Arbitral Proceedings

CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
CADRA International Arbitration Summer SchoolEvents & CollaborationsInternational

The CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 organized a session on “Drafting Arbitration Agreements and Choice of Law”, delivered by Matthew Drossos, wherein he explored designing enforceable and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms, common drafting pitfalls, and the implications of the choice of law on the conduct and outcome of arbitral proceedings.

SAP India's arbitral tribunal mandate
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court held that the delay in completion of the arbitral proceedings could not be attributed to any deliberate, wilful or negligent default on the part of the petitioner or the tribunal and that sufficient cause had been made out for extension of the mandate under Section 29-A (5), Arbitration Act.

pre-deposit before arbitration
Experts CornerVasanth Rajasekaran

by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**

Justice L. Nageswara Rao GHAC Arbitration Week 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsGHAC Arbitration Week

Justice L. Nageswara Rao, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, highlighted key areas for strengthening India’s arbitration framework at GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, emphasising greater efficiency, institutional arbitration, procedural discipline, capacity building and timely resolution of disputes. He also underscored the need for a diverse and independent pool of arbitrators and a long-term vision to establish India as a leading arbitration destination.

Pioneer Newspaper Arbitration Sole Arbitrator Justice Sujoy Paul
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that the application filed for appointment of presiding arbitrator under Section 11(6), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is maintainable as the place of arbitration referred in Clause 9 MoU becomes the juridical seat of arbitration under Section 20, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 1
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 1 on arbitral proceedings, additional evidence, amalgamations, and more.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The provisions of CPC are only applicable to the extent of ‘enforcement’ of an award which are reflected in Order 21 of CPC. The legislature did not intend to permit a challenge an award during enforcement proceedings again on merits as it would be contrary to the objectives of the A&C Act which aims to ensure finality and limited judicial interference.”

S. 21 A&C Act notice arbitral tribunal implead
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Section 21 does not expressly mandate the claimant to send a notice invoking arbitration to the respondents. However, the provision necessarily mandates such notice, as its receipt by the respondent is required to commence arbitral proceedings”.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Delhi High Court says that the seat of the arbitration is to be determined based on arbitral proceedings and not with cause of action for underlying disputes.

delhi high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Whilst the court is not unduly bound by the texts or Order XXXVIII Rule 1 and 2 or Order XXXVIII Rule (5) or any other provisions of CPC, the substantial principles for grant of such interim measures cannot be disregarded.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Delhi High Court held that even if the Contract clearly stated that before resorting to arbitration, the parties agreed to explore Conciliation by the Committee, the same cannot be held to be mandatory in nature. Further, the Court held that in case of urgency, arbitral proceedings can be initiated even when conciliation proceedings were pending.

Himachal Pradesh High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Himachal Pradesh High Court: In the case where it was argued before the Court that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for

Case BriefsHigh Courts

Uttaranchal High Court: Emphasizing on the purpose and object of Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Division bench of

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by Ramkishore Karanam*and Mahasweta M.**

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by Hiroo Advani†, Sheikh Yusuf Ali †† and Manav Nagpal†††
Cite as: 2021 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 30

Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The exercise of inherent power of the High Court is an extraordinary power which has to be exercised with great care and circumspection before embarking to scrutinise the complaint/FIR/charge-sheet in deciding whether the case is the rarest of rare case, to scuttle the prosecution at its inception.”

Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court: C. Hari Shankar, J., addressed three different petitions between the same parties arising out of the award passed by

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by Alabh Anant Lal* & Soham Banerjee**