Referral Court Has Duty To Conclusively Decide Issue Of ‘Existence & Validity Of Arbitration Agreement’ Raised At Pre-Referral Stage : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Referral Court Has Duty To Conclusively Decide Issue Of ‘Existence & Validity Of Arbitration Agreement’ Raised At Pre-Referral Stage : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, when the issue of ‘existence and validity of an arbitration agreement’ is raised at pre-referral stage, then the Court is duty bound to conclusively decide the issue. Ltd. & Ors., has observed that the ‘pre-referral’ jurisdiction of Court under Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 consists of two inquiries, existence and validity of arbitration agreement; and non-arbitrability of dispute. Section 11: Referral Court to determine the issues of existence/validity of arbitration agreement and non-arbitrability of dispute at pre-referral stage The issue before the Supreme Court Bench was regarding jurisdiction of the referral court at pre-referral stage, when the issue of existence and validity of an arbitration agreement is raised. Leaving the issue of existence and validity of arbitration agreement for the Arbitral Tribunal to decide is violative of Section 11 The Bench held that the dispute with respect to the existence and validity of an arbitration agreement, when raised at pre-referral stage, must be decided by the referral court conclusively.

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Non-Signatories To Arbitration Agreement Can Be Made Party To Dispute If Reliefs Sought Against Them Align With Those Sought Against Signatories: Calcutta HC
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Non-Signatories To Arbitration Agreement Can Be Made Party To Dispute If Reliefs Sought Against Them Align With Those Sought Against Signatories: Calcutta HC

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justices Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Uday Kumar has observed that if the reliefs against the non-signatories to the arbitration agreement are in harmony with the reliefs sought against the signatories, particularly when the legal relationship between the signatories and non-signatories are on the same platform vis-a-vis the cause of action of the suit and the …

Veracity Of Allegations Against Settlement Agreement Cannot Be Looked Into By Court In Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Veracity Of Allegations Against Settlement Agreement Cannot Be Looked Into By Court In Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has reiterated that the scope of inquiry under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is limited to examining the prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement. It was further observed that if either party contests a prior settlement agreement, then such allegations cannot be looked into by …

[Arbitration Act] Pre-Referral Jurisdiction Of Court U/S 11(6) Includes Inquiry On Whether Claims Are Ex-Facie & Hopelessly Time Barred: Calcutta HC
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[Arbitration Act] Pre-Referral Jurisdiction Of Court U/S 11(6) Includes Inquiry On Whether Claims Are Ex-Facie & Hopelessly Time Barred: Calcutta HC

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The Calcutta High Court Bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has held that while the scope of adjudication by referral court is limited and entails a mere examination of whether the arbitration agreement exists or not, the referral court is not precluded from examining whether the claim is deadwood or ex facie barred. As per the decision of the Apex Court …

Arbitration Act | Courts' Jurisdiction Under Sections 34 and 37 Do Not Extend To Modifying Arbitral Award: Supreme Court Reiterates
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Arbitration Act | Courts' Jurisdiction Under Sections 34 and 37 Do Not Extend To Modifying Arbitral Award: Supreme Court Reiterates

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Recently, the Supreme Court affirmed the principle laid down in National Highways Authority of India vs. M. Hakeem & Another that the jurisdiction of the Courts under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 will not extend to modifying an arbitral award.The bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra was hearing the case dealing with …

Substantive Objections On Validity Or Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Can Be Adjudicated By Tribunal U/S 16 Of Act: Bombay HC
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Substantive Objections On Validity Or Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Can Be Adjudicated By Tribunal U/S 16 Of Act: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan has held that substantive objections concerning the validity and existence of an arbitration agreement can be adjudicated by the Arbitral Tribunal and not by the court under section 11 of the Arbitration Act. In doing so, the Arbitral Tribunal may also rule on any objections with respect to the existence or …

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

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The Himachal High Court bench of Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua has held that the High Court which exercises original civil jurisdiction cannot be classified as 'Court' for the purpose of Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act when it merely appointed arbitrators under Section 11 of the Act. Section 42 of the Act will not be attracted where …

Arbitration Cases Annual Digest 2024
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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 …

