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April 12, 2025

Comparative Analysis of Arbitrator Bias Standards, Lessons from Singapore’s DJP v DJO Ruling and India’s Dual Approach to Arbitral Fairness

Introduction  The decision by the Singapore Court of Appeal in DJP and others v DJO ignited a significant controversy surrounding the fundamental principles of fairness and impartiality in arbitration. The court’s decision to set aside an arbitral award, led by Hon’ble Justice Dipak Misra (former Chief Justice of India), due to extensive verbatim copying from unrelated prior awards involving the […]
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Insight | Articles
March 31, 2025

Analyzing Constitutional Bench’s Impending Judgment on Modifying vs. Setting Aside Arbitral Awards

India’s ascent in the realm of arbitration, anchored by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, mirroring international standards, has inadvertently unveiled a crucial legal conundrum. While the Act intended to streamline dispute resolution, its application, particularly concerning Sections 34 and 37, has ignited a fierce debate. These sections, designed to regulate challenges to arbitral awards, have become a battleground, questioning […]
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Insight | Articles
March 30, 2025

Criminal Liability of Company Directors in Cheque Dishonour Cases During CIRP

Introduction The management of a company operates under a delicate balance between its board of directors and its shareholders, who act as risk bearers. As an artificial legal person, a company relies on its board of directors to function effectively and in compliance with the law. Directors have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the company. […]
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Insight | Articles
March 29, 2025

How Will Mandatory CCI Approval Impact IBC Timelines Post Independent Sugar Corporation Judgment?

Introduction On January 29th 2025, the Supreme Court introduced a critical regulatory checkpoint for acquisitions of distressed companies with the aim to further tighten the merger control safeguards in the evolving insolvency landscape. The case, Independent Sugar Corporation Ltd. v. Girish Sriram Juneja & Ors.1 has upended settled practices by mandating that Competition Commission of India (CCI) approvals must be […]
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Insight | Articles
March 28, 2025

Analyzing the evolving jurisprudence surrounding conflict between arbitration agreements and consumer protection laws

The intricate relationship  between contractual autonomy and the protective embrace of statutory remedies, particularly within the realm of consumer protection, has long presented a complex legal conundrum. While the freedom to contract allows parties to agree to resolve disputes through private arbitration, welfare legislation like the Consumer Protection Act establishes public fora, designed to safeguard consumer interests.  A recent judicial […]
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Insight | Articles
March 27, 2025

How Section 23 & First Schedule of LLP Act, with Cox & Kings Doctrine, Led Bombay HC in Kartik Radia Case to Affirm Arbitration Binding Non-Signatory LLPs

Introduction  Recently the Bombay High Court in Kartik Radia v. BDO India LLP and Anr.1 (Kartik Radia Judgement) has held that Non-signatory status does not preclude an LLP from being a party to arbitration between its partners. In its adjudication, the court centered its analysis on two key areas: the statutory framework of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, and its […]
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Insight | Articles
March 27, 2025

Examining the Legal Complexities of the Clean Slate Doctrine and its Implications for Post-approval Claims

Introduction  A significant challenge to the process of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) is the tendency of claimants to continue enforcing claims post-approval of the resolution plan by the Committee of Creditors (CoC), which creates what the court called a hydra-headed litigation scenario.1 The Supreme Court has time and again emphasised that such claims must be extinguished to ensure economic […]
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Insight | Articles
March 26, 2025

The Interplay Between Section 9 and 17 of the Arbitration Act in Granting Interim Relief

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, serves as a cornerstone for dispute resolution in India, granting courts the power to provide critical interim relief under Section 9. This provision safeguards the subject matter of arbitration throughout its various stages, from pre-arbitration to post-award enforcement. The 2015 amendments, particularly the introduction of Subsections (2) and (3) to Section 9, fundamentally altered […]
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Insight | Articles
March 26, 2025

Understanding Seat and Venue in Arbitration and Its Impact on Jurisdiction in International Commercial Disputes

Introduction  The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar & K.V. Viswanathan in a recent decision in Disortho S.A.S. versus Meril Life Sciences Private Limited1 has held that the explicitly designated “seat” of arbitration, even if termed “venue,” determines jurisdiction.  This case, involving a Colombian company (Disortho) seeking Indian court intervention to appoint arbitrators against […]
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April 1, 2025

ARBITRA April 2025 – Your Monthly Guide to Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration

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April 1, 2025

IBC Insights April 2025 – Monthly Newsletter for Insolvency Matters

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March 3, 2025

IBC Insights March 2025 – Monthly Newsletter for Insolvency Matters

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March 3, 2025

ARBITRA March 2025 – Your Monthly Guide to Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration

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February 6, 2025

IBC Insights February 2025 – Monthly Newsletter for Insolvency Matters

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February 3, 2025

ARBITRA – Your Monthly Guide to Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration

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January 5, 2025

IBC Insights – A Monthly Newsletter for Insolvency Matters

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December 7, 2022

November 2024 Newsletter

Download pdf Share now: Bombay High Court Judgement on Kunal Kamra and other’s plea against the center govt’s fact check unit. Introduction In a landmark decision with significant implications for online freedom in India, the Bombay High Court on September 20, 2024, struck down the Centre’s Fact Check Unit (FCU) on the grounds of violating the fundamental rights enshrined under […]
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Insight | Media Spotlight
February 23, 2025

India Inc gets a boost as MCA extends virtual AGM and EGM Facility until Sept 2025

We’ve been featured in The Economic Times and businessline The Hindu Business Line on our office’s insights on the MCA’s move to allow virtual AGM till Sept. 2025.
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Insight | Media Spotlight
February 23, 2025

CCI can now hire agencies to monitor compliances, tweaks condentiality regime

We are pleased to share that our office has been quoted in The Economic Times on the CCI (General) Regulations, 2024
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Insight | Media Spotlight
February 23, 2025

IFSC Authority issues unified framework for listing securities on Gift City bourses

We’re thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Mohit Chaudhary, has been featured in the Hindu Business Line for his insightful comments on the IFSCA’s new unified regulatory framework for listing securities on Gift City bourses. This development opens up significant opportunities for Indian startups and companies to access global capital markets.
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Insight | Media Spotlight
February 23, 2025

Featured in businessline. Business Standard mint

Our Managing Partner, Mohit Chaudhary shared valuable insights into the implications of lowering the minimum public float requirement for GIFT City listings. His view has been featured in The Hindu Business Line, Business Standard and Mint.
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Comparative Analysis of Arbitrator Bias Standards, Lessons from Singapore’s DJP v DJO Ruling and India’s Dual Approach to Arbitral Fairness

Comparative Analysis of Arbitrator Bias Standards, Lessons from Singapore’s DJP v DJO Ruling and India’s Dual Approach to Arbitral Fairness

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Analyzing Constitutional Bench’s Impending Judgment on Modifying vs. Setting Aside Arbitral Awards

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