A Question of Presence: When Can a Non-Signatory Participate in Arbitration?
Introduction Imagine a tense family business dispute where two brothers, who are signatories to a
An Analysis of Interim Measures, Restrictive Covenants, and the Doctrine of Contractual Subsistence
Introduction Imagine a business partnership governed by a Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA). One partner decides to
The Guardian’s Gavel: How an Indian Court Reasserted Jurisdiction over Abusive Foreign-Seated Arbitrations
Introduction The gavel falls not in Singapore, but in a courtroom in Delhi. A foreign-seated
The Arbitration Act 2025: An Update to the UK’s Arbitration Framework
Introduction The substantive provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) came into effect
When is an Arbitrator’s Mandate Truly Over? A Deep Dive into Section 33 of the ACA
Introduction In a significant judgement in Nayeem Noor Mohamed & Anr. V. Nazim Noor Mohamed1
The Non-Obstante Mandate: How Sections 5 & 34 of the Arbitration Act Seal the Fate of Challenging Suits
Introduction In the high-stakes world of commercial disputes, an arbitral award is often seen as
Beyond the Referral Court: Deconstructing the Arbitrator’s Authority on Party Joinder and Clause Incorporation
Introduction In the intricate landscape of contract law and dispute resolution, a recurring challenge arises:
Revisiting Arbitral Mandates: When Jurisdictional Defects Can Be Pleaded Beyond Initial Filings
Introduction In a significant judgement in Raheja Developers Limited Versus Ahluwalia Contractors India Ltd1. ,
The Enduring Shadow of Bias: A Deep Dive into Arbitrator Disqualification by the Courts
Introduction The hallowed halls of justice often echo with pronouncements that redefine the contours of