees
3 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Executing Court Can Direct Award-Debtor To Deposit Decretal Amount In Court Until Petition U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Is Disposed Of: P&H High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Executing Court Can Direct Award-Debtor To Deposit Decretal Amount In Court Until Petition U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Is Disposed Of: P&H High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justice Suvir Sehgal has held that executing court under section 36 of the Arbitration Act can direct the award debtor to deposit the decretal amount in the court registry till the disposal of the petition under section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts Instant revision has been filed under Article 227 …

Pre-Requirement Of Conciliation Before Invoking Arbitration Can't Prevent Filing Of Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
4 months ago

Pre-Requirement Of Conciliation Before Invoking Arbitration Can't Prevent Filing Of Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad has held that pre requirement of conciliation in an arbitration clause before invoking the arbitration cannot be a bar to file an application under section 11 of the Arbitration Act seeking appointment of an Arbitrator. That disputes have arisen between the parties regarding payment of dues.,the Petitioner herein invoked Clause 17.7 …

De-Jure Ineligibility To Act As Arbitrator U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act Can Be Waived Only By Express Agreement In Writing: Delhi High Court
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4 months, 1 week ago

De-Jure Ineligibility To Act As Arbitrator U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act Can Be Waived Only By Express Agreement In Writing: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta affirmed that de jure ineligibility to act as an arbitrator can only be waived, after dispute having arisen, by the parties by an express agreement in writing under proviso to section 12 of the Arbitration Act. The court referred to the Delhi High Court judgment in Reliance Infrastructure Limited v. Madhyanchal …

Article 23A Of Schedule I-A Of Stamp Act Applies To Agreements To Sell Under Section 53A Of Transfer Of Property Act: Delhi High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Article 23A Of Schedule I-A Of Stamp Act Applies To Agreements To Sell Under Section 53A Of Transfer Of Property Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice C.Hari Shankar has held that Article 23A of Schedule I-A of the Stamp Act applicable in Delhi covers Agreement to Sell to which Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act applies. Further, the bench held that every contract for the transfer of immovable property in the nature of part performance under Section …

Arbitration Cases Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration Cases Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2024

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Supreme Court High Court Not Having Original Civil Jurisdiction Cannot Extend Time To Pass Arbitral Award As Per S.29A Arbitration Act : Supreme Court Case Title: CHIEF ENGINEER PWD VERSUS M/S BSC & C and C JV Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 425 The Supreme Court held that a High Court which does not have original civil jurisdiction does not have …

Arbitration Clause Valid Despite Even Number Of Arbitrators: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition
9 months, 1 week 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 Act] Mere Sending of Notice Under Section 21 Not Enough, Receipt of Notice Essential: Delhi High Court
9 months, 1 week ago

[Arbitration Act] Mere Sending of Notice Under Section 21 Not Enough, Receipt of Notice Essential: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma has held that merely sending notice of arbitration under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not sufficient. Brief Facts: Indian Spinal Injuris Centre approached the Delhi High Court and filed an application under Section 11 read with Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 …

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up -March 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up -March 2024

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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. Without Copy of Challenged Arbitral Award, Impossible To Consider Grounds To Set Aside Award: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 34 Petition Case Title: Spml Infra Limited vs Ntpc …

Sec. 11, A&C Act Petition Must Be Filed In High Court Where Cause Of Action Arose, Not Necessarily At Principle Place Of Business: Delhi High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sec. 11, A&C Act Petition Must Be Filed In High Court Where Cause Of Action Arose, Not Necessarily At Principle Place Of Business: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh dismissed the application filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and held that such a petition should be filed at the place of the subordinate office of the corporation. “In the present case as well, the subordinate office of the respondent is situated at Satna, Madhya …

Application Under Section 29A A&C Can Be Allowed Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate: Delhi High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Application Under Section 29A A&C Can Be Allowed Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be allowed even after the expiry of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court seeking extension of time for completion of the arbitration proceedings. Observations by the …

