Arbitration Act Aims For Speedy Redressal, Delay In Filing Appeal Can Only Be Allowed If Party Makes Very Strong Case For Delay: Allahabad High Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration Act Aims For Speedy Redressal, Delay In Filing Appeal Can Only Be Allowed If Party Makes Very Strong Case For Delay: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court single bench of Justice Shekhar B Saraf held that the Arbitration Act is a legislation for speedy redressal. Brief Facts: The Appellant approached the Allahabad High Court and filed an appeal under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Observations by the High Court: The High Court invoked settled legal principles established by the Supreme Court to address the issue of filing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The High Court held that the Arbitration Act's purpose is to make an expeditious resolution and that the delay in filing appeals could only be permitted under compelling circumstances with adequate justification.

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Mere Non-Mentioning Of Place Of Arbitration In Arbitral Award Does Not Vitiate It: Allahabad High Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mere Non-Mentioning Of Place Of Arbitration In Arbitral Award Does Not Vitiate It: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that mere non-mentioning of the place of arbitration in the arbitral award does not vitiate it. Per contra, counsel for Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad challenged the order of the Commercial Court on grounds that the award was not dealt with on its merits. “Once the agreement between the parties in this …

Section 36 Of Arbitration Act As Amended Applies To Pre-Amendment S.34 Applications: Allahabad High Court Reiterates
1 month, 1 week ago

Section 36 Of Arbitration Act As Amended Applies To Pre-Amendment S.34 Applications: Allahabad High Court Reiterates

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The Allahabad High Court bench of Justice Piyush Agrawal, placing reliance upon the judgment of the Supreme Court in Board of Control for Cricket in India vs. Kochi Cricket Private Limited & Others, held that the amended Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies prospectively to court proceedings initiated on or after the date of commencement of …

Limitation For Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act Is Governed By Article 116 Of Limitation Act, Delay Not To Be Condoned In Mechanical Manner: Bombay HC
1 month, 1 week ago

Limitation For Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act Is Governed By Article 116 Of Limitation Act, Delay Not To Be Condoned In Mechanical Manner: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan has held that the delay in filing an appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996 should not be condoned in a mechanical manner as it would defeat the very objective of the Arbitration Act which is to provide a speedy resolution of disputes. It also held that as …

Supreme Court Reiterates Narrow Scope Of Interference Under Section 37 Arbitration Act
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Reiterates Narrow Scope Of Interference Under Section 37 Arbitration Act

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The Supreme Court reiterated that in appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, the Court has a narrower scope to review the arbitral award if the award has already been upheld under Section 34. In appeal, Section 37 of the Act grants narrower scope to the appellate court to review the findings in an award, if it …

Appeal In Commercial Dispute Arising From Arbitration Act Must Be Filed Before Commercial Appellate Court, Not HC: Orissa High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Appeal In Commercial Dispute Arising From Arbitration Act Must Be Filed Before Commercial Appellate Court, Not HC: Orissa High Court

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The Orissa High Court bench of Justice S.K. Panigrahi has held that a plain reading of Sections 6 and 10 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, leads to the conclusion that the appropriate 'court' to consider a commercial dispute, even if it arises under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, would be the commercial court and an appeal would, therefore, lie …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up [20th January-26th January 2025]
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up [20th January-26th January 2025]

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Supreme Court Case Detail : M/S R.S. High Courts Bombay High Court Case Title: Health Care, Medical & General Stores Versus Amulya Investment,Through Proprietor Mr. Sameer G. Narvekar Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 23 The Bombay High Court bench of Justices A.S. Chandurkar and Rajesh S. Patil has held that service of a signed copy of an award on an employee of …

[S.16 Arbitration Act] Jurisdiction Of Tribunal Cannot Be Challenged After Submission Of Defence: Allahabad High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

[S.16 Arbitration Act] Jurisdiction Of Tribunal Cannot Be Challenged After Submission Of Defence: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that as per Section 16 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal cannot be challenged after submission of defence and that the arbitral tribunal is empowered to adjudicate on its own jurisdiction. The bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Dr. Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava held “Section 16 of …

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 …

Violation Of Provisions Of Arbitration Act Or MSMED Act Can Be Adjudicated By Court U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Orissa High Court
2 months ago

Violation Of Provisions Of Arbitration Act Or MSMED Act Can Be Adjudicated By Court U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Orissa High Court

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An Orissa High Court bench of Justice K.R. Mohapatra has dismissed a writ petition upon holding that the petitioner, without availing the efficacious statutory remedy u/s 34 of the Arbitration Act had approached the Court under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution for which the Court was not inclined to exercise its discretionary power to entertain it. Additionally, the …

