Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Award Interest On Interest: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Award Interest On Interest: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has observed that the arbitral tribunal cannot award interest on the amount of interest already granted in the award. The Award The respondent claimed damages in respect of airlifting charges and service tax and interest on all the claims. Contention of the parties The petitioner challenged the award on the following grounds: The arbitrator erred in allowing the claims of the respondent with respect to the airlifting charges as the same were conditional upon the respondent producing evidence for the same and in absence of its failure to adduce evidence regarding the cost it incurred for airlifting the equipment, the claims were liable to be rejected. The Court held that the tribunal erred in allowing the claim of the respondent with respect to further interest on the amount of interest already allowed in relation to the other claims.

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Interest Cannot Be Awarded By Arbitrator When Awarding Of Interest Is Prohibited In Contract: Madhya Pradesh High Court
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Interest Cannot Be Awarded By Arbitrator When Awarding Of Interest Is Prohibited In Contract: Madhya Pradesh High Court

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court bench of Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva and Vinay Saraf has held that the tribunal has no discretion to award payment of interest when there is clear prohibition in the contract that the interest cannot be given. “In Kamatchi Amman Constructions vs. Divisional Railway Manager the Supreme Court while interpreting an identical clause in the contract subject …

Arbitral Tribunal Imposing Exorbitant Interest Not Violative Of Fundamental Policy Of Indian Laws: Delhi High Court
1 month ago

Arbitral Tribunal Imposing Exorbitant Interest Not Violative Of Fundamental Policy Of Indian Laws: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma, while hearing a review petition of an appeal filed by the appellant u/s 37 of the A&C Act read with Section 13 of the Commercial Court Act observed that the exuberant interest rate charged in the commercial world depends upon the transparency of the terms and conditions …

Arbitral Award Without Rationale For Damages Is Ex Facie Contrary To Settled Law, Can Be Set Aside: Delhi High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Arbitral Award Without Rationale For Damages Is Ex Facie Contrary To Settled Law, Can Be Set Aside: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has observed that any award of damages, on the touch stone of Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, must be predicated on actual loss suffered. Observations: The court held that the impugned award did not warrant interference under section 34 of the Arbitration Act being predicated on a plausible interpretation …

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 …

Award Cannot Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act If View Taken By Arbitrator Is A Plausible View: Delhi High Court
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Award Cannot Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act If View Taken By Arbitrator Is A Plausible View: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that conduct of the parties has to be seen before granting equitable relief for specific performance of the contract. Brief Facts The present petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 assails an arbitral award dated 12.04.2022, whereby the arbitral tribunal has refused to grant specific …

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 …

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Compensation For Breach If Contract Is Incapable Of Specific Performance: Delhi High Court
5 months ago

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Compensation For Breach If Contract Is Incapable Of Specific Performance: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju has held that the arbitral tribunal may exercise its power to award compensation for breach if a Contract has become incapable of specific performance. The Appellant's petition under Section 34 was dismissed, with the High Court noting that it cannot interfere with the arbitral tribunal's findings …

Arbitrator Can Award Interest Anytime After The Award Is Passed Till Actual Payment Is Made: Uttarakhand High Court
6 months, 1 week ago

Arbitrator Can Award Interest Anytime After The Award Is Passed Till Actual Payment Is Made: Uttarakhand High Court

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The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld an arbitration award observing that an arbitrator can award interest after the award is given till the actual payment is made. Hearing the matter, the bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Bahri and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal directed the state to pay additional interest as awarded by the arbitrator on the total amount due from the …

Arvind Kejriwal put personal interest over national interest: Delhi HC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal put personal interest over national interest: Delhi HC

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On 26th April, in a stinging setback to the Aam Aadmi Party, the Delhi High Court censured the Delhi government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi which is also headed by his party because it failed to supply textbooks to more than two lakh students. The problem is that you are trying to appropriate …

When Parties Agree For No Interest Payable Till Arbitral Award Is Made, Arbitrator Bound By This Agreement: Delhi High Court
9 months, 1 week ago

When Parties Agree For No Interest Payable Till Arbitral Award Is Made, Arbitrator Bound By This Agreement: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Prateek Jalan held that when parties agree that no interest shall be payable, the Arbitral Tribunal is bound by that agreement. Brief Facts: The Petitioner challenged an Arbitral Award, specifically contesting the portion wherein the Arbitrator granted interest on the Respondent's recovery claim against outstanding bills. The Arbitrator in that case awarded …

Non Filing Of Arbitral Award Along Section 34 Is A Fatal Defect, Makes Filing Non-Est: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 34 Petition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Non Filing Of Arbitral Award Along Section 34 Is A Fatal Defect, Makes Filing Non-Est: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 34 Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Prateek Jalan held that non filing of the arbitral award along with the Petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is a fatal defect, making such filing as non-est. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and filed a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration …

Arbitral Award Lacking Adequate Reasoning Is Inherently Flawed With Patent Illegality: Delhi High Court Allows Section 34 Petition
10 months ago

Arbitral Award Lacking Adequate Reasoning Is Inherently Flawed With Patent Illegality: Delhi High Court Allows Section 34 Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Mohan Kumar Ohri held that an arbitral award lacking adequate reasoning suffers from the inherent flaw of patent illegality. Thereafter, the Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and challenged the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 on the ground of absence of pre-award interest. The High Court …

Partial Setting Aside Of An Arbitral Award Valid U/s 34 If Part Is Independent And Doesn't Affect Other Components: Delhi High Court Allows Execution Petition
10 months ago

Partial Setting Aside Of An Arbitral Award Valid U/s 34 If Part Is Independent And Doesn't Affect Other Components: Delhi High Court Allows Execution Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh held that partial setting aside of an award is valid and justified as long as the part proposed for annulment is independent and can be validly incised without affecting other components. Also, the decree-holder challenged the award in High Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 …

Arbitral Award Can't Be Challenged On Ground Of Bias Of Arbitrator If No Challenge Was Made During Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi High Court
11 months ago

Arbitral Award Can't Be Challenged On Ground Of Bias Of Arbitrator If No Challenge Was Made During Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that an arbitral award cannot be challenged on the ground of bias of arbitrator if no challenge to bias was made during the pendency of arbitral proceedings. The bench of Justice Pratibha M. Singh held that a party that has fully participated in the arbitral proceedings without raising any challenge to the jurisdiction …

Orders Of Arbitral Tribunal Not Signed By All Arbitrators And Absence Of An Arbitrator During Certain Proceedings, Cannot Be A Ground To Set Aside Award: Delhi High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

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

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

Agreement Between The Parties “Birth-Giver”; Arbitrator Can’t Grant Pre-Award Interest When Agreement Provided For No Interest: Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Agreement Between The Parties “Birth-Giver”; Arbitrator Can’t Grant Pre-Award Interest When Agreement Provided For No Interest: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that the agreement between the parties has primacy over the powers of the Arbitral Tribunal to grant pre-award interest under Section 31 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court thus concluded: “Therefore, the learned Arbitrator has acted well within his power in granting an amount of INR 1.3 Crore on account of …

Arbitrator Can Award Pendente Lite Interest If There Is No Bar Under Contract : Supreme Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Arbitrator Can Award Pendente Lite Interest If There Is No Bar Under Contract : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently reiterated that unless there is a specific bar under the contract, it is always open for the Arbitrator to award pendente lite interest in view of Section 31 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. Sundresh, while adjudicating an appeal filed in Indian Railway Construction Company Limited v M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited, has affirmed …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15 January to 21 January 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15 January to 21 January 2022

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Supreme Court: 12 Months Time Limit Under Section 29A Arbitration Act Not Applicable To International Commercial Arbitration: Supreme Court Case Title: TATA Sons Pvt Ltd versus Siva Industries and Holdings Ltd The Supreme Court has held that the time limit of twelve months as prescribed in Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not applicable for international commercial arbitration. …

Delivery Of Arbitration Award To Employee/ Agent Of Party, Not A Valid Delivery Under Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Delivery Of Arbitration Award To Employee/ Agent Of Party, Not A Valid Delivery Under Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that delivery of arbitral award, to be effective under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be made to a person who has direct knowledge of the arbitral proceedings. Challenging the arbitral award, the petitioner filed a petition under Section 34 of the A&C Act before the Delhi High Court. The petitioner, Monika Oli, …

Award Of Costs By Arbitrator, Not Containing Quantification And Reasons, Is Arbitrary: Delhi High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Award Of Costs By Arbitrator, Not Containing Quantification And Reasons, Is Arbitrary: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the mandate contained in Section 31 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as per which an arbitral award shall state the reasons on which it is based, must pervade every aspect of the award, including the award of costs. The petitioner challenged the award of pendente-lite interest and costs of proceedings imposed …

‘Limitation’ Doesn’t Involve Any “Basic Notions Of Morality Or Justice”, For Setting Aside Award : Bombay High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Limitation’ Doesn’t Involve Any “Basic Notions Of Morality Or Justice”, For Setting Aside Award : Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that the ground of limitation, being a mixed question of law and fact, can never be a ground which would involve any “basic notions of morality or justice” for setting aside an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner, Thomas Cook, submitted before the High Court that …

Venue Restriction Provision Contained In Section 42 of A&C Act, Not Applicable To Proceedings Seeking Enforcement Of Award: Delhi High Court
2 years ago

