2025 SCC Vol. 1 Part 3
Conversion rate of foreign currency for computation of awarded amount must be considered
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Summary of Landmark Constitution Bench Judgments of 2024 [Part I of III]
by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Aman Agarwal**
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Interpreting S.468(3) CrPC in a way which considers relevant offences as one where summons is issued leads to absurdity; Delhi HC dismisses petition to quash complaint
“Limitation seeks to prevent abuse of process by filing vexatious and belated prosecutions. However, at the same time, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (‘CrPC’) is not blind to the problems faced by litigants and provides for extension of the limitation period in certain cases under Section 4731 of the CrPC. Thus, CrPC also ensures that interests of bona fide complainants are not affected.”
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Arbitration in 2024: Landmark Rulings and Key Takeaways
From the High Court’s clarification of the definition of “court” under the Arbitration Act to the Supreme Court’s recommendation for Parliament to introduce an amendment defining a specific limitation period for the appointment of arbitrators, several key rulings have shaped the arbitration landscape. This piece highlights the notable arbitration cases of 2024.
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‘Public defrauded under the guise of necessary public infrastructure’; SC upholds Allahabad HC’s decision making DND flyway toll-free
“NOIDA (Levy of Infrastructure Fee) Regulations, 1998 came to be enacted only after the Concession Agreement had been executed and were seemingly designed to validate the actions already taken by NTBCL and NOIDA.”
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Supreme Court Roundup November 2024 | Material Resources of Community; AMU Verdict; Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrators; Bulldozer Action; Yamuna Expressway; and more
November 2024 saw significant developments in the Supreme Court, with the elevation of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India; and landmark rulings on material resources of the community and minority status of AMU.
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Arbitration Law Roundup: A quick recap of the top arbitration cases from November 2024
Top arbitration cases on unilateral appointment, seat of arbitration, limitation period, scope of judicial scrutiny and more.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice B.R. Gavai
Recapitulating the career trajectory of eminent Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice B.R Gavai, who is in line to become only the second Chief Justice of India belonging to Scheduled Caste category after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
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Application for arbitrator’s appointment cannot be rejected on multiplicity alone if cause of action for subsequent arbitration arises: SC
“While applying the principles of Order 23 Rule 1 of CPC to applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, it must be kept in mind that it will act as a bar to only those applications which are filed subsequent to the withdrawal of a previous Section 11(6) application filed on the basis of the same cause of action.”
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Timeline of 90 days for filing appeal prescribed under S.21 of NIA Act is ‘justice bar’, to be applied equally to accused and agency: Telangana HC
The doors of justice cannot selectively be shut to a few and not to others, particularly where the life and liberty of the accused is at stake.
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Need to Revisit the Doli Incapax Doctrine in India
by Arjun V. Harihar*
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[LIVE UPDATES] HNLU-NHRC Moot Court Competition, 2024
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is all set to host the HNLU-NHRC
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NALSAR | First M.K. Nambyar Memorial Essay Competition
We are delighted to announce the First M.K. Nambyar Memorial Essay Competition, under the aegis of the M.K. Nambyar SAARC Law Centre
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LIVE | 9th Herbert Smith Freehills – NLU Delhi International Negotiation Competition 2024
National Law University, Delhi in collaboration with Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is all set to organise the 9th edition of the INC.
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2024 SCC Vol. 7 Part 2
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 34(3): Limitation period under S. 34(3) for filing petition challenging arbitral award is considered
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HIGH COURT JULY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on age of superannuation; abortion of 28 weeks pregnancy; compassionate appointment; anti CAA protests and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
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[BNSS] Punjab and Haryana HC determines governing law for time barred petition filed under CrPC before 30-06-2024 and pending as of 01-07-2024
The Court was of the view that the petition and the accompanying application seeking an extension of time were filed and registered in the registry of this Court when CrPC, 1973 was in force, hence, the matter would fall under the scope of Section 531(2)(a) and this petition should be adjudicated through the provisions of CrPC, 1973.
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Can mandate of arbitral tribunal be extended u/s 29A of the Arbitration Act, even after expiry of such mandate? Delhi HC answers
Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, empowers Courts to extend mandate of arbitral tribunals beyond the specified limitation.
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