Award Passed After Inordinate And Unexplained Delay Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Madras High Court
2 months ago

Award Passed After Inordinate And Unexplained Delay Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Madras High Court

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The Madras High Court bench of Justice P.B. Balaji has held that inordinate and unexplained delay in passing the arbitral award can be a ground to set it aside under section 34 of the Arbitration Act. The court noted that in Harji Engineering Works Private Limited v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, the Delhi High Court while referring to the UNCITRAL …

[Arbitration Act] Section 8 Application Must Be Filed Before Or Simultaneously With Written Statement: Calcutta High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

[Arbitration Act] Section 8 Application Must Be Filed Before Or Simultaneously With Written Statement: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court Bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Subhendu Samanta held that when no application for reference to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act is made by either party, the civil court may very well entertain the suit and proceed with the adjudication of the same on merits in accordance with law. Hence, in any …

'Strength' Or 'Weakness' Of Case Cannot Justify Delay In Filing Appeal: Andhra Pradesh High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

'Strength' Or 'Weakness' Of Case Cannot Justify Delay In Filing Appeal: Andhra Pradesh High Court

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The Andhra Pradesh High Court, while dismissing a condonation of delay application, observed that the strength or weakness of a case cannot justify the delay if the appellant has failed to demonstrate diligence in filing the appeal. Consequently, the appellants filed the present appeal along with an application to condone the delay of 880 days in filing the same. “Though …

Arbitration Cases Annual Digest 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration Cases Annual Digest 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. 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 …

Sufficiency Of Reasons Over Number Of Days Is Considered While Determining Plea Of Condonation Of Delay U/S 37(1)(2) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC
3 months ago

Sufficiency Of Reasons Over Number Of Days Is Considered While Determining Plea Of Condonation Of Delay U/S 37(1)(2) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee held that the appellant failed to demonstrate any plausible reasons for the delay caused in filing the present appeal. The appeal was also accompanied by two applications, the first seeking condonation of 670 days delay in filing the appeal and the second 591 days delay in re-filing …

Petition U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Entertained After Lapse Of 3 Yrs From Date Of Cause Of Action Arising: J&K High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Petition U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Entertained After Lapse Of 3 Yrs From Date Of Cause Of Action Arising: J&K High Court

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The Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court bench of Justice Tashi Rabstan has held that the petition under section 11 of the Arbitration Act cannot be entertained after lapse of 3 years from the date of cause of action having arisen. In the present case, the cause of action to file the petition under Section 11 of the Act, …

Two Arbitration Petitions For Same Relief Cannot Be Filed: Chhattisgarh High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Arbitration Petitions For Same Relief Cannot Be Filed: Chhattisgarh High Court

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The Chhattisgarh High Court bench of Chief Justice Mr. Ramesh Sinha has held that two arbitration petitions for the same relief cannot be filed. The members of the applicant Society are the lessees of the respondent, a registered private Company and all the individual members have entered into lease agreement for transfer of individual shop. It also submitted that despite …

Special Treatment Cannot Be Given To Govt For Delay In Filing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Special Treatment Cannot Be Given To Govt For Delay In Filing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Ms. Justice Rekha Palli and Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee has affirmed that just because the appellant is government that doesn't mean that a special treatment will be given while condoning the delay in filing the appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration Act. That In M/s Jaitely Construction Co. v. Union of India the …

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

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 …

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 …

High Court As Court Of Record Can Recall Or Review Orders Passed U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

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
4 months, 1 week ago

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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Court Has Power To Grant Anti-Enforcement Injunction Against Proceedings In Foreign Court Which Threaten Arbitral Process Initiated In India: Delhi High Court
7 months ago

Court Has Power To Grant Anti-Enforcement Injunction Against Proceedings In Foreign Court Which Threaten Arbitral Process Initiated In India: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar has held that when proceedings in a foreign court, or a decree issued by a foreign court, threaten the arbitral process that may be initiated in India, the court has the authority under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to restrain the party from continuing with the foreign proceedings or …

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024

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

Interim Measures U/s 17 Of Arbitration Act Affecting Third-Party Rights Is Appealable: Delhi High Court
8 months ago

Interim Measures U/s 17 Of Arbitration Act Affecting Third-Party Rights Is Appealable: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that a third party, whose rights for a registered charge are affected by an arbitral award, can challenge such award under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Regarding the creation of charge, the High Court held that the Dalmia Group failed to demonstrate the existence of …

