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adrEdge Wins "Best ODR Innovation Award" at the Global LendTech, Risk & Collection Summit 2026
adrEdge by Frugal Scientific Pvt. Ltd. wins the "Best ODR Innovation Award" at the 2nd Global LendTech, Risk & Collection Summit, Bengaluru, 19th August 2026. Bengaluru, India — 19th August 2026 We're proud to share a milestone moment for adrEdge and the entire Frugal Scientific team: adrEdge by Frugal Scientific Private Limited has been honored with the Best ODR Innovation Award at the 2nd Edition Global LendTech, Risk & Collection Summit & Awards Series, held at the Radisso
Supreme court holds non-signatory partners to be prima facie veritable parties to arbitration over partnership asset, leaves limitation and estoppel to arbitral tribunal
Supreme Court Decision: Non-signatory partners acknowledged as bona fide participants in arbitration related to partnership assets, with issues of limitation and estoppel deferred to the arbitral tribunal. Case Title: Hemant D. Shah HUF and Anr. v. Chittaranjan D. Shah HUF and Ors. Coram: Justice J. B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 661 SC | Civil Appeal No. 13686 of 2026 (SLP (C) No. 26474 of 2026) | Decided on 12.10.2026 The Supreme Cour
Supreme court holds Goa to be juridical seat where arbitration clause names Delhi and Goa and governing law clause vests exclusive jurisdiction in Goa courts
Supreme Court Designates Goa as Juridical Seat with Exclusive Jurisdiction, Despite Arbitration Clause Naming Delhi and Goa. Case Title: Arcis Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd. v. Parshva Innovation[1] Coram: Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 660 SC | Civil Appeal No. 13663/2026 (SLP (C) No. 35915 of 2025) | Decided on 12.10.2026 The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the Delhi High Court appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Ar
Supreme court allows set off of extinguished counterclaim in arbitration following CIRP
Supreme Court Approves Set-Off of Extinguished Counterclaims in Arbitration Post-CIRP; Legal Implications Highlighted by adrEdge. The Supreme Court of India, in, examined the interplay between the clean slate principle under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) and the right to raise a counterclaim in arbitration after approval of a resolution plan. The Court upheld the continuation of arbitration proceedings while permitting the appellant to use its extinguished cl
Separate agreements, separate arbitration clauses: Supreme court clarifies the scope of judicial intervention
Supreme Court Clarifies Judicial Scope in Arbitration: Understanding Separate Agreements and Clauses through ADRedge Insights. In Shubham Equipment Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Rothwell Water Company Ltd. and Ors., decided on 8 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India reiterated the principle of minimal judicial intervention at the stage of appointing an arbitrator. The Court examined the effect of separate arbitration clauses in multiple commercial agreements and considered whethe
Supreme court refers to larger bench conflict between section 134 of trade marks act and commercial courts notifications designating civil judges (senior division)
Supreme Court refers the conflict between Section 134 of the Trademarks Act and commercial court notifications designating civil judges (senior division) to a larger bench for resolution. Case Title: I.S.D.S. Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Khemka Food Products Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. Coram: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 643 SC (Special Leave Petition (C) No. 6793 of 2026, decided on 21 September 2026) The Supreme Court has referred to a la
Supreme court: High court cannot remit section 37 appeal to arbitral tribunal to be treated as section 17 application, even by consent
Supreme Court Clarifies Limitations: High Court Cannot Remit Section 37 Appeals to Arbitral Tribunals as Section 17 Applications, Even with Consent. Case Title: Union of India and Ors. v. Hariom Projects Pvt. Ltd. Coram: Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 649 SC (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 33087 of 2026, decided on 18 September 2026) The Supreme Court has held that a High Court, while exercising statutory appella
Supreme court: Contractual bar on interest for delayed payments excludes pre-reference interest
Supreme Court Ruling: Contractual restrictions on interest for payment delays do not include pre-reference interest. Case Title: North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) v. Astra Construction Pvt. Ltd. Coram: Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 646 SC (Civil Appeal No. 13081 of 2026, decided on 22 September 2026) The Supreme Court has held that Clause 54 of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) bars the grant of pre-refe
Madras high court declines to proceed with section 11 arbitration petition pending NCLAT appeal
Madras High Court pauses Section 11 arbitration proceedings as NCLAT appeal is pending. Jagson Colorchem Ltd. v. Jayapushpam Investments and Trading Pvt. Ltd. High Court of Madras | 1 September 2026 The Madras High Court recently considered whether a petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 could proceed while an appeal relating to insolvency proceedings was pending before the National Company Law
When proof matters: Delhi high court on damages and confidentiality in conciliation
Delhi High Court Deliberates on the Importance of Evidence in Conciliation Cases Involving Damages and Confidentiality. Eco Green Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Vikartan Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. The Delhi High Court, in Eco Green Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. v. Vikartan Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., examined important issues concerning the award of damages in arbitration and the confidentiality of conciliation proceedings. The judgment highlights that while an arbitral tribunal may use its exper
