Arbitration Court Reckoner: September 2020
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Arbitration Court Reckoner: September 2020

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By way of the present column, an attempt is made to briefly review the salutary judgments pronounced by the Courts in the month of September 2020 under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Chaitanya Construction Company v Delhi Jal Board High Court of Delhi took note of the fact that S. 7 of the Act itself provides that the arbitration agreement need not be in any concrete or particular form and held that the mere fact that the Respondent therein, who had invited tenders for the work in question, had not signed the agreement containing the arbitration clause was not a ground to hold that there was no arbitration clause. Section 17 Principles governing grant of injunctions, appointments of receiver etc are a part of substantive law of country within ambit of S. 28 In Flywheel Logistics Solutions P. Ltd. v Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd. & Ors., High Court of Madras was dealing with challenge to orders passed by the arbitrator u/s 17 of the Act to seize the vehicles which had been purchased by way of loan agreement which was subject of arbitration. View of the Arbitrator plausible view and merits no interference In NHAI v Sahakar Global Ltd.¸ High Court of Delhi while dismissing the petition filed assailing the arbitral award held that not only was the scope of judicial interference in an arbitral award limited if the view taken by the Arbitrator is a possible view but also further held that the arbitrator has, after detailed analysis of the documents and pleadings, rightly come to the conclusion that implementation of GST by the Government of India constitutes change of law having material adverse affect on the obligations of parties and is thus a force majeure event as per the clause between the parties. Article 227 As no restriction either in the arbitration agreement or in the order of reference, counter claims can be raised In Ved Prakash Mithal & Sons v Principal, Kirori Mal College & Ors, High Court of Delhi was dealing with a petition impugning the order of the Arbitrator rejecting the Petitioner's application for rejection of counter claims on the ground that there was no specific reference of counter claim by the Court while referring the parties to arbitration u/s 8 of the Act and thus arbitral tribunal is precluded from entertaining the counter claim.

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Termination Of Mandate Of Arbitral Tribunal Results In Waste Of Time, Resources And Money, Court Allowed Petition U/S 29A (4) And (5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Termination Of Mandate Of Arbitral Tribunal Results In Waste Of Time, Resources And Money, Court Allowed Petition U/S 29A (4) And (5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that the parties and the Arbitral Tribunal have invested a lot of time, effort and energy in the arbitral proceedings. Brief Facts: The present petition has been filed under Section 29A and of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 read with section 7 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 …

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nominal Index: National Highways Authority of India vs. Devi Ram & Others 2024 LiveLaw 78 Engineer-in-Chief & Ors. Versus Dev Raj 2024 LiveLaw 79 Suresh Kumar Vs State of H.P 2024 LiveLaw 80 Ashok Thakur v. State of Himachal Pradesh and Anr 2024 LiveLaw 81 Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Versus Himachal Pradesh Farmers' Forum 2024 LiveLaw 82 Judgments/Orders: Himachal Pradesh High …

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

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High Courts Allahabad High Court Case Title: Anoop Maheshwari v. Thomas T. Kurian While entertaining a revision petition related to a tenancy agreement, the Allahabad High Court has held that a clause for arbitration cannot be invoked for any disputes that arise after the contract has come to an end. Bombay High Court Case Title: Bks Galaxy Realtors LLP v. …

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

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna has held that section 2 of the Arbitration Act which defined the International Commercial Arbitration is a non derogable provision and its applicability cannot be excluded even by mutual consent of the parties. However, certain Sections of the Act, like S.2 which is the definition section, form the basic structure …

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence
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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Sachin Datta held that after persuading the Supreme Court to refer the disputes to arbitration, it is not open for the appellant to now question the validity of the reference. Thereafter, the appellant filed a suit seeking a decree of permanent injunction restraining the respondent from raising any illegal …

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence
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Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Sachin Datta held that after persuading the Supreme Court to refer the disputes to arbitration, it is not open for the appellant to now question the validity of the reference. Thereafter, the appellant filed a suit seeking a decree of permanent injunction restraining the respondent from raising any illegal …

"Maintainability" And "Jurisdiction" Cannot Be Conflated While Deciding Application U/S 20 Of Arbitration Act, 1940: Bombay HC
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"Maintainability" And "Jurisdiction" Cannot Be Conflated While Deciding Application U/S 20 Of Arbitration Act, 1940: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Amit Borkar has held that maintainability and jurisdiction cannot be used interchangeably as they connote different things. 321 of 2000 filed under Section 20 of the Arbitration Act, 1940, wherein it was held that the Court had no jurisdiction to entertain the application. This order was challenged by the respondent before the ADJ …

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

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 …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]
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Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]

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Supreme Court S.29A Arbitration | 'Sufficient Cause' To Extend Time For Award Should Be Interpreted To Facilitate Effective Dispute Resolution : Supreme Court Case Title: M/S AJAY PROTECH PVT. 34078 of 2023 The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Arif S. Doctor has held that Section 9 of the A&C Act is not the correct mechanism to obtain relief against …

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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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 …

