High Court Which Appointed Arbitrator U/S 11(6) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Classified As “Court” U/S 42: Himachal Pradesh HC
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High Court Which Appointed Arbitrator U/S 11(6) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Classified As “Court” U/S 42: Himachal Pradesh HC

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The Himachal High Court bench of Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua has held that the High Court which exercises original civil jurisdiction cannot be classified as 'Court' for the purpose of Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act when it merely appointed arbitrators under Section 11 of the Act. Section 42 of the Act will not be attracted where High Court having original civil jurisdiction has only appointed the arbitrator and has not undertaken any other exercise. The contractor filed objections under section 34 against the awards before the District Judge who after examining sections 2, 11 and 42 of the Act held that the appropriate forum to challenge the award would be the High Court which appointed the Arbitrator.The District Judge had also observed that all arbitration proceedings were conducted at Shimla, therefore, the District Judge Mandi will have no jurisdiction to entertain the objections. The court opined that “the arbitrator was appointed by the High Court not because this High Court exercises original civil jurisdiction or in exercise of its original civil jurisdiction but because of the power given in Section 11 of the Act.” It further noted that in Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd., 2008 the Apex Court held 'Once an arbitrator is appointed then the appropriate forum for filing the award and for challenging the same will be the Principal Civil Court of Original Jurisdiction.

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Court In Exercise Of Supervisory Jurisdiction Shall Not Interfere With Arbitral Award, Limited Scope Of Interference: Rajasthan High Court
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Court In Exercise Of Supervisory Jurisdiction Shall Not Interfere With Arbitral Award, Limited Scope Of Interference: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court Bench of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Dr. Justice Nupur Bhati held that it is a well settled law that the interpretation of the clause of Agreement by the Arbitrator shall not be open to judicial interference unless it is demonstrated before the Court that the interpretation put by the Arbitral Tribunal was perverse. Additionally, the court …

Arbitration Weekly Round Up [9th December To 15th December 2024]
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Arbitration Weekly Round Up [9th December To 15th December 2024]

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Supreme Court Case : Kirpal Singh Vs Government Of India Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case Title: Avtar Krishan Suri V/s The Estate Manager, J&K Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 336 The Jammu & …

Findings Of Arbitrator U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Scrutinised As If Court Is Sitting In Appeal: Chhattisgarh High Court
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Findings Of Arbitrator U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Scrutinised As If Court Is Sitting In Appeal: Chhattisgarh High Court

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The Chhattisgarh High Court bench of Justices Smt. Rajani Dubey and Shri Bibhu Datta Guru has held that findings of the Arbitrator cannot be scrutinised under section 34 of the Arbitration Act as if the court is sitting in appeal. The appellant submitted that the Commercial Court ought not to have interfered with the findings of the fact with respect …

Appointment Of Managing Director/Chairman Of Party As Arbitrator Is Prohibited U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: J&K High Court
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Appointment Of Managing Director/Chairman Of Party As Arbitrator Is Prohibited U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: J&K High Court

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The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court bench of Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan has held that managing director or chairman of a party to the arbitration agreement cannot be appointed as Arbitrator in light of section 12 read with Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act. The petitioner submitted that the appointment of Managing Director/Chairman of the respondent as Arbitrator …

Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause In Agreement Does Not Automatically Bar Jurisdiction Of Civil Court: Gujarat High Court
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Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause In Agreement Does Not Automatically Bar Jurisdiction Of Civil Court: Gujarat High Court

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The Gujarat High Court bench of Justice Divyesh A. Joshi has held that mere existence of arbitration clause in the agreement does not bar jurisdiction of the civil court automatically. Courts generally construe the provisions strictly when jurisdiction of the civil courts is claimed to be excluded.” It further observed that in ITI Ltd. vs. Siemens Public Communications Network Ltd.,, …

Whether Arbitration Agreement Has All Essential Elements Can Better Be Decided By Tribunal U/S 16 Of A&C Act: Rajasthan High Court
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Whether Arbitration Agreement Has All Essential Elements Can Better Be Decided By Tribunal U/S 16 Of A&C Act: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court bench of Justice Sudesh Bansal has held that the issue of validity of arbitration agreement more particularly in respect of having essential elements of the arbitration agreement, can better be considered and decided on merits by the arbitration tribunal under section 16 of the Arbitration Act. They also submitted that Clause 22 of the NIB cannot …

