Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered a status quo in a directorship dispute involving an arbitration clause, emphasizing the need for the parties to maintain the current management structure until further hearings can take place. This ruling reinforces the principles of corporate governance.
The National Company Law Tribunal ruled that the resolution professional can recover and preserve corporate debtor’s electric vehicle assets during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, leaving pending dues claims for separate adjudication.
The NCLT has ruled that the resolution professional can recover and preserve the assets of a corporate debtor during the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP), despite any existing arbitration agreements. This ruling clarifies asset recovery during insolvency proceedings.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ruled that an arbitration agreement does not prevent the recovery of a corporate debtor's electric vehicle assets during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), leaving a claim of ₹1.14 crore open for separate adjudication.
The Calcutta High Court has appointed an arbitrator to resolve a dispute regarding unpaid allocations tied to false Income Tax disclosures by a builder. This ruling emphasizes the legal standing of arbitration in such disputes.
The Delhi High Court has authorized the release of $99 million in foreign arbitral awards to Vedanta and Ravva Oil, rejecting the Central government's objections. The enforcement petition brought by the companies was granted by Justice Jasmeet Singh.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed concerns that modern international arbitration is becoming as complex and costly as the litigation it was intended to simplify. His remarks highlight the need for reform in arbitration processes.
NCLT Mumbai ruled that the existence of an arbitration clause does not prevent the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the IBC when there is proven default.
SIAC’s Mumbai Annual Conference 2026 will be held on November 28 at The St. Regis Mumbai, focusing on strategy, process, and outcomes in international arbitration.
Round-up of key judgments from the Supreme Court and various High Courts reported between 24 October and 30 October 2026, covering tax, arbitration, and constitutional issues.
Gujarat High Court calls for improved representation of women and technical experts in arbitration appointments, noting current female participation at 29.97%.
Analysts examine conflicting approaches of the Calcutta and Delhi High Courts on whether non-use cancellation proceedings under Section 47 of the Trade Marks Act can trigger an automatic stay under Section 124. The divergence highlights uncertainty in procedural interplay between infringement and rectification actions.