Venue Restriction Provision Contained In Section 42 of A&C Act, Not Applicable To Proceedings Seeking Enforcement Of Award: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would have no application to proceedings seeking enforcement of arbitral award. The petitioner/ award holder Ramacivil India Constructions filed a petition before the Delhi High Court seeking enforcement of the arbitral award passed by the Sole Arbitrator. Referring to the decision of the Division …

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Interest On Security Deposit If The Clause Prohibiting Such Interest Was Not Specifically Pleaded: Madras High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Interest On Security Deposit If The Clause Prohibiting Such Interest Was Not Specifically Pleaded: Madras High Court

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The Madras High Court has held that the arbitral tribunal can award interest despite there being a contractual prohibition if no pleading as to the prohibition was made by the aggrieved party. The Court held that in the adversarial system, adjudication is carried out on the basis of pleading and evidence and a party seeking to resist a claim on …

Arbitral Award Directing Specific Performance Of Contract, Cannot Be Set Aside On Ground Of Inequitable Nature Of Contract: Madras High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Arbitral Award Directing Specific Performance Of Contract, Cannot Be Set Aside On Ground Of Inequitable Nature Of Contract: Madras High Court

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The Madras High Court has ruled that an arbitral award directing specific performance of a contract, cannot be set aside on the ground that the nature of agreement between the parties was not capable of specific enforcement. The respondents, including J. Vengatesh, submitted before the Single Judge that the sale agreement was inequitable and unfair, and that the arbitral award …

Arbitrator Can Award Interest On Interest Under The A&C Act: Orrisa High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Arbitrator Can Award Interest On Interest Under The A&C Act: Orrisa High Court

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The Orissa High Court has held that the arbitrator can award separate interest on claims which are in nature of interest for delayed payment. The Bench of Justice Arindam Sinha held that bar under Section 3 of the Interest Act, 1978 does not apply interest under the A&C Act. The Court rejected the contention of the appellant that the arbitrator …

Arbitrator Has Discretion To Award Post-Award Interest On A Part Of The 'Sum': Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Arbitrator Has Discretion To Award Post-Award Interest On A Part Of The 'Sum': Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that an arbitrator has the discretion to award post-award interest on a part of the 'sum'.The arbitrator has the discretion to determine the rate of reasonable interest, the sum on which the interest is to be paid, that is whether on the whole or any part of the principal amount, and the period for which payment …

Sum Directed To Be Refunded To Assessee Is A debt In The Hands Of Dept.: Delhi High Court Allows Interest On Refund U/S 244A
2 years, 4 months ago

Sum Directed To Be Refunded To Assessee Is A debt In The Hands Of Dept.: Delhi High Court Allows Interest On Refund U/S 244A

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The Delhi High Court held that the Punjab & Sind Bank is entitled to a refund of money deposited by it upon re-computation by the department and interest is liable to be paid under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act. The assessee filed an appeal before the CIT against the order on the ground that the AO had erred …

When The Main Relief Is Rejected By The Arbitral Tribunal, Which Included Interim Relief ,The Interim Relief Granted In Isolation Is Incorrect: Delhi High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

When The Main Relief Is Rejected By The Arbitral Tribunal, Which Included Interim Relief ,The Interim Relief Granted In Isolation Is Incorrect: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that when the main relief claimed by the claimant has been rejected by the Arbitral Tribunal, the Arbitral Tribunal cannot award an interim or ancillary amount, which is included under the same claim, in favour of the claimant. The Single Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula held that when the main relief is rejected by …

Party Can Raise Additional Grounds Based On The Award Passed After The Case Is Remitted To Tribunal Under Section 34(4) Of A&C Act: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Party Can Raise Additional Grounds Based On The Award Passed After The Case Is Remitted To Tribunal Under Section 34(4) Of A&C Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that an order passed by the Arbitral Tribunal, after the matter is remanded back to it by the Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is not a fresh arbitral award that can be challenged by filing a separate petition under Section 34. Thereafter, the petitioner filed an application before …

Inordinate And Unexplained Delay In Rendering Arbitral Award Is Against Public Policy Of India: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Inordinate And Unexplained Delay In Rendering Arbitral Award Is Against Public Policy Of India: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that inordinate and unexplained delay in rendering the arbitral award is in conflict with the public policy of India and is amenable to challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner filed a petition under Section 34 of the A&C Act against the arbitral award before the Delhi High …

Power Of Arbitral Tribunal To Award Interest Is Discretionary & Subject To Agreement Between Parties: Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Power Of Arbitral Tribunal To Award Interest Is Discretionary & Subject To Agreement Between Parties: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has held that the power of the arbitral tribunal to award interest is subject to an agreement between the parties to the contrary. The Court also held that ordinarily the total amount of sum awarded on which the future interest is to be given would include the principal amount and the amount awarded as interest pendente lite. …

