Summary: This article analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Ankhim Holdings Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Zaveri Construction Pvt. Ltd., which reiterates the limited role of courts under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Supreme Court
Summary: The proviso to Section 223(1) of the BNSS, 2023, stipulates that a Magistrate shall not take cognizance of an offence without first affording the accused an opportunity to be heard. By its judgement in Kushal Kumar Agarwal v. Directorate
Summary: The Supreme Court’s ruling in Nabha Power v. PSPCL makes a clear distinction: government press releases and policy clarifications, even if they affect project economics, do not qualify as “Change in Law” under Power Purchase Agreements. Only formal legal
Summary: The Supreme Court has addressed a long-standing issue in arbitration law, holding that the receipt of the arbitration notice marks the commencement of arbitral proceedings for the purposes of limitation period, interim reliefs, and procedural laws.
Summary: Extending gifts and hospitality to Indian government officials, while culturally customary, presents significant legal and reputational risks under India’s anti-corruption framework. This article examines monetary thresholds, ministerial restrictions, and the practical implications of India’s anti-bribery law while providing organisations
Summary: This blog examines the statutory and judicial framework governing various types of brand endorsement disputes in India, including consumer protection claims concerning misleading advertisements, endorser/brand ambassador liabilities and contractual disputes.
Summary: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) circular dated January 12, 2026, provides that arbitration will not be available for disputes exceeding INR 10 crore in BOT, HAM, and EPC contracts, purporting to replace existing dispute resolution clauses
Summary: The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in HCC v. BRPNNL has reset India’s arbitration landscape by emphasising that Section 11 appointments are definitive and not subject to further review, thereby slamming the brakes on procedural sabotage. In a case where
Introduction
The interplay between civil procedure and arbitration law often raises nuanced questions related to jurisdiction and maintainability. A recurring concern is the attempt to seek rejection of a plaint on the ground that the dispute is governed by a
Summary: This article is the second part of a two-part series, examining the implications of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, on internal investigations conducted by organisations and their legal counsel. While Part I addressed the foundational framework and
