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Legal verdict reached in the case of M/s Jai Balaji Industries Ltd. vs. Garuda Ispat Private Limited, as decided on 22 June 2026 by the Chhattisgarh High Court. The decision of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in Jai Balaji Industries Ltd. v. Garuda Ispat Private Limited is an important contribution to the jurisprudence governing disputes under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. The judgment highlights that while the Act provides a speedy mechanism

Delhi High Court Rules Section 21 Notice Not Mandatory for Arbitration Proceedings, Allowing Greater Flexibility in Legal Disputes. Sunil Walia v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre and Anr. | W.P.(C) 6019/2026 | Delhi High Court | Decided: May 4, 2026 | Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav The Delhi High Court, in a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, dismissed a challenge to an interlocutory order passed by a sole arbitrator under the aegis of th

Madras High Court Upholds Limited Judicial Intervention in Arbitration: Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply vs. SPML Infra Ltd. Citation: O.S.A. No. 135 of 2020 Court: High Court of Judicature at Madras Date of Judgment: 9 June 2026 The Madras High Court, in Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. SPML Infra Limited, delivered an important judgment reiterating the narrow scope of judicial interference with arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitrat

"Legal Matters in Focus: Bombay High Court Addresses Fraud, Delay, and Due Process in Securities Arbitration" The Bombay High Court's decision in ABB India Limited v. Sunil Hariram Jaisingh & Ors., delivered on 9 June 2026 by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, is a significant contribution to the evolving jurisprudence surrounding securities market disputes, online dispute resolution mechanisms and the limits of arbitrability where allegations of fraud are involved. The judgment

Supreme Court Interprets the Arbitration and Conciliation Act: Insights on Sections 33 and 34 Regarding Limitation Periods. The Supreme Court of India, in its significant judgment delivered on 2 June 2026 in National Highways Authority of India v. T. Younis & Anr., 2026 INSC 616, has settled an important question concerning the computation of limitation under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The decision addresses the interplay between Sections 33 and 34 of the Act

Courtroom Insight: Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 29A Extension Rules Regarding Arbitrator Delays. Ramesh Chand v. National Highways Authority of India and Anr. | Himachal Pradesh High Court | Decided on May 19, 2026 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has allowed applications filed under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for extension of time to conclude arbitration proceedings, holding that an application for such extension is maintaina

A gavel poised above legal documents, symbolizing the case of Eureka Forbes Ltd. vs. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, highlighting the reaffirmation of fairness in arbitral proceedings. Citation: Eureka Forbes Ltd. v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, O.M.P. (COMM) 502/2024, Delhi High Court Date of Decision: 12 May 2026 Arbitration has long been regarded as an efficient and party-centric mechanism for dispute resolution. However, the flexibili

Delhi High Court rules that civil suits are not impeded by foreign arbitral awards lacking enforceability in India, ensuring causes of action remain separate from unenforceable foreign awards. Campos Brothers Farms v. Matru Bhumi Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. | RFA(OS)(COMM) 3/2025 | Delhi High Court | Decided on May 5, 2026 A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court has set aside an order rejecting a civil plaint at the threshold, holding that the cause of action pleaded in

Delhi High Court Reaffirms Judicial Restraint, Upholds Arbitral Tribunal’s Decision Under Section 34 on Specific Performance. Case: Imran Ahmed Ansari & Anr. v. Intex Technologies (India) Ltd. & Anr. Court: Delhi High Court Citation: (2026) ibclaw.in 3020 HC Date of Decision: 08 May 2026 The Delhi High Court in Imran Ahmed Ansari & Anr. v. Intex Technologies (India) Ltd. & Anr. reaffirmed the narrow scope of judicial interference with arbitral awards under Section 34 of the A

Karnataka High Court Ruling Highlights Section 34 Limitations in Land Acquisition Compensation Awards. Case: P. Nagaraju v. Special Land Acquisition Officer and Competent Authority and Ors. Bench: Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Poonacha, High Court of Karnataka Background The appellant, P. Nagaraju, owned lands measuring 631 sq. mtrs. in Survey No. 42/1 and 50 sq. mtrs. in Survey No. 92/2 of Mayaganahalli Village, Bidadi Hobli, Ramanagara Taluk and District. The