Section 3 A&C | Deemed Service Is Rebuttable, If Party Establishes Delivery Could Not Be Made Despite Fulfilling Conditions u/s 3: Delhi High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Section 3 A&C | Deemed Service Is Rebuttable, If Party Establishes Delivery Could Not Be Made Despite Fulfilling Conditions u/s 3: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri held that the delivery of a signed copy of the arbitral award to a party isn't merely procedural but confers a substantive right upon them to challenge the award within the statutory period. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and filed an application under Section 34 …

One Party Cannot Appoint 2/3rd Of The Arbitral Tribunal: Delhi High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

One Party Cannot Appoint 2/3rd Of The Arbitral Tribunal: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that a panel for appointment of arbitrator cannot be restricted to mere 3 names as it would violate broad-based representation. The Court also reiterated that mere illegality of the appointment procedure would not make the entire arbitration clause invalid as the illegal portion can be severed with the remaining portion of the clause …

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

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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

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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 …

Court Cannot Determine Admissibility, Relevancy, Materiality, And Weight Of Any Evidence Under Section 27 of A&C: Delhi High Court
1 year ago

Court Cannot Determine Admissibility, Relevancy, Materiality, And Weight Of Any Evidence Under Section 27 of A&C: Delhi High Court

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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, relevancy, materiality, and weight of any evidence, as doing so would amount to impermissible interference with the Tribunal's proceedings. The Petitioner sought the Arbitral Tribunal's approval to approach court for seeking the …

No Need For Notice To Invoke Fresh Arbitration Where Analogous Arbitral Proceedings Going: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition
1 year ago

No Need For Notice To Invoke Fresh Arbitration Where Analogous Arbitral Proceedings Going: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri held that in cases where there are analogous arbitration proceedings related to other agreements, there is no need to invoke fresh arbitration by issuing a notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act. The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and filed a petition under Section 11 of the …

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

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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 …

Arbitration Clause Does Not Cease With Contract Termination, It Is An Independent Agreement: Delhi High Court Allows S. 11 Application
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitration Clause Does Not Cease With Contract Termination, It Is An Independent Agreement: Delhi High Court Allows S. 11 Application

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sachin Datta dismissed the notion that the arbitration clause would cease to exist with the termination of the contract. Feeling aggrieved, the Petition filed an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in Delhi High Court for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes. Moreover, the …

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

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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 …

Claims Related To Company Are Arbitrable Even Though It Is Non-Signatory To Arbitration Agreement, Delhi High Court Reinforces GOC Doctrine
1 year, 1 month ago

Claims Related To Company Are Arbitrable Even Though It Is Non-Signatory To Arbitration Agreement, Delhi High Court Reinforces GOC Doctrine

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The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Pratibha M. Singh held that the disagreements related to the partners' business activities, whether conducted through the firm or the company, fall within the scope of arbitrable matters. Ltd. and held that common business ventures of the partners, whether conducted through the firm or the Company, fell within the purview of the arbitration …

Mere Reference Of Dispute To Arbitration Does Not Preclude The High Court From Examining Issue Of Stamp Duty In A Writ Petition: Delhi High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Mere Reference Of Dispute To Arbitration Does Not Preclude The High Court From Examining Issue Of Stamp Duty In A Writ Petition: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has allowed a writ petition enabling the petitioner to approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority to adjudicate/decide on the amount payable on the instrument despite the reference of the dispute arising out of the instrument to arbitration under Section 8 of the A&C Act. It held that any direction by the Court for determination of …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th January To 21st January 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th January To 21st January 2024

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Supreme Court Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Validity Of Section 3G Of National Highways Act Case Title: B.D. Issues Related To Bias Of An Arbitrator And Conduct Of Arbitral Proceedings Cannot Be Determined Under Section 29A Of The A&C Act: Delhi High Court Reiterates Case Title: Vivek Aggarwal v. Hemant Aggarwal, OMP 29 of 2023 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw …

Annual Digest of Arbitration Cases 2023- Supreme Court And High Courts (Part-1)
1 year, 2 months ago

Annual Digest of Arbitration Cases 2023- Supreme Court And High Courts (Part-1)

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Supreme Court Arbitration Clauses In Unstamped Agreements Enforceable : Supreme Court 7-Judge Bench Overrules 'NN Global' Decision Case Title: In Re Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements Under The Arbitration And Conciliation Act 1996 And The Indian Stamp Act 1899 Curative Pet No. Besides the uncertainties listed above, the 10,000 MTs of Met Coke has admittedly not been sold till date and …

