Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Gujarat High Court has called for increased appointment of women and technical experts as arbitrators, noting that only 29.97% of arbitrators appointed in recent cases were women.
Calcutta HC ruled that an escalation claim, barred by limitation, cannot be referred to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act.
The Gujarat High Court emphasized the need for greater participation of women and technical experts in arbitration proceedings to enhance diversity and domain expertise.
The Gujarat High Court has called for increased representation of women and technical experts as arbitrators, noting that only 29.97% of current appointments are women, urging parties, counsel, and institutions to act inclusively.
Meghalaya HC ruled that Commercial Courts can extend arbitrator mandates under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act if justified by circumstances.
The Gujarat High Court held that a pending appeal before NCLAT bars a writ petition under IBC, affirming exclusive jurisdiction of tribunals.
Gujarat High Court emphasizes gender diversity and technical expertise in arbitrator appointments, noting only 29.97% of appointees are women. Parties, counsel, and institutions are urged to improve representation.
NCLAT dismissed a contempt appeal, ruling no wilful disobedience occurred and reaffirming that no appeal lies against a tribunal's decision to drop contempt proceedings.
Allahabad HC upholds arbitral award despite unproven cartel allegations in tender process.
Bombay HC rules that challenges to MSMED awards must follow exclusive jurisdiction clauses.
Bombay HC's Justice Manish Pitale says India is not yet a preferred arbitration seat; calls for cultural shift in judiciary and Bar.
Karnataka HC Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru warns that full merit review of arbitral awards defeats arbitration’s purpose of finality and speed.