Chief Justice Or Their Designate Cannot Adjudicate Merits Of Dispute Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
8 months, 2 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 …

Take Steps To Avoid Delays In Filing Arbitration Appeals: Allahabad High Court To State's Principal Law Secretary
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Take Steps To Avoid Delays In Filing Arbitration Appeals: Allahabad High Court To State's Principal Law Secretary

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The Allahabad High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Uttar Pradesh to take steps to avoid delays in filing arbitration appeals beyond statutory limitations by the State Government and submit a report on the actions taken in this regard within 6 months. While deciding an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 filed by the Government …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 24 - June 30, 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: June 24 - June 30, 2024

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Delhi High Court Objections Regarding Time-Barred Claims Under Section 11 Petition Should Be Left For Arbitral Tribunal: Delhi High Court Case Title: Capri Global Capital Limited Vs Ms Kiran Case Number: ARB.P. Orrisa High Court No Reappreciation Of Evidence Permitted Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act, Arbitrator's Views Must Be Respected: Orissa High Court Case Title: Principal Secretary to the …

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 …

[Arbitration Act] General Explanation Of Intra-departmental Analysis And Discussions Doesn't Constitute Credible Explanation For Delay In Filing Appeal: Delhi High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

[Arbitration Act] General Explanation Of Intra-departmental Analysis And Discussions Doesn't Constitute Credible Explanation For Delay In Filing Appeal: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju held that a general explanation of intra-departmental analysis and discussions doesn't constitute as valid and credible explanation for condonation of delay in filing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Brief Facts: The Appellant approached the Delhi High Court and filed …

Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court
9 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. …

Arbitration Act | Misplacement Of File By Lawyer Not Sufficient Ground For Condoning 966 Days Delay: Allahabad High Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arbitration Act | Misplacement Of File By Lawyer Not Sufficient Ground For Condoning 966 Days Delay: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has refused to condone a delay of 966 days in filing appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which was due to misplacement of case files by the lawyer while shifting his office during Dussehra. The Court relied on M/s N.V. International v. State of Assam and others, where the Supreme Court …

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 …

Supreme Court Concludes The Question Of Jurisdiction Under Section 29A Of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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

S.5 Limitation Act Does Not Apply To Application U/S 34 Arbitration Act, Timeline Provided To Be Adhered Strictly: Allahabad High Court
10 months ago

S.5 Limitation Act Does Not Apply To Application U/S 34 Arbitration Act, Timeline Provided To Be Adhered Strictly: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act does not apply to proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the timeline provided in Section 34 for challenging an arbitral award must be strictly adhered to. Proviso to Section 34 empowers Court to condone a delay of 30 days if sufficient …

Special Appeal/ Letters Patent Appeal Against Order U/S.11 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable: Allahabad High Court
10 months ago

Special Appeal/ Letters Patent Appeal Against Order U/S.11 Of Arbitration Act Not Maintainable: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that by virtue of Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, special appeal and letters patent appeal against orders passed under Section 11, and of the Act is not maintainable. Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 bars any appeal, including letters patent appeals against an order passed under Section …

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

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

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

Special Appeal Not Maintainable Against Order Of Hearing Decided By Single Judge: Allahabad High Court
10 months, 1 week ago

Special Appeal Not Maintainable Against Order Of Hearing Decided By Single Judge: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that a special appeal is not maintainable against the order of hearing established by a single judge in an interim order. “The Submission made pertaining to the preferential claim of the appellant, does not affect the order passed by the learned Single Judge indicating the sequence in which the matters are to be heard …

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

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th April to 21st April 2024
10 months, 3 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 …

Court Under Section 19 Of MSMED Act, 2006 Empowered To Allow Predeposit In Installments: Allahabad High Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Court Under Section 19 Of MSMED Act, 2006 Empowered To Allow Predeposit In Installments: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court division bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Jaspreet Singh held that expression “in the manner directed by such court” in Section 19 of the Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 gives the discretion to the court to allow the predeposit to be made, if felt necessary, in installments also. Section 19 of …

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

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

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

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict
11 months ago

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict

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The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in …

Arbitration Weekly Round-up: 1st April to 7th April 2024
11 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
11 months, 2 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 …

Allahabad High Court Directs Inquiry Against Officers Who Failed To File Arbitration Appeals Within Prescribed Limitation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Directs Inquiry Against Officers Who Failed To File Arbitration Appeals Within Prescribed Limitation

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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 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 which were filed after a delay of 513 days. While dismissing the appeals filed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the …

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 …

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