Arbitration Cases Quarterly Digest: October To December 2024
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Arbitration Cases Quarterly Digest: October To December 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: R.P. Agreement Between Parties Must Be Given Primacy When Deciding Petition U/S 9 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court Case Title: M/S INNOVATIVE FACILITY SOLUTIONS PVT LTD v. M/S AFFORDABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1192 The Delhi High Court Bench of Mr. Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the role of the court under section 9 of …

Arbitration Act: Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024
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Arbitration Act: Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

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As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. High Court Not Having Original Civil Jurisdiction Cannot Extend Time To Pass Arbitral Award As Per S.29A Arbitration Act : Supreme Court Case: Chief Engineer PWD v. M/s BSC …

Arbitration Act: Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024
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Arbitration Act: Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

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As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. High Court Not Having Original Civil Jurisdiction Cannot Extend Time To Pass Arbitral Award As Per S.29A Arbitration Act : Supreme Court Case: Chief Engineer PWD v. M/s BSC …

S. 33 Arbitration Act | Clarification On Award Can Be Issued Even After Arbitral Tribunal Becomes Functus Officio : Supreme Court
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S. 33 Arbitration Act | Clarification On Award Can Be Issued Even After Arbitral Tribunal Becomes Functus Officio : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that although the Arbitral Tribunal becomes functus officio after passing an award, it would still retain the limited jurisdiction to clarify or correct errors in an award under Section 33 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan dismissed the appeal filed against the Delhi High Court's …

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

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

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

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

Section 29A Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: Complications More Than Cure
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Section 29A Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996: Complications More Than Cure

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This article is an attempt to highlight the complexities involved under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Ltd. v. General Manager & Anr., reiterated the principle that the extension of mandate under Section 29A shall be only for a “sufficient cause”. In Larsen and Toubro Ltd. v. IIC Limited and Anr., it is held by the Delhi …

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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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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 …

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

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

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

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

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the objections as regards the capacity of the party to initiate arbitration is an aspect which is necessarily required to be gone into the arbitration proceedings, however, the same could not preclude the constitution of an Arbitral Tribunal. The court held that a party may raise appropriate jurisdictional/preliminary …

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

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

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

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

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad has held that pre requirement of conciliation in an arbitration clause before invoking the arbitration cannot be a bar to file an application under section 11 of the Arbitration Act seeking appointment of an Arbitrator. That disputes have arisen between the parties regarding payment of dues.,the Petitioner herein invoked Clause 17.7 …

S. 11(6) A&C Act | Referral Courts Should Limit Its Enquiry To Prima Facie Existence Of Arbitration Agreement : Supreme Court
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S. 11(6) A&C Act | Referral Courts Should Limit Its Enquiry To Prima Facie Existence Of Arbitration Agreement : Supreme Court

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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. “The scope of inquiry under Section 11 of the Act, 1996 is limited to ascertaining the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. In our view, such …

S. 11(6) A&C Act | Referral Courts Should Limit Its Enquiry To Prima Facie Existence Of Arbitration Agreement : Supreme Court
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4 months, 1 week ago

S. 11(6) A&C Act | Referral Courts Should Limit Its Enquiry To Prima Facie Existence Of Arbitration Agreement : Supreme Court

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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. “The scope of inquiry under Section 11 of the Act, 1996 is limited to ascertaining the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. In our view, such …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 4th November To 10th November 2024
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Arbitral Tribunal May Impose Costs On Party Abusing Referral Court's Limited Jurisdiction To Compel Another's Participation In Arbitration : Supreme Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitral Tribunal May Impose Costs On Party Abusing Referral Court's Limited Jurisdiction To Compel Another's Participation In Arbitration : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that in the interest of justice, the Arbitral Tribunal may impose costs on the Party who abused the process of law constraining another party to participate in the Arbitral Proceedings by taking advantage of minimal judicial interference at the referral stage. “In order to balance such a limited scope of judicial interference with the interests of …

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

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

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

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

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

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

Limited Scope of Examination under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court
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Limited Scope of Examination under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has held that the scope of examination under section 11 (6A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should be confined to the existence of an arbitration agreement on the basis of Section 7. The court observed that the referral court has limited jurisdiction to see whether an arbitration agreement exists or not. Once it is satisfied …

