Articles

21st May, 2021

Only those disputes which existed on the date of reference to arbitration are within the scope of such arbitration and not any subsequent dispute

In the matter of Raghuvir Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Ircon International Limited in Arb. A. (Comm) 15/2021 decided on 18.05.2021 by the Delhi High Court. Facts: After disputes arose between the parties, the respondent threatened […]
18th May, 2021

An application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not maintainable after admission of Section 7 IBC petition as the dispute becomes non-arbitrable

In the matter of Indus Biotech Private Limited vs. Kotak India Venture (Offshore) Fund & Ors. in Civil Appeal No. 1070/ 2021 and Arbitration petition (Civil) No. 48/2019 decided on 26.03.2021 by the Supreme Court. […]
16th May, 2021

In an arbitration proceeding, mere absence of supporting affidavit under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 will not render electronic document inadmissible or unreliable

In the matter of Megha Enterprises & Ors. Vs. M/s Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd. In O.M.P.(COMM) No. 79/ 2021 decided on 15.04.2021 by the Delhi High Court. Facts: Petition was filed under Section 34 of […]
16th May, 2021

Mere correspondence between the parties would not extend the period of limitation for filing an application under Section 11 seeking the appointment of an arbitrator.

Secunderabad Cantonment Board v. B. Ramachandraiah and Sons decided on 15.03.2021 by the Hon’ble Supreme Court FACTS: The present matter involves appeals that arise out of petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation […]
16th May, 2021

Existence of an arbitration clause does not debar the Court from entertaining a writ petition.

In the matter of Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. and Anr Vs. CG Powe and Industrial Solutions Limited and Anr. in SLP (C) No. 8630/2020 decided on 12.05.2021 General Conditions of the composite contract […]
13th May, 2021

The claim of an arbitral award-holder can be frustrated on the approval of a Resolution Plan under Section 31 of IBC, 2016.

Sirpur Paper Mills Limited Vs. I.K. Merchants Pvt. Ltd. (A.P. 550/2008) decided on 07.05.2021 by Hon’ble Calcutta High Court. Facts of the case: The present matter deals with a petition u/s 34 of the Arbitration […]
11th May, 2021

Period of limitation for filing petition under Sec 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is governed by Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) and Anr. v. Nortel Networks India Pvt. Ltd. decided on 10.03.2021 FACTS: In the instant matter, the respondent Nortel Networks India Pvt. Ltd. (Nortel) was awarded a purchase order for […]
10th Mar, 2021

Blank cheque leaf would attract presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

The Hon’ble Supreme Court held that even a blank cheque leaf, voluntarily signed and handed over by the Accused, which is towards some payment, would attract presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, […]
10th Mar, 2021

Statements which are defamatory in nature, made by spouse against the other spouse can amount to mental cruelty

The Hon’ble Supreme Court set aside the impugned of the High Court wherein the High Court had set aside the decree for dissolution of marriage passed by the Family Court. In Joydeep Majumdar vs. Bharti […]
11th Jan, 2021

Marital status of a daughter does not make any difference in law to her entitlement for seeking appointment on compassionate grounds

Marriage does not determine the continuance of the relationship of a child with the parent, whether son or a daughter. Son continues to be a son both before and after marriage and a daughter also […]
11th Jan, 2021

Landlord-tenant disputes are arbitrable as the Transfer of Property Act does not forbid or foreclose arbitration

The 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court in Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading Corporation, 2020 SCC OnLine SC 1018, decided on 14.12.2020 overruled the ratio in Himangni Enterprises v. Kamaljeet Singh Ahluwalia wherein it was […]
2nd Dec, 2020

Challenge to Foreign Award u/s 34 is not maintainable

The Hon’ble Supreme Court on 26.11.2020 in the matter of Noy Vallesina Engineering Spa Vs. Jindal Drugs Limited & Ors (Civil Appeal No. 8607 Of 2010), while referring to a catena of judgments, held that […]