Referral Court U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Enter Into Merits Of Subject Matter Of Disputes: Rajasthan High Court
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Referral Court U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Enter Into Merits Of Subject Matter Of Disputes: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court bench of Justice Sudesh Bansal has held that the court under section 11 of the Arbitration Act cannot enter into merits of subject matter of the disputes. It submitted that since the disputes/ differences have arisen between the parties, due to noncompliance of the collaboration agreement, which are arbitral in nature and an arbitration agreement incorporated …

Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Roundup: December 2 - December 8 2024
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Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Roundup: December 2 - December 8 2024

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Once Person Empowered To Nominate Arbitrator Becomes Ineligible U/S 12(5), Matter Shall Not Be Referred To Arbitration: Patna High Court
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Once Person Empowered To Nominate Arbitrator Becomes Ineligible U/S 12(5), Matter Shall Not Be Referred To Arbitration: Patna High Court

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The Patna High Court bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran has held that once the person empowered to nominate an arbitrator under an arbitration clause becomes ineligible to nominate the arbitrator, the matter shall not referred to the Arbitration. On the other hand it is the case of the respondent that the Patna High Court in State of Bihar …

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

Court Not Having Jurisdiction To Entertain Application U/S 34 Cannot Go Into Merits Of Award: Himachal Pradesh High Court
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Court Not Having Jurisdiction To Entertain Application U/S 34 Cannot Go Into Merits Of Award: Himachal Pradesh High Court

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua has held that once the court comes to the conclusion that it didn't have jurisdiction to entertain the application under section 34 of the Arbitration Act, it cannot go into the merits of the case. The court in the impugned order held that as per the law laid down …

Arbitration Monthly Digest: November, 2024
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Arbitration Monthly Digest: November, 2024

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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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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 …

Court Which Appointed Arbitrator Has Jurisdiction To Substitute Arbitrator Or Extend Time U/S 29 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Court Which Appointed Arbitrator Has Jurisdiction To Substitute Arbitrator Or Extend Time U/S 29 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that the term "Court" under Section 29A must mean only to be the Court which has appointed the arbitrator and therefore the Court to extend the time or substitute the arbitrator would only be the Court which has appointed the arbitrator and no other Court. Observation of the court: The …

Court Having Exclusive Jurisdiction Would Have Juridical Seat Of Arbitration: Delhi High Court
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Court Having Exclusive Jurisdiction Would Have Juridical Seat Of Arbitration: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that where exclusive jurisdiction has been conferred on a court with respect to matters relating to arbitration, the same shall be construed to be a clear 'contrary indicia' and that the court, upon which exclusive jurisdiction has been conferred, would be the juridical seat of arbitration. So, it is …

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Court Intervention U/S 34 & 37 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act
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Himachal Pradesh High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Court Intervention U/S 34 & 37 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Virender Singh has reiterated that the scope of interference with arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is narrow and not akin to appellate jurisdiction. Brief Facts: The Government of India, by a notification under Section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956, acquired land …

S.12(5) Of Arbitration Act Would Be Applicable To Arbitral Proceedings Which Commenced Before 2015 Amendment Act: P&H High Court
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S.12(5) Of Arbitration Act Would Be Applicable To Arbitral Proceedings Which Commenced Before 2015 Amendment Act: P&H High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justice Suvir Sehgal has held that the provision of Section 12 of the Arbitration Act would applicable to arbitral proceedings which were initiated prior to 2015 Amendment came into force and continued thereafter. In the meantime, the Arbitration Act was amended and as Section 12 was inserted on 23.10.2015, the petitioner submitted …

Arbitration Weekly Digest 11th November-17 th November 2024
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Arbitration Weekly Digest 11th November-17 th November 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: GOQII TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED VERSUS SOKRATI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 891 In a recent decision, the Supreme Court reiterated that the referral courts under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 should refrain from conducting an in-depth factual analysis of the dispute. Calcutta High Court Case Title: MINTECH GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED …

Whether Claim Is Barred By Res Judicata Cannot Be Decided By Court At S.11 Stage Of Arbitration Act: P&H High Court
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Whether Claim Is Barred By Res Judicata Cannot Be Decided By Court At S.11 Stage Of Arbitration Act: P&H High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justice Survir Sehgal affirmed that the question whether a claim is barred by res judicata, does not arise for consideration in a proceedings under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act. That the petitioner had two remedies and having chosen to avail the remedy under Real Estate Act, 1996, he was debarred from …

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

Referral Court Has Limited Role U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act To Verify Existence Of Arbitration Agreement: Rajasthan High Court
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Referral Court Has Limited Role U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act To Verify Existence Of Arbitration Agreement: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court bench of Justice Sudesh Bansal affirmed that the scope of arbitration application, in view of Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 is confined and limited to the extent of examining the existence of arbitration agreement between the parties for resolution of dispute. Brief Facts Applicant has filed instant arbitration application under Section 11 of the …

While Hearing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act, Court Must Confine Itself To Grounds U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Himachal Pradesh HC
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While Hearing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act, Court Must Confine Itself To Grounds U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Himachal Pradesh HC

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua affirmed that supervisory role of Courts is very restricted in dealing with appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act. The NHAI feeling aggrieved against the enhancement in the market value determined by the Arbitrator took recourse to Section 34 of the Act and filed applications assailing the …

Award Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act If Arbitrator Travels Beyond Arbitration Agreement: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Award Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act If Arbitrator Travels Beyond Arbitration Agreement: Madhya Pradesh HC

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar affirmed that if arbitrator travels beyond the terms of the arbitration agreement while passing an award, such an award is liable to be set aside under section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts This Arbitration Appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been filed …

High Court As Court Of Record Can Recall Or Review Orders Passed U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court
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High Court As Court Of Record Can Recall Or Review Orders Passed U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Manish Pitale has held that the moment it becomes clear that the power under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act is being exercised by the “High Court” and not by an authority in the form of the “Chief Justice or any person or institution designated by him”, there can be no confusion about …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 4th November To 10th November 2024
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Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 4th November To 10th November 2024

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Supreme Court Government Entity Can't Be Given Differential Treatment While Staying Operation Of Arbitral Award : Supreme Court Case Title: International Seaport Dredging Pvt Ltd Versus Kamarajar Port Limited, Case Number- Civil Appeal No 12097 of 2024 Recently, the Supreme Court disapproved of a High Court's decision to exempt a government entity from depositing other amounts in addition to the …

Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024
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Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: R.P. Case Title: LAVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Vs MINTELLECTUALS LLP Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1114 The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Prateek Jalan has held that in orders passed by the arbitral tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court is not bound by the principles underlying Order XXXVIII and XXXIX of …

Objection To Tribunal's Jurisdiction U/S 16 Of Arbitration Act Must Be Raised Before Or At Time Of Statement Of Defence: Himachal Pradesh HC
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Objection To Tribunal's Jurisdiction U/S 16 Of Arbitration Act Must Be Raised Before Or At Time Of Statement Of Defence: Himachal Pradesh HC

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua affirmed that a party is bound by virtue of Section 16 of the Arbitration Act to raise any objection it may have to the jurisdiction of the Tribunal before or at the time of submission of its statement of defence, and at any time thereafter it is expressly prohibited. …

S. 29A Of Arbitration Act Not Applicable To Arbitration Proceedings Which Commenced Before 2015 Amendment: Himachal Pradesh HC
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S. 29A Of Arbitration Act Not Applicable To Arbitration Proceedings Which Commenced Before 2015 Amendment: Himachal Pradesh HC

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua affirmed that provisions of Section 29A of the Act will not be applicable to the arbitration proceedings that had started before the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 2015 came into force. The NHAI feeling aggrieved against the enhancement in the market value determined by the Arbitrator took recourse to Section …

Delhi High Court Rejects Petitioner's Request to Stay Termination of Lease Agreement
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Delhi High Court Rejects Petitioner's Request to Stay Termination of Lease Agreement

