Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Allahabad High Court has partially allowed an arbitration appeal, ruling that arbitrators cannot award claims that exceed the scope of the contractual reference.
The Supreme Court has restored an arbitral award holding a husband jointly liable for his wife's trading debts amounting to ₹1.18 crore, finding the relevant by-law applicable and free from patent illegality.
The Allahabad High Court has set aside an arbitral award regarding GST reimbursement, citing improper application of guidelines and insufficient contractual basis.
The Delhi High Court has referred the issue of whether mediation periods should be excluded from statutory deadlines for written statements to a larger bench. This decision arises from conflicting opinions among lower benches.
Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the advantages of mediation as a preferred alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, highlighting its effectiveness compared to arbitration.
The Orissa High Court has ruled that the dismissal of a Section 34 petition based on maintainability grounds is effectively a refusal to set aside an arbitral award. The court has restored the petition for a substantive hearing.
The Madras High Court dismissed a writ challenging an NBFC's SARFAESI auction, directing the borrower to approach the Debt Recovery Tribunal within 30 days for relief.
The Calcutta High Court has referred claims involving DVC's differential tariff to arbitration, leaving limitation issues unresolved for future determination.
Kshama A Loya, formerly of Dentons Link Legal, has launched her own arbitration chambers in Mumbai. This new venture will focus on various aspects of arbitration law, providing extensive support in both domestic and international disputes.
A new certificate program aims to enhance legal professionals’ efficiency by integrating Generative AI into their workflows. This approach promises improved productivity and quicker outputs.