Category: arbitration

Use of word “can” in arbitration clause cannot be said to be a binding arbitration agreement –Supreme Court In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that use of word “can” in arbitration clause in the contract indicates merely the future possibility of referring disputes to arbitration …

Seat of arbitration is governed by the agreement of the parties and not by the place of hearing or the place where the award is signed – Supreme Court In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has explained the distinction between the seat and venue of the arbitration …

Whether a prohibited claim in a contract applies only to the employer and not to the Arbitral Tribunal – Matter to be decided by larger bench of Supreme Court In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that in Bharat Drilling case is not an authority …

Imposition of exorbitant interest in contemporary commercial practices not against the fundamental policy of Indian Law, or against the morality or justice In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that it cannot be said that the imposition of an exorbitant interest in the background of …

Mere repetitive use of the word “Arbitration” in agreement without any substantive part relating to arbitration is not a valid arbitration agreement – Supreme Court In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court Mere use of the word “Arbitration” in the title of the clause without any corresponding …

No claim for compound interest could be made in an arbitral award where MoU between the parties did not stipulate compounding of interest. In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that no claim for compound interest could be made in an arbitral award where MoU …

Permitting non signatory to remain present in the arbitration proceedings is beyond the scope of Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that permitting non signatory / stranger to remain present in the arbitration proceedings before the …

In deciding seat of arbitration, MSMED Act overrides agreement between the parties . MSMED Act overrides the Arbitration Act – Supreme Court  In a recent judgment Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that MSMED Act overrides the Arbitration Act and for deciding the “seat of arbitration”, the agreement between …

After a full and final discharge, if claim to arbitration is sustainable or not is clearly within the domain of the arbitral tribunal.  In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that notwithstanding receipt against the claim by the insured after giving a full and final discharge …

Court under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 have limited powers to modify an arbitral award In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that the Court under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 have limited powers …