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The Delhi High Court has allowed a petition seeking stay of the effect and operation of the Termination Notice dated 01.10.2024 issued by the respondent No. 1 to the petitioner. The court held that the role of the court under section 9 of the Arbitration Act is to preserve the subject matter of the Arbitration till the arbitral tribunal decides …

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

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: September 2024
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Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: September 2024

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Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024
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Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024

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Delhi HC appoints arbitrator to deal with disputes between cricketer Yuvraj Singh, realtor
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Delhi HC appoints arbitrator to deal with disputes between cricketer Yuvraj Singh, realtor

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and a real estate firm over alleged violation of his privacy rights in promotion of construction projects and for delaying delivery of a dwelling unit to him in the national capital. The high court said the arbitration would take place under …

Courts Can't Constantly Interfere And Micro-Manage Arbitral Proceedings: Bombay High Court
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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
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Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024

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Important MCQ's Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations
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Important MCQ's Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

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A litigant filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 seeking condonation of delay on the grounds of a subsequent change in law. An application was filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act seeking an extension of the time limit for passing an arbitral award before the High Court not having an original civil jurisdiction. d. …

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

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 24 - June 30, 2024
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Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 24 - June 30, 2024

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Supreme Court judgement in Chief Engineer V. BSC&C On Section 29-A , Arbitration Act
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Supreme Court judgement in Chief Engineer V. BSC&C On Section 29-A , Arbitration Act

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In a short order passed on 13th May 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition in arising out of a judgment passed by the Meghalaya High Court in Chief Engineer v. M/s. The Supreme Court further stated that in the case before it, the concerned High Court, i.e., the Meghalaya High Court did not possess OOCJ hence, said …

Original Civil Jurisdiction And Arbitration: Unpacking The Supreme Court's Ruling On Section 29A Of The Arbitration Act
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Original Civil Jurisdiction And Arbitration: Unpacking The Supreme Court's Ruling On Section 29A Of The Arbitration Act

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The recent ruling of the Supreme Court in Chief Engineer PWD v. M/s. Additionally, the DHC Act empowered the Delhi High Court with ordinary original civil jurisdiction over the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh. The HP Act established the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, conferring upon it the jurisdiction, powers, and authority previously exercised by the Delhi High Court under …

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

Live Law  

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 …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 10 - June 16, 2024
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Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 10 - June 16, 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 …

Clause Of 'Amicable Resolution' Cannot Prevent Invocation Of Arbitration After Sincere Efforts At Settlement: Delhi High Court
6 months, 3 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 …

Arbitration Clause Valid Despite Even Number Of Arbitrators: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition
6 months, 3 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.” …

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

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

Live Law  

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. …

Where No Seat Is Specified In Arbitration Agreement, Jurisdiction Of Court Shall Be Determined In Accordance With Section 16 To 20 Of CPC: Delhi High Court
7 months ago

Where No Seat Is Specified In Arbitration Agreement, Jurisdiction Of Court Shall Be Determined In Accordance With Section 16 To 20 Of CPC: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that where no seat of arbitration is specified in the arbitration agreement, the jurisdiction of the court shall be determined in accordance with Section 16 to Section 20 of C.P.C. However, if the parties do not specify any seat/place of Arbitration, them the jurisdiction of the Court shall be …

Court Fully Empowered To Extend Mandate Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate Under Section 29A(4): Delhi High Court
7 months, 1 week ago

Court Fully Empowered To Extend Mandate Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate Under Section 29A(4): Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh held the court is fully empowered to extend the mandate, even after the expiry of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Feeling aggrieved, the Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and filed a petition under Sections 29A & of the …

Issues On Merits, Should Be Raised Before Arbitrator, Not In Section 11 Proceedings ; Delhi High Court
7 months, 2 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 …

Supreme Court Concludes The Question Of Jurisdiction Under Section 29A Of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Concludes The Question Of Jurisdiction Under Section 29A Of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has recently settled the question as to which 'Court' possesses the jurisdiction to determine and decide an application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In the CE, PWD judgment, the Petitioner challenged an order of the High Court of Meghalaya, which held that the power to extend the mandate of an arbitral tribunal …

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