Factual/ Legal Errors In Arbitral Award Falling Short Of Perversity Do Not Merit Interference U/S 34 Or 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Factual/ Legal Errors In Arbitral Award Falling Short Of Perversity Do Not Merit Interference U/S 34 Or 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that the Arbitrator or Tribunal is the final arbiter on facts as well as in law, and even errors, factual or legal, which stop short of perversity, do not merit interference under sec. 37 of the Act challenging the order dated 12.07.2017 passed by the Single Judge of High Court which had dismissed the …

Weekly Digest Of Arbitration Cases: April 17 - April 23, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Weekly Digest Of Arbitration Cases: April 17 - April 23, 2022

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Arbitrators Must Say Upfront Their Fees For The Number Of Sittings, Opines Supreme Court During Hearing Case Title: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. versus Afcons Gunanusa The Supreme Court, while hearing on the issue of fixation of standards for fees for arbitrators, has emphasized on "upfront" fixation of arbitrator's fee. Right Of A Party To File Counter Claims Exists …

Court Can Appoint An Arbitrator During The Pendency Of An Appeal Against An Award, Set Aside On Reasons Other Than Merit : Bombay High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Court Can Appoint An Arbitrator During The Pendency Of An Appeal Against An Award, Set Aside On Reasons Other Than Merit : Bombay High Court

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The High Court of Bombay has held that when an award is set aside for other reasons and not on merit, the parties are well within their rights to initiate fresh arbitration in respect of the same claims and pendency of an appeal against such an order is not a ground to refuse the appointment. Menon has further held that …

No Distinction Between Decree Or Awards Where Amounts Are In Foreign Currencies For Purposes Of Enforcement Of Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

No Distinction Between Decree Or Awards Where Amounts Are In Foreign Currencies For Purposes Of Enforcement Of Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that for the purposes of enforcement of arbitral award, no distinction can be made between decree or awards where amounts are decreed or awarded in foreign currencies on the basis of the nationality of the disputing parties.Justice Vibhu Bakhru was dealing with a plea filed by a Decree Holder under sec. The Delhi High …

Party's Participation Insufficient To Infuse Life To Arbitral Proceedings If Award Is Void Due To Arbitrator's Ineligibility: Delhi HC Opines Prima Facie
2 years, 8 months ago

Party's Participation Insufficient To Infuse Life To Arbitral Proceedings If Award Is Void Due To Arbitrator's Ineligibility: Delhi HC Opines Prima Facie

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Expressing a prima facie opinion, the Delhi High Court has observed that the participation of any party is not sufficient to infuse life to arbitral proceedings if the award is void ab initio on the ground of ineligibility of an arbitrator. Justice Vibhu Bakhru made the said observation while staying the enforcement of an arbitral award in the case of …

Objections Against Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Award Can't Be Filed In A Piecemeal Manner: Delhi High Court Imposes 1 Lakh Cost
2 years, 10 months ago

Objections Against Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Award Can't Be Filed In A Piecemeal Manner: Delhi High Court Imposes 1 Lakh Cost

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The Delhi High Court has held that a Judgement Debtor cannot be permitted under Section 48 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to file its objections against enforcement of an arbitral award in a piecemeal manner. Justice Vibhu Bakhru held,"The respondent cannot file its opposition in a piecemeal manner. Sufficient opportunity was granted to the respondent to file its …

Arbitral Award Is To Be Executed At A Place Where Judgment Debtor Resides, Carries Business Or Has Assets: Delhi High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Arbitral Award Is To Be Executed At A Place Where Judgment Debtor Resides, Carries Business Or Has Assets: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court recently dismissed an execution petition filed under Section 36 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act by a Decree Holder for an arbitral award because the the Judgment Debtor was carrying out its business in Chennai and it did not have any office or asset within Delhi jurisdiction. The affidavit of assets filed by the Judgement Debtor …

Arbitrator Cannot Grant Pendente Lite Interest If Contract Contains A Specific Clause Expressly Barring Payment Of Interest: Supreme Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Arbitrator Cannot Grant Pendente Lite Interest If Contract Contains A Specific Clause Expressly Barring Payment Of Interest: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that an arbitrator cannot grant pendente lite interest if the contract contains a specific clause which expressly bars payment of interest.Such a contractual clause will not be a violation of Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the bench of Justices S. Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari observed. The Supreme Court observed that an arbitrator …

Salaries & Pensions Are Rightful Entitlements Of Government Employees; Appropriate Interest Must Be Paid For Delayed Payment: Supreme Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Salaries & Pensions Are Rightful Entitlements Of Government Employees; Appropriate Interest Must Be Paid For Delayed Payment: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that salaries and pensions are rightful entitlements of Government employees and the Government which has delayed the payment of salaries and pensions should be directed to pay interest at an appropriate rate.The Andhra Pradesh High Court had allowed a Public Interest Litigation filed by a former District and Sessions Judge and directed the payment of the. …

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