Generic Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause In Agreement Doesn't Supersede Courts' Jurisdiction Of Arbitration Seat: Delhi High Court
10 months, 1 week ago

Generic Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause In Agreement Doesn't Supersede Courts' Jurisdiction Of Arbitration Seat: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sachin Datta held that even if the agreement specifies exclusive jurisdiction on a different court, courts having jurisdiction over the seat of arbitration retain supervisory authority over the arbitral process. Therefore, it held that the presence of a generic exclusive jurisdiction clause does not diminish Delhi courts' jurisdiction as the seat of arbitration. Even if a contract includes a clause conferring exclusive jurisdiction on a different court, when the arbitration clause specifies a venue, it held that this effectively designates the venue as the seat of arbitration. Therefore, the High Court held that courts having jurisdiction over the seat of arbitration retain supervisory authority over the arbitral process.

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If Remedy For Cause Of Action Falls Within Scope Of Arbitration Agreement, Counter Party Cannot Be Compelled To Defend It In A Suit: Delhi HC
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If Remedy For Cause Of Action Falls Within Scope Of Arbitration Agreement, Counter Party Cannot Be Compelled To Defend It In A Suit: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela held that the scope of examination in an application under Section 8 of the Act is limited to prima facie examining the validity and existence of the arbitration agreement. Once it is accepted that a valid arbitration agreement exists between the parties, the court …

Court At Designated Seat Would Have Exclusive Jurisdiction To Entertain Applications Arising Out Of Arbitration: Chhattisgarh HC
1 week, 6 days ago

Court At Designated Seat Would Have Exclusive Jurisdiction To Entertain Applications Arising Out Of Arbitration: Chhattisgarh HC

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The Chhattisgarh High Court bench of Justices Shri Sanjay K. Agrawal and Shri Radhakishan Agrawal has held that court having supervisory jurisdiction over seat designated in the Arbitration Agreement would have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain all applications arising out of the arbitration proceedings. Brief Facts The present appeal has been filed under section 37 of the Arbitration Act against an …

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

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

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 …

Court's Supervisory Role Over Arbitral Proceedings Would Be Determined As Per CPC If No Neutral Location Is Specified: Delhi High Court
1 month ago

Court's Supervisory Role Over Arbitral Proceedings Would Be Determined As Per CPC If No Neutral Location Is Specified: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh affirmed that if there is a neutral location specified in the contract data, that location would be the place of arbitration and the court having supervisory jurisdiction over the place would have jurisdiction. Contentions The petitioner submitted that the Clause 20.6 contains the place of arbitration as “neutral location” specified in …

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 …

Pre-Requirement Of Conciliation Before Invoking Arbitration Can't Prevent Filing Of Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Delhi High Court Verdict In Airports Authority Of India Case Is A Renewed Call To Uphold The Spirit Of The Arbitration Act
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Verdict In Airports Authority Of India Case Is A Renewed Call To Uphold The Spirit Of The Arbitration Act

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Almost all weekend conferences on Arbitration- organized with the intent to promote India as a 'hub for arbitration'- witness stakeholders coming together to call for increased predictability vis-à-vis enforcement of arbitral awards. Amidst most courts favoring judicial interference, the recent decision of the single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court dated 18.10.2024 in Airports Authority of India versus Delhi International …

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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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 …

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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Determining 'Seat' In International Arbitration : Supreme Court Takes Shift From 'Closest Connection Test', Says Express Designation Of Place Matters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Determining 'Seat' In International Arbitration : Supreme Court Takes Shift From 'Closest Connection Test', Says Express Designation Of Place Matters

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In a key ruling on International Commercial Arbitration, the Supreme Court held that when an arbitration agreement grants non-exclusive jurisdiction to a foreign court, that court is considered the "seat of arbitration." Taking a shift from the 'Close Connection Test' to determine the seat of the arbitration, the Court observed that “the more appropriate criterion for determining the seat of …

Delhi High Court Rejects Petitioner's Request to Stay Termination of Lease Agreement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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
2 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 …

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: September 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: September 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: COX & KINGS LTD. Delhi High Court Case Title: Apex Buildsys Ltd. Vs Vadera Interiors And Exteriors and connected matter Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 956 The Delhi High Court bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar has held that objections related to the legality of an arbitrator's appointment cannot be raised in a petition seeking an extension of …

Delhi High Court Refers Employment Agreement Dispute Between BharatPe, Ashneer Grover To Arbitration
4 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 …

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

Courts Must Refrain From Interim Orders Once Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted Unless Urgency Demands: Delhi High Court
5 months ago

Courts Must Refrain From Interim Orders Once Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted Unless Urgency Demands: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar has held that once an Arbitral Tribunal is in place, ordinarily a court should refrain from dealing with the matter even for the purposes of passing interlocutory orders unless the order is demonstrably one which cannot await the application of mind by the Arbitral Tribunal. If party is able to …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024
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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 …

