Arbitration & ADR

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court underscored the distinct nature of arbitration proceedings and complaints filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (“NI Act”). Justice Amit Bansal, presiding over the case of Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited and Ors. v. UEM India Pvt Ltd date ( decided on 23rd November 2023), […]

A Case Study of Nemai Chandra Roy Karmakar vs. Sarada Construction   In a landmark decision, the Calcutta High Court, led by Justice Bibhas Ranjan De, addressed significant legal nuances within the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act). The case in question, Nemai Chandra Roy Karmakar alias Nemai Roy vs. Sarada Construction (C.O. 586 […]

Delhi High Court’s Stance on Contract Termination The High Court of Delhi has made a significant ruling regarding the limitations of Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act). This decision, presided over by Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, came to light in the notable case of Yassh Deep Builders LLP (Petitioner) vs. Sushil […]

In a pivotal judgement, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, under the Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, delivered a detailed analysis on the interplay between arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and enforcement proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act).  The bench, […]

On December 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of India delivered a groundbreaking verdict that promises to significantly impact arbitration proceedings across the nation. In the case of In Re: Interplay between Arbitration Agreements under the Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, a seven-judge bench unanimously addressed the long-standing controversy regarding […]