Supreme Court Judgements On Arbitration In 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Judgements On Arbitration In 2023

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Starting Point Of Limitation U/ Section 34 Arbitration Act In Cases Of Suo Motu Correction Of Award: Supreme Court Explains The Supreme Court observed that the starting point for the limitation under Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, in case of suo moto correction of the award, would be the date on which the correction was made and the corrected …

Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Notice Issued Prior To Date Of Approval Of Resolution Plan
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Notice Issued Prior To Date Of Approval Of Resolution Plan

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The Delhi High Court has quashed the income tax notices and orders issued prior to the date of approval of the resolution plan.The bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Girish Kathpalia has observed the notices and orders pertaining to the income tax claims of the respondents or department pertaining to the period much prior to the date of approval …

Court Under Section 11 Of The A&C Act Can Sever Offending Part Of Arbitration Clause: Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Court Under Section 11 Of The A&C Act Can Sever Offending Part Of Arbitration Clause: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that the Court exercising powers under Section 11 of the A&C Act can sever an illegal/offending portion of the arbitration clause. The bench of Justice Sachin Datta held that an arbitration clause does not become illegal by mere illegality of the appointment procedure provided therein, therefore, the Court u/s 11 can sever the …

Employee Can’t Be Penalised For Non-Deposit Of TDS By Employer: Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Employee Can’t Be Penalised For Non-Deposit Of TDS By Employer: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that the employer of the petitioner or assessee, having failed to perform his duty to deposit the deducted tax with the department, cannot be penalized. It would always be open for revenue to proceed against the employer of the petitioner for recovery of the deducted tax.The bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Girish …

Issue Of Non-Stamping Of Arbitration Agreement Not Raised Before The Arbitrator, Cannot Be Raised Subsequently Under Section 34 Or 37 Of The A&C Act: Bombay High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Issue Of Non-Stamping Of Arbitration Agreement Not Raised Before The Arbitrator, Cannot Be Raised Subsequently Under Section 34 Or 37 Of The A&C Act: Bombay High Court

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The High Court of Bombay has held that if the issue of non-stamping or insufficient stamping of the arbitration agreement is not raised before the arbitrator or on the first possible opportunity, then it cannot be raised subsequently under Section 34 or 37 of the A&C Act. The Court held that an appeal to challenge an arbitral award cannot be …

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up: October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up: October 2023

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Supreme Court Arbitration | Awarding Claim For Loss Of Profit Without Substantial Evidence Is In Conflict With Public Policy Of India: Supreme Court Case Title: M/S UNIBROS v. ALL INDIA RADIO, ARISING OUT OF SLP NO. In allowing the plea for appointment of an arbitrator u/s 11 of the Act, a single-bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya noted that “a turning …

No Stamp Duty Is Payable On An Instrument Executed By, Or On Behalf Of, Or In Favour Of The Government, N.N. Global Not Applicable To Such Instruments: Delhi High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

No Stamp Duty Is Payable On An Instrument Executed By, Or On Behalf Of, Or In Favour Of The Government, N.N. Global Not Applicable To Such Instruments: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that no stamp duty is payable on an instrument which is executed by, or on behalf of or in favour the government. The Court also held that once the entity which had executed the agreement containing arbitration clause has been acquired by another entity, the acquiring party would step in the shoes of the …

SC doubts arbitration judgment on stamping
1 year, 5 months ago

SC doubts arbitration judgment on stamping

Hindustan Times  

A seven-judge bench on Wednesday expressed its doubt on the correctness of a Supreme Court ruling in April that held an arbitration clause is void and not enforceable in law if the agreement is unstamped or insufficiently stamped, observing that stamping has nothing to do with validity of an agreement. On September 26, the top court preferred a seven-judge bench, …

Top 10 Arbitration Judgments [January To September 2023]
1 year, 5 months ago

Top 10 Arbitration Judgments [January To September 2023]

