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Delhi High Court: Courts Should Encourage Settlement and Condone Reasonable Delays in Filing Written Statement
Delhi High Court in VI-John Healthcare v. Dabur India held that courts should encourage settlement and condone reasonable delays in filing written statements, especially when within the 120-day limit under the Commercial Courts Act.
Madras HC: Article 227 Cannot Be Used to Summarily Throw Out Plaint
igh Court's extraordinary powers under Article 227 cannot be used to summarily throw out the plaint
A “personal loan,” even if advanced for business purposes, does not by itself amount to a “commercial dispute.”
A "personal loan", even if advanced for business purposes and carrying interest, will not inherently constitute a "commercial dispute" within the meaning of the Act of 2015
RERA Update: Allottees Not Entitled to Separate Compensation If They Choose to Stay in the Project
Allottees Not Entitled to Separate Compensation If They Choose to Stay in the Project
News: Bombay High court to have its fifth bench at Kolhapur!
News: Bombay High court to have its fifth bench at Kolhapur!
The End of an Era: Registered Post Gives Way to Speed Post
Registered post to merge with Speed Post. By Lex Horizon | August 2025 For decades, the familiar receipt of a Registered Post has been a...
Unsigned Arbitration Agreements Are Valid: Intent of the Parties is Key
Validity of Unsigned Arbitration Agreements: Delhi High Court decides
While deciding a petition for the appointment of an arbitrator, the Court held that the key consideration is whether the parties had, in principle, agreed to refer disputes to arbitration.
Supreme Court: Payee’s Bank Branch Decides Jurisdiction for 138 NI Act Complaints
upreme Court rules that jurisdiction in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act lies with the court where the payee’s bank branch is located, reaffirming Section 142(2)(a)
Supreme Court confirms Allahabad High Court guidelines- No Arrest for 2 months in matrimonial disputes
hearing a transfer petition filed by a wife, the Hon'ble Court has confirmed the guidelines framed by the High Court of Allahabad in the judgment dated 13.06.2022 [ Criminal Revision No. 1126 of 2022] in its para nos. 32 to 38, with regard to 'constitution of Family Welfare Committees for safeguards regarding misuse of Section 498A, IPC'. This was to curb the misuse of penal provisions in matrimonial disputes. The Court emphasized the importance of due process, including a ma
Mere use of the word “arbitration” or “arbitrator” in a clause will not make it an arbitration agreement- Supreme Court
Mere use of the word “arbitration” or “arbitrator” in a clause will not make it an arbitration agreement. It was observed by the Supreme Court that the use of the word “may” in the subject clause in question exhibit that there was no clear intention of the parties to refer the matter to arbitration.
Understanding Legal Notice: A must in Resolving Disputes & protecting your rights
Legal notice is must in resolving your dispute. It is essential that one takes legal advice and help for issuing the same. It establishes cause, demonstrates diligence and promotes settlement
Venue vs. Seat: Interpreting Arbitration Jurisdiction in the Absence of Explicit Terms
Seat vs. Venue.
In the absence of contrary indica, venue to be considered as seat
Communication through WhatsApp and Email constitutes valid Arbitration Agreement- Delhi High Court
WhatsApp and Email communication constitute valid arbitration agreement Citation O.M.P (I) (COMM) 397/2024 Court Hon’ble Delhi High Court...
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