Arbitration | Dispute Regarding Full & Final Settlement Of Contract Is Arbitrable : Supreme Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration | Dispute Regarding Full & Final Settlement Of Contract Is Arbitrable : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that if any dispute arises as to whether a contract has been discharged or not, such a dispute is arbitrable. “Although ordinarily no arbitrable disputes may subsist after execution of a full and final settlement, yet any dispute pertaining to the full and final settlement itself, by necessary implication being a dispute arising out of or …

Arbitration | Referral Courts Must Not Conduct Intricate Enquiry On Whether Claims Are Time-Barred : Supreme Court Clarifies 'Arif Azim' Judgment
8 months, 1 week ago

Arbitration | Referral Courts Must Not Conduct Intricate Enquiry On Whether Claims Are Time-Barred : Supreme Court Clarifies 'Arif Azim' Judgment

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The Supreme Court held that while deciding a Section 11 petition for an appointment of an arbitrator, the referral courts must not conduct an intricate evidentiary enquiry into the question of whether the claims raised by the applicant are time-barred and should leave that question for determination by the arbitrator. The bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala …

Chief Justice Or Their Designate Cannot Adjudicate Merits Of Dispute Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya has held that it is completely beyond the domain of the Chief Justice and/or his designate, sitting in jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate even prima facie on the merits of an arguable issue involved in the matter, which would fall categorically within the …

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 …

Clause Of 'Amicable Resolution' Cannot Prevent Invocation Of Arbitration After Sincere Efforts At Settlement: Delhi High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clause Of 'Amicable Resolution' Cannot Prevent Invocation Of Arbitration After Sincere Efforts At Settlement: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma has held that the clause of 'amicable resolution' in the arbitration agreement cannot be read as preventing the parties from invoking the arbitration if the parties have sincerely tried to resolve the disputes amicably. The Petitioner filed an application in the High Court under Section 11 of the Arbitration and …

Arbitration Clause Valid Despite Even Number Of Arbitrators: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Clause Valid Despite Even Number Of Arbitrators: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh has held that the arbitration clause is not invalidated merely on the ground that the number of arbitrators, as per the arbitration clause, was an even number and therefore, was in contravention of Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. All disputes shall be subjected to Delhi Jurisdiction only.” …

Arbitration Requires Dispute Arising From Agreement, Unrelated Disputes Ineligible for Arbitration: Rajasthan High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Arbitration Requires Dispute Arising From Agreement, Unrelated Disputes Ineligible for Arbitration: Rajasthan High Court

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The Rajasthan High Court bench of Justice Rekha Borana held that arbitration hinges on the presence of a dispute arising from the agreement between the involved parties. Feeling aggrieved, the Applicant approached the Rajasthan High Court and filed an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for the appointment of the arbitrator. The award of the …

Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court
9 months, 3 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. …

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

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 …

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 …

Prima Facie No Arbitration Agreement Between Parties, Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 11(5) A&C Petition
1 year ago

Prima Facie No Arbitration Agreement Between Parties, Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 11(5) A&C Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma dismissed a petition filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, noting that prima facie there was no arbitration agreement between Petitioner and Respondent. The High Court noted that Section 8, as amended in 2015, mandates the referral of parties to arbitration by a judicial authority …

Even If Arbitral Award Set Aside For Non-Compliance With Section 12, Parties Can File Fresh Section 11 Application For Arbitrator Appointment: Delhi High Court
1 year ago

Even If Arbitral Award Set Aside For Non-Compliance With Section 12, Parties Can File Fresh Section 11 Application For Arbitrator Appointment: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma held that mere invalidation or unenforceability of the arbitrator appointment process does not render the entire arbitration clause void. The bench held that even if an arbitration award is set aside due to unilateral appointment and non-compliance with Section 12 of the Arbitration Act, fundamental agreement between the parties …

Court Not Mere Post Office U/s 11(6) A&C Act, Has Power To Decide Arbitrability By Prima Facie Analysis: Gauhati HC
1 year, 1 month ago