Live Law  

In recent times, several noteworthy judgments have been rendered by the Indian Courts in matters relating to the law of arbitration in India. Prior to the 2019 amendment, Section 34 of the Arbitration Act read that "an arbitral award could be set aside by the Court only if the the party making the application furnishes proof…". In conclusion, the Supreme …

Court Has Power To Issue Time Bound Directions To Collector Of Stamps To Decide On Unstamped Arbitration Agreements, Purpose Of Section 11(13) Of A&C Act Should Not Be Defeated: Delhi High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Court Has Power To Issue Time Bound Directions To Collector Of Stamps To Decide On Unstamped Arbitration Agreements, Purpose Of Section 11(13) Of A&C Act Should Not Be Defeated: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held the Court exercising power under Section 11 of the A&C Act has the power to issue time bound directions to Collector of Stamps to decide on unstamped arbitration agreements to ensure that the mandate of Section 11 of the A&C Act that provides for expeditious disposal of Section 11 petition should not be defeated. …

Court Can Receive The Deficient/Requisite Stamp Duty Itself, Requirement To Send The Impounded Agreement To Collector Of Stamps Not Mandatory: Delhi High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Court Can Receive The Deficient/Requisite Stamp Duty Itself, Requirement To Send The Impounded Agreement To Collector Of Stamps Not Mandatory: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court while reiterating that it is mandatory for the Court exercising power under Section 11 of the A&C Act to impound the non-stamped or insufficiently stamped agreement held that the Court can itself collect the deficient/requisite stamp duty under Section 35 of the Stamps Act, 1899 and enable deposit of the requisite stamp duty along with penalty …

Insufficiently Stamped Agreement Is Only Against Stamp Act, Can’t Be A Ground To Set Aside Award: Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Insufficiently Stamped Agreement Is Only Against Stamp Act, Can’t Be A Ground To Set Aside Award: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that though in terms of the judgment of the Supreme Court in M/s N.N. The petitioner, ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, filed a petition under Section 34 of the A&C Act before the Delhi High Court, challenging the arbitral award passed by the Sole Arbitrator in favour of the claimant/ respondent, HT Media Ltd. …

Orders Of Arbitral Tribunal Not Signed By All Arbitrators And Absence Of An Arbitrator During Certain Proceedings, Cannot Be A Ground To Set Aside Award: Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Orders Of Arbitral Tribunal Not Signed By All Arbitrators And Absence Of An Arbitrator During Certain Proceedings, Cannot Be A Ground To Set Aside Award: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that procedural irregularity cannot be a ground to set aside the Arbitral Award unless such irregularity goes to the root of the matter and shocks the conscience of the Court, thus making the Award illegal. The bench remarked that procedural irregularities like some of the Orders of the Arbitral Tribunal not being signed by …

Arbitration Agreement In Unstamped Contract Which Is Exigible To Stamp Duty Not Enforceable: Supreme Court Holds By 3:2 Majority
1 year, 10 months ago

Arbitration Agreement In Unstamped Contract Which Is Exigible To Stamp Duty Not Enforceable: Supreme Court Holds By 3:2 Majority

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A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, answered the reference, which pertains to the issue - whether the arbitration clause in a contract, which is required to be registered and stamped, but is not registered and stamped, is valid and enforceable. Justice Joseph in concurrence with Justice Bose and Justice Ravikumar decided that "an instrument which is exigible …

Court May Decline To Refer Parties To Arbitration If Dispute Doesn’t Correlate To Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court Reiterates
1 year, 11 months ago

Court May Decline To Refer Parties To Arbitration If Dispute Doesn’t Correlate To Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court Reiterates

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that mere existence of an arbitration agreement or arbitration clause would not be sufficient to refer the parties to arbitration and that even in the presence of an arbitration agreement, the court may decline to refer the parties to arbitration if the dispute does not correlate to the said agreement. The bench of Justice …

Section 34 Arbitration Petition Filed In Anticipation Of Approval By Authority Not Valid : Delhi High Court
2 years ago

Section 34 Arbitration Petition Filed In Anticipation Of Approval By Authority Not Valid : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi has held that a petition filed under Section 34 of the A&C Act is not a valid filing if it is filed without or in anticipation of the final approval. Few of the defects included were that the petition was not maintainable as per the pecuniary jurisdiction of the High Court, the filing was done …

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