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. …

Well Reasoned Award Cannot Be Interfered With Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Well Reasoned Award Cannot Be Interfered With Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Tara Vitasta Ganju affirmed that Courts should not customarily interfere with Arbitral Awards that are well reasoned, and contain a plausible view.Judges, by nature, may incline towards using a corrective lens, however, under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, this corrective lens is inappropriate especially under Section 37 of the …

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11 - November 17, 2024
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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11 - November 17, 2024

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 580 to 2024 LiveLaw 593 Nominal Index: Naresh Goyal v. ED, 2024 LiveLaw 580 Onkar Kalmankar vs Public Information Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 581 Ashish Kishor Gadkari vs Election Commission of India, 2024 LiveLaw 582 M/S. vs. Rolta Private Limited And Anr., 2024 LiveLaw 586 Credit Agricole CIB Services Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors, 2024 …

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 …

Enforcement Of Foreign Award Cannot Be Refused U/S 48 Of Arbitration Act Unless It Is Against Public Policy: Chhattisgarh HC
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Enforcement Of Foreign Award Cannot Be Refused U/S 48 Of Arbitration Act Unless It Is Against Public Policy: Chhattisgarh HC

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The Chhattisgarh High Court bench of Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari has held that enforcement of a foreign award cannot be refused under section 48 of the Arbitration Act unless it is shown that the award is against the public policy of India. Since the property of the respondent/judgment-debtor is located in the territory of the State of Chhattisgarh, both these …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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 …

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 …

Inordinate, Unexplained Delay In Passing Award After Conclusion Of Arguments Can Be Ground To Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Inordinate, Unexplained Delay In Passing Award After Conclusion Of Arguments Can Be Ground To Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that inordinate and unexplained delay in passing an award from the date of the conclusion of the pleadings can be a ground to set it aside under section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts The present petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 assails …

Scope Of Review U/S 37 Is Limited To Ascertaining Compliance With S. 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Scope Of Review U/S 37 Is Limited To Ascertaining Compliance With S. 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Rekha Palli and Saurabh Banerjee affirmed that the Court under section 37 of the Arbitration Act cannot undertake an independent assessment of the merits of the award, and must only ascertain that the exercise of power by the Court under Section 34 has not exceeded the scope of the provision Brief Facts The …

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

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

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

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

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 …

Institutionalizing Arbitration: The Crucial Role of Domain Experts in India's Appellate Tribunals
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Institutionalizing Arbitration: The Crucial Role of Domain Experts in India's Appellate Tribunals

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Legal experts emphasize the importance of the right talent to yield successful results in arbitration tribunals. The introduction of appellate tribunals dedicated to arbitration would require the inclusion of domain experts to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to specialized sector rules. This would help retain cases within the country and establish India as a global arbitration hub.

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

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The Delhi High Court has held that any proceedings before an improperly constituted arbitral tribunal are non-est. This means that any disputes arising from an improperly constituted arbitral tribunal are not subject to arbitration. The court also held that whether a particular claim is precluded from arbitration on account of being an excepted matter should be decided by a duly …

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

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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 …

Constitution bench reserves judgment in arbitration case
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Constitution bench reserves judgment in arbitration case

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Friday reserved its judgment on the complex legal question of whether one party in an arbitration can unilaterally appoint a panel of arbitrators and require the other party to select arbitrators from that panel. During the proceedings, the bench highlighted the critical importance of maintaining integrity in arbitration, particularly in …

Court Has Power To Grant Anti-Enforcement Injunction Against Proceedings In Foreign Court Which Threaten Arbitral Process Initiated In India: Delhi High Court
4 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 …

India aims to be global arbitration hub. And cut costs for its biggest litigant.
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India aims to be global arbitration hub. And cut costs for its biggest litigant.

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New Delhi: The Union law ministry has commissioned a study of the legal frameworks in top international commercial centers as part of its efforts to position India as a global arbitration hub. The ministry is looking to address challenges in India’s arbitration system and improve the execution of arbitral awards, or out-of-court settlements, two officials said, declining to be identified. …

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: July 2024
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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 …

Delhi HC appoints arbitrator to deal with disputes between cricketer Yuvraj Singh, realtor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Interim Measures U/s 17 Of Arbitration Act Affecting Third-Party Rights Is Appealable: Delhi High Court
5 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 …

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Compensation For Breach If Contract Is Incapable Of Specific Performance: Delhi High Court
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Arbitration Weekly Roundup: July 08 - July 14, 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Calcutta High Court Strikes Down Arbitration Clause As Unconstitutional, Upholds Subcontractor's Right To Independent Dispute Resolution
5 months, 1 week ago

Calcutta High Court Strikes Down Arbitration Clause As Unconstitutional, Upholds Subcontractor's Right To Independent Dispute Resolution

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya has struck part of the arbitration clause as being violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. The High Court noted that the clause provided a clear bar against arbitration for disputes between the subcontractor and the contractor, using negative language to indicate this prohibition. The High Court noted that clause 14.0 …

Arbitration Cases Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Cases Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2024

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

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

Live Law  

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 …

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