Court Not Mere Post Office U/s 11(6) A&C Act, Has Power To Decide Arbitrability By Prima Facie Analysis: Gauhati HC

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The Gauhati High Court single Judge Justice Michael Zothankhuma has rejected the notion that it is a mere post office under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, obligated to appoint an arbitrator without considering obvious legal infirmities. The single-judge held that the court under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act decides the arbitrability of the dispute by …

Arbitration Clause Does Not Cease With Contract Termination, It Is An Independent Agreement: Delhi High Court Allows S. 11 Application
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitration Clause Does Not Cease With Contract Termination, It Is An Independent Agreement: Delhi High Court Allows S. 11 Application

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sachin Datta dismissed the notion that the arbitration clause would cease to exist with the termination of the contract. Feeling aggrieved, the Petition filed an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in Delhi High Court for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes. Moreover, the …

Unsuccessful Conciliation Proceedings Can't Be Converted Into Arbitration Without Prior Declaration Of Termination: Telangana High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Unsuccessful Conciliation Proceedings Can't Be Converted Into Arbitration Without Prior Declaration Of Termination: Telangana High Court

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The Telangana High Court single bench of Justice T. Madhavi Devi held that if the facilitation conciliation proceedings are unsuccessful and terminated without any settlement, the council cannot be automatically converted into arbitral proceedings without a prior declaration of failure and termination of the conciliation process. Highlighting the distinctions, the High Court noted that arbitration proceedings, governed by Sections 18 …

Arbitration Commences When Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted, Not When Party Gives Receipt Of Claim: Gauhati High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitration Commences When Arbitral Tribunal Is Constituted, Not When Party Gives Receipt Of Claim: Gauhati High Court

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The Gauhati High Court single bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi held that the commencement under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not arise unless an Arbitration Tribunal is constituted. The Petitioner approached the Gauhati High Court and filed a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act for appointment of an arbitral tribunal in accordance …

Seat Of Arbitration Inferred By Contractual Clauses & Conduct Of Parties, Venue Is Considered Seat In Absence Of Other Indications: Delhi High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Seat Of Arbitration Inferred By Contractual Clauses & Conduct Of Parties, Venue Is Considered Seat In Absence Of Other Indications: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani held that mere expression of "place of arbitration" does not automatically indicate the seat and the determination of the seat should be inferred from other clauses in the agreement and the conduct of the parties. Ltd filed an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 …

Claims Related To Company Are Arbitrable Even Though It Is Non-Signatory To Arbitration Agreement, Delhi High Court Reinforces GOC Doctrine
1 year, 1 month ago

Claims Related To Company Are Arbitrable Even Though It Is Non-Signatory To Arbitration Agreement, Delhi High Court Reinforces GOC Doctrine

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The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Pratibha M. Singh held that the disagreements related to the partners' business activities, whether conducted through the firm or the company, fall within the scope of arbitrable matters. Ltd. and held that common business ventures of the partners, whether conducted through the firm or the Company, fell within the purview of the arbitration …

Arbitration Act| Debatable Questions Of Fact Cannot Be Decided In Proceedings U/ S 11(6): Allahabad High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Arbitration Act| Debatable Questions Of Fact Cannot Be Decided In Proceedings U/ S 11(6): Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has reiterated that the scope of judicial review in proceedings under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is very narrow. “In the said judgment, it has been observed that while deciding issue of arbitrability, the Court under Section 11 has a very limited power, confined to cases where there is not even a …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th January To 21st January 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 15th January To 21st January 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. Issues Related To Bias Of An Arbitrator And Conduct Of Arbitral Proceedings Cannot Be Determined Under Section 29A Of The A&C Act: Delhi High Court Reiterates Case Title: Vivek Aggarwal v. Hemant Aggarwal, OMP 29 of 2023 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw …

Supreme Court Judgements On Arbitration In 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Judgements On Arbitration In 2023

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Starting Point Of Limitation U/ Section 34 Arbitration Act In Cases Of Suo Motu Correction Of Award: Supreme Court Explains The Supreme Court observed that the starting point for the limitation under Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, in case of suo moto correction of the award, would be the date on which the correction was made and the corrected …

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