Termination for Habitual Absenteeism
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is well settled position of law that the imposition of punishment is a managerial function of the management and unless the punishment is so shocking or touches the conscience of the Court, it should not be interfered with by the Court.”

Arbitral Tribunal
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Parth Gupta*

Rajasthan High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The agreement executed between the parties is not disputed. This fact is not in dispute that the contract of the petitioner has been terminated and the money has been forfeited by the respondents in the month of October, 2019.”

arbitrator appointment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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.”

Law of Limitation
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Aparna Ramesh Devkar

Extended Timelines
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Deepti Panda*

2024 SCC Vol. 7 Part 2
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 34(3): Limitation period under S. 34(3) for filing petition challenging arbitral award is considered

Condonation of Delay under BNSS
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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.

Allahabad High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The rationale behind such stringent timelines is rooted in the principles of finality and efficiency, which are paramount in arbitration. The limitation period serves as a deterrent against undue delays and encourages parties to act promptly, thereby ensuring that the arbitration process remains expeditious.”

2024 SCC Vol. 5 Part 3
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — S. 11(6) and S. 43 — Time-barred claims — Non-reference of, to arbitration — Art. 137

Gauhati High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Gauhati High Court holds statutory bar to remarry u/s 15 HMA cannot be extended by filing application seeking condonation of delay to challenge the divorce decree.

Delhi Land Acquisition
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court directed the parties to maintain status quo regarding possession, change of land use, and creation of third-party rights till fresh acquisition proceedings are completed

time barred debts
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court reiterated that the laws of limitation only bar the remedy and do not extinguish the right, except in cases where title is acquired by prescription.

Sikkim High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court stated that, while it is important that litigants including the State, are accorded the same treatment and the law is administered even- handedly; however, a little latitude is considered by the Courts when the State is the seeking condonation of delay.

Limitation Under Arbitration
Experts CornerJustice Hemant Gupta

by Justice (Retd.) Hemant Gupta*

AICTE approval case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court said that AICTE itself never claimed that it was dishonestly induced to grant such approvals and that essential link is altogether missing, whereby any such criminal charge of cheating can be sustained against the accused persons.

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NCLAT upheld appellant’s classification as a Financial Institution and it’s liability to pay Liquidation Costs.

Limitation for appeal against acquittal
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court acknowledged that in case of special law prescribing a limitation period, Section 5 of the Limitation Act would have no application.

telangana high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is a well-settled law that while deciding the question of appointment of arbitrator, the Court shall not touch the merits of the case as it may cause prejudice to the case of the parties.”

2023 SCC Vol. 10 Part 4
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 — S. 25 r/w FR 56 — Tenure of Director of Enforcement: Permissibility of continuation of tenure