Supreme Court rules legal heirs must challenge arbitral awards under Section 34, not Article 227, affirming Arbitration Act as a complete code.
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Supreme Court dismisses MCGM’s challenge to arbitral award, holds party conduct relevant while deciding jurisdictional objections under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act.
Bombay HC holds Section 9 cannot fasten liability on a non-signatory once a foreign arbitral award is held unenforceable against it.
Supreme Court rules Section 29A extension pleas lie before civil courts even when arbitrator is appointed by High Court, settling conflicting HC views.
Delhi High Court appoints sole arbitrator in Meghalaya Hotels–IRCTC dispute, reiterating Supreme Court’s bar on PSU-curated arbitration panels.
Madras HC holds arbitrator cannot pierce corporate veil, sets aside damages, and directs repayment of ₹2.5 crore loan with 12% interest.
Himachal Pradesh HC confirms ₹55 crore MSME award, says EM-II filing is voluntary and the arbitration reference was filed within limitation.
Kerala High Court rules that a partner cannot invoke an arbitration clause or seek appointment of an arbitrator without express authorisation from co-partners.
Supreme Court dismisses Balaji Steel Trade’s plea for India-seated arbitration, holding Benin as the agreed juridical seat under the primary contract.
Supreme Court rules that mere use of the word “arbitration” in a contract clause doesn’t constitute a valid arbitration agreement without clear intent.
Delhi HC held that only CERC can refer power sector disputes for arbitration, ruling Section 9 of Arbitration Act inapplicable to such cases.
Madras HC rules that Section 34 arbitration petitions filed with deficit court fee are not properly presented, and delay in paying full fee beyond limitation cannot be condoned.
SC plea challenges PM Modi’s televised address, alleging MCC and RPA violations for misuse of state media during ongoing elections.
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NGT halts Omaxe’s Dwarka project over illegal tree felling and lack of environmental clearance, rejecting the developer’s “deemed EC” defence.
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Madras High Court directs Tahsildar to issue “No Caste No Religion” certificate to actor R. Parthiban, citing delay and earlier Division Bench precedent.
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