J&K and Ladakh high court refers family disputes over hotel properties to sole arbitrator on consent, sets aside receiver order
J&K and Ladakh High Court Entrusts Hotel Property Dispute to Sole Arbitrator, Overturns Receiver Decision. Case Title: Mohammad Rafeeq Karnai v. Bashir Ahmad Karnai and Ors. Case No.: Arb P No. 4/2025 c/w CM(M) No. 380/2025 with CM(M) No. 485/2025 Coram: Justice Sanjay Dhar Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 5275 HC Date of Decision: 08 September 2026 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has referred all disputes between five brothers and their mother, arising from a family s
Delhi high court dismisses section 34 challenge, holds limitation not raised before tribunal cannot be agitated for the first time, rejects plea of incapacity
Delhi High Court dismisses Section 34 challenge, affirming that new limitations not raised before the tribunal cannot be introduced, rejecting the plea of incapacity. Case Title: Prime Meiden Ltd. v. Kirby Building System India Pvt. Ltd. Case No.: O.M.P. (COMM) 113/2021 Coram: Justice Jasmeet Singh Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 5217 HC Date of Decision: 08 September 2026 The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Delhi high court sets aside rejection of counter-claim on performance bank guarantee, holds proceeds cannot be retained without proving loss
Delhi High Court overturns rejection of a counter-claim on performance bank guarantee, ruling that proceeds cannot be retained without proven loss. Case Title: Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd. v. Prakash Industries Ltd. Case No.: O.M.P. (COMM) 503/2023 Coram: Justice Avneesh Jhingan Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 5219 HC Date of Decision: 08 September 2026 The Delhi High Court has set aside the part of an arbitral award that allowed a purchaser to retain the proceeds of an encashed
Plaint cannot be rejected under order VII rule 11 CPC by relying on documents filed by defendant: Delhi high court
Delhi High Court Clarifies: Plaint Cannot Be Dismissed Based on Defendant's Documents Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC Case Title: Central Court Hotel v. Jasmeet Singh Marwah and Anr. Case Number: I.A. 6645/2023 in CS(OS) 147/2023 Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 5155 HC Coram: Justice Subramonium Prasad The Delhi High Court has dismissed an application filed under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 seeking rejection of a plaint, holding that the scope of enquiry u
Section 34 court can correct computational errors in arbitral award without merits review, applying Gayatri Balasamy: Bombay high court
Bombay High Court Rules: Section 34 Courts Can Correct Computational Errors in Arbitral Awards Without Merits Review, Following Gayatri Balasamy. Case Title: Themis Medicare Ltd. v. Mohinder Pal Singh Anand and Anr. Case Number: Arbitration Petition No. 322 of 2018 with Interim Application No. 3410 of 2026 Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 4895 HC Coram: Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh The Bombay High Court has partly allowed a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliat
Section 9 arbitration petition maintainable despite prior appointment of arbitrator where tribunal becomes non-functional: Bombay high court
Bombay High Court Rules: Section 9 Arbitration Petitions Maintainable Even if Tribunal Becomes Non-Functional Before Arbitrator Appointment. Case Title: Seetaram Shiva Shetty v. Sudhir Vasu Shetty and Ors. Case Number: Comm. Arbitration Petition (L) No. 24746 of 2026 Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 4738 HC Coram: Justice Amit Borkar The Bombay High Court has held that a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 remains maintainable even after an Arbi
Supreme court: High court justified in setting aside co-operative arbitrator's award where relevant documents were ignored
Supreme Court Affirms High Court's Decision to Overturn Arbitration Award Due to Ignored Documents, Highlighting Judicial Oversight in Arbitration Processes. Case Title: Shri Prakash Narain Sharma (Dead) Through Legal Representative v. Burmah Shell Co-Operative Housing Society (Regd) and Ors. Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 557 SC Coram: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of civil appeals arising out of a dispute concerning
Supreme court clarifies the distinction between the seat and venue of arbitration
Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between the seat and venue of arbitration, highlighting key legal implications. The Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 23 September 2026, Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. and Ors. v. GSCO (Gurmeet Singh and Company) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., examined an important question concerning the territorial jurisdiction of courts in arbitration proceedings. The case primarily concerned whether the place where arbitral proceedings were conducted could
Deposit is not payment: Supreme court clarifies when interest on an arbitral award ceases to run
Supreme Court Ruling: Clarification on When Interest on Arbitral Awards Stops, Highlighting the Difference Between Deposits and Payments. National Seeds Corporation Ltd. v. National Agro Seed Corporation (India), 2026 INSC 1017 The Supreme Court in National Seeds Corporation Ltd. v. National Agro Seed Corporation (India) examined an important question concerning the liability of an award debtor to pay interest after depositing the awarded amount before a court. The Court clar
Arbitration cannot become arbitrary: Supreme court sets aside tribunal appointed without consent
Supreme Court Upholds Fairness: Sets Aside Tribunal Appointed Without Consent, Emphasizing Non-Arbitrary Arbitration Practices. A Look at Arth Micro Finance Private Ltd. and Ors. v. Shivalik Small Finance Bank Ltd. In a recent order dated September 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a sharp reminder that the process of appointing an Arbitral Tribunal must rest on genuine consent, and that any interim orders passed by a tribunal whose very constitution is doubtful
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