ArbitrationLaw Archives

Delhi High Court releases Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023 for public feedback

Delhi High Court has unveiled the Draft Arbitration Rules, 2023, inviting public feedback until 05-07-2025. The draft aims at streamlining arbitration procedures and enhancing institutional efficiency, laying down comprehensive filing norms, encouraging institutional arbitration, and more.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta High Court appoints sole arbitrator to resolve a dispute over unpaid bills following revised menu directions by IRCTC

The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, by a notification permitted the IRCTC to have a flexibility and customize the menu by including regional cuisines/preferences, seasonal delicacies, festival food, baby food, diabetic food, health food options.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court| Jurisdiction under S. 11 Arbitration Act must be determined by the CPC if the parties haven’t agreed on the arbitration seat or venue.

It is a settled position in law that when the arbitration agreement is silent on the aspect of ‘seat’, ‘venue’ or ‘place’ of arbitration, the determining factor will be where the cause of action arises as well as where the defendant/respondent actually or voluntarily resides or carries on their business.

Case Briefs High Courts

Calcutta HC injuncts West Bengal Govt. from creating any 3rd party interest during pendency of proceedings over ₹2171 crore Essex arbitral award

Calcutta High Court: A petition was filed by Essex Development Investments (Mauritius) Limited (award-holder) seeking the execution of an arbitral award amounting