Sexual misconduct legislation keeps coming in the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the resulting #Metoo Movement. Recently, the state of California enacted a bill protecting survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or discrimination by defining their speech as
EVERYDAY MIRACLES
My sister and I were roommates in Chicago back when we were both beginning our professional careers. To travel home to our small town in rural Missouri for a holiday was a seven-hour one-way drive; long, boring and made treacherous
Court Orders 3M CEO to Attend Mediation In-Person
Who attends the mediation is critical. My own experience bears this out—when the actual decision maker is in the room and actively participating, we have a much better chance of settling. The higher the stakes, the more important it is
Empowering Women And Promoting Equality: Women-only Courts For Alternative Resolution
In a significant move towards empowering women and challenging the patriarchal system, the Union administration is set to establish women-only courts, known as Nari Adalats, at the village level. These courts will serve as an alternative forum for resolving conflicts
Delhi High Court Extends Time For Passing Arbitral Award Under Section 29(A) Of A&C Act In The Light Of 2019 Amendment As It Is Procedural In Nature.
The High Court of Delhi recently addressed an important issue regarding the interpretation and application of the 2019 Amendment to Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (A&C Act). The court held that the amendment, which changed the time
Clarification By Bombay High Court: Filing Section 7 Application Under Ibc Does Not Bar Application For Appointment Of Arbitrator(Sunflag Iron & Steel Vs. J. Poonamchand & Sons, The Bombay High Court)
In a recent ruling the Bombay High Court provided a significant clarification regarding the interaction between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The court held that the mere filing of a Section 7 application
Government Of India Constitutes Expert Committee To Propose Reforms In Arbitration And Conciliation Act
The Union Law Ministry has taken a significant step towards enhancing the arbitration ecosystem in India by constituting an expert committee to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996. Chaired by Dr TK Vishwanathan, Former Secretary of
Calcutta High Court Holds That The Courts Should Not Substitute Their Views With Those Of Arbitral Tribunal(Jaldhi Overseas Pte Ltd. V. Steer Overseas Pvt. Ltd.)
The Calcutta High Court has in Jaldhi Overseas Pte Ltd. v. Steer Overseas Pvt. Ltd.,recently upheld the enforcement of a foreign award, reiterating that courts should not substitute their views with those of the arbitral tribunal.
The case involved a
Delhi High Court Rejects Government’s Plea Seeking Enforcement Of Final Partial Award For Want Of Definite Quantification Of The Amount(THE UNION OF INDIA v. RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. and ANR. [Neutral Citation: 2023: DHC: 4018])
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by the Union of India seeking enforcement of a Final Partial Award (FPA) against Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). The court held that an execution petition could not be
Litigation Funding In Indian Arbitration: Ruling By Delhi High Court
Litigation funding is a relatively new concept in India, but it is gaining popularity as a way for businesses and individuals to access justice. Litigation funding is the practice of a third party providing financial assistance to a litigant in