Arbitration Cases Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2024
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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 …

Chief Justice Or Their Designate Cannot Adjudicate Merits Of Dispute Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
5 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 …

Original Civil Jurisdiction And Arbitration: Unpacking The Supreme Court's Ruling On Section 29A Of The Arbitration Act
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 10 - June 16, 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

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, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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
6 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
6 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 …

The Significance Of The Seat Of Arbitration
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Significance Of The Seat Of Arbitration

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Seat of arbitration refers to the legal jurisdiction where the arbitration is supposed to take place. In the case of Devyani International Ltd. v. Siddhivinayak Builders and Developers,, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court encountered a legal issue wherein clause 11 of the agreement specified the seat of arbitration as Delhi. The parties agreeing to the seat of arbitration being at …

Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court
6 months, 2 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. …

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
6 months, 3 weeks 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

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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
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 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 …

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

Arbitral Tribunal Cant Go Outside Reference Order, Cannot Widen Its Jurisdiction By Dealing With Disputes Not Referred To It: Punjab And Haryana High Court
7 months, 2 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 …

Principal Civil Courts Can Extend Or Substitute Mandate Of Arbitrator If Not Originally Appointed By High Court Or Supreme Court: Meghalaya High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Principal Civil Courts Can Extend Or Substitute Mandate Of Arbitrator If Not Originally Appointed By High Court Or Supreme Court: Meghalaya High Court

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The Meghalaya High Court single judge bench of Justice H. S. Thangkhiew held that Principal Civil Courts of original jurisdiction have the jurisdiction to extend or substitute the mandate of arbitrators under Section 29A of the A&C Act, 1996, only when the arbitrator was not appointed by the High Court or the Supreme Court. The key issue in this revision …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th April to 21st April 2024
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Successive References Under One Arbitration Agreement: Possible Or Not?
8 months ago

Successive References Under One Arbitration Agreement: Possible Or Not?

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While the answer to the topic lies in the intricate details of individual contracts and/or arbitration agreements entered into between parties, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 permits successive references under one arbitration agreement. While these successive references may be appealing to the parties involved, such proceedings are bound to, lead to multiplicity of arbitration proceedings before multiple tribunals, with …

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
8 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 …

An Award Issued By Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator Can Be Contested For Invalidity Of Appointment, Even By The Appointing Party: Delhi High Court
8 months ago

An Award Issued By Unilaterally Appointed Arbitrator Can Be Contested For Invalidity Of Appointment, Even By The Appointing Party: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that an award passed by a unilaterally appointed arbitrator can be challenged on ground of invalidity of such appointment and consequent lack of jurisdiction even by the party who made such an appointment. Analysis by the Court The Court relied observed that the Apex Court in Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. vs. United Telecom …

Arbitration Weekly Round-up: 1st April to 7th April 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-up: 1st April to 7th April 2024

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High Courts Allahabad High Court Allahabad High Court Directs Inquiry Against Officers Who Failed To File Arbitration Appeals Within Prescribed Limitation Case Title: Executive Engineer Drainage Division v. Ms Ayush Construction And Another The Allahabad High Court has directed Principal Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation, Uttar Pradesh to conduct an inquiry against officers who were responsible for filing appeals under Section …

No Provision Under Arbitration Act To Spilt Parties Or Refer Part Of Subject Matter To Arbitration, Delhi High Court Dismisses S. 8 Petition
8 months, 3 weeks ago

No Provision Under Arbitration Act To Spilt Parties Or Refer Part Of Subject Matter To Arbitration, Delhi High Court Dismisses S. 8 Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh held that under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 there is no provision for splitting of parties and referring part of the subject matter to arbitration. It held that where a suit encompasses matters outside the arbitration agreement and involves parties not party to the said agreement, Section 8 of …

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up -March 2024
8 months, 3 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 …

No Writ Against Order Of Tribunal Rejecting Application U/S 16 Of The A&C Act Unless It Shocks The Conscience Of The Court: Delhi High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

No Writ Against Order Of Tribunal Rejecting Application U/S 16 Of The A&C Act Unless It Shocks The Conscience Of The Court: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that an order of the arbitral tribunal rejecting an application challenging its jurisdiction under Section 16 of the A&C Act cannot be challenged in a writ petition unless the order is so perverse that it shocks the conscience of the Court. During pendency of the arbitration proceedings, the petitioner moved an application under …

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
8 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
8 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 …

Membership Of An Arbitral Institution Cannot Be Insisted Upon As A Pre-Requisite For Invoking Arbitration: Delhi High Court
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Membership Of An Arbitral Institution Cannot Be Insisted Upon As A Pre-Requisite For Invoking Arbitration: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held the membership of an arbitral institution cannot be insisted upon as a pre-requisite for invoking arbitration. Since, the petitioner cannot invoke arbitration under SAROD Rules for want of membership, the appointment has to be made under S. 11 Analysis by the Court The Court impleaded SAROD as a party to ascertain whether Rule …

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