Madras High Court Rules Writ Petitions Against MSMED Act Proceedings Unmaintainable, Impacting India Glycols Case Case: Kinetic Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council and Anr. Bench: Justice Abdul Quddhose, High Court of Madras Background Kinetic Industries Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition before the Madras High Court under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging an order dated July 15, 2025 passed by the Micro and Small Ent

Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules Arbitrator's Administrative Duties Justify Extension under Section 29A. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the administrative preoccupations of an arbitrator who simultaneously holds a senior government office constitute sufficient cause for extending the time limit for passing an arbitral award under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Justice Virender Singh extended the mandate of the Divisional Commissione

Legal proceedings in progress at a desk with a gavel and scales, representing the High Court of Madhya Pradesh's decision on the Ssangyong Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. vs. S.B. Engineering Associates, Arbitration Appeals. The decision delivered by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Ssangyong Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. v. S.B. Engineering Associates marks a significant development in Indian arbitration jurisprudence concerning the appointment of ar

Case: Project Director, National Highways Authority of India v. Alfa Remidis Ltd. and Ors. Citation:2026 INSC 480 Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation Methodology Under Section 26 of the 2013 LA Act: One Sale Deed is Insufficient. Background Alfa Remidis Ltd. owned 1,394 square meters of land in Survey No. 66 of Mouza Pardi (Rithi), Tahsil Saoner, Nagpur District. The land was acquired for the four-laning of National Highway No. 547-E pursuant to a notification dated May 9, 2

Supreme Court Examines Letters of Intent and Arbitration Clauses in New Ruling. Case: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) and Ors. v. R Z Malpani Citation: Civil Appeal No. 4307 of 2026 (SLP (C) No. 36889 of 2025) | Decided on: April 9, 2026 Bench: Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice A.S. Chandurkar Background Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), a State Government-owned electricity distribution utility, floated a ten

A legal professional in a dark suit holding a wooden gavel over an open book next to a golden scale of justice on a desk, featuring a text overlay about the Supreme Court ruling on collaborators and arbitration clauses. Elecon Engineering Company Ltd. v. Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Ltd. and Anr. | Civil Appeal No. 7116/2026 | Supreme Court of India | May 7, 2026 The Supreme Court has held that a Collaborator who executes a Deed of Joint Undertaking as an inextricable part of

The intersection of law and technology: Navigating modern commercial disputes The decision delivered by the Delhi High Court in Prem Lata Surekha v. Chakradhari Surekha is a significant ruling on partnership disputes, arbitral jurisdiction, evidentiary standards and the limited scope of judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The judgment highlights how courts approach disputes arising from family partnerships where allega

Delhi High Court rules arbitral award granting ADC claims illegal due to breach of coverage conditions, emphasizing legal compliance in arbitration. Corporate Service Plan India Pvt. Ltd. v. Sony India Pvt. Ltd. | O.M.P. (COMM) 410/2023 | Delhi High Court | April 29, 2026 The Delhi High Court has set aside an arbitral award that directed an Accidental Damage Cover service provider to honour claims by Sony India Pvt. Ltd. even after finding that Sony had admitted non-complianc

Exploring the complexities of unilateral arbitrator appointments and the necessity for express waivers in Indian arbitration law. The decision of the High Court of Delhi in PTC Techno Pvt. Ltd. v. Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is another significant development in Indian arbitration jurisprudence concerning the validity of unilateral appointment of arbitrators. The judgment reinforces the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and equal participation in the constitutio

Critical Analysis of Arbitration Clauses by Reference: Insights from Hirani Developers v. Nehru Nagar Samruddhi CHS Ltd. The Supreme Court in Hirani Developers v. Nehru Nagar Samruddhi CHS Ltd. & Ors. (2026 INSC 484) revisited an important aspect of arbitration law concerning the incorporation of arbitration clauses by reference under Section 7(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The judgment assumes significance in the context of redevelopment agreements and co