DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
India to be an outlier in dispute resolution
Delhi High Court granted an anti-arbitration injunction in a Singapore-seated ICC dispute, questioning judicial limits in international arbitration
Confusion about who rules on corporate governance
Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law
Drafting precise arbitration clauses: Lessons from SDMC v SMS Ltd
India’s Supreme Court ruling in SDMC v SMS Limited underscores that arbitration clauses must be drafted with precision to ensure enforceability
Crossing legal lines
Indian stakeholders must consider varying legal considerations when navigating a cross-border transaction
Setting up sports leagues in India
Setting up a sports league in India requires strong legal planning and IP protection.
Independent directors have a job to do
Independent directors face rising liability as SEBI and courts demand greater diligence and accountability
IBC not a tool for debt collection
The IBC aims to revive distressed entities, but its application often differs
Definitive ruling on arbitration seat and venue
Freedom to choose arbitration seats is key to party autonomy, as reaffirmed in Arif Azim Company Limited v Micromax Informatics FZE
Arbitration award reform requires realistic costs
The cost regime needs reform to deter frivolous dispute filings
Peer-to-peer electricity trading as path to net zero
Peer-to-peer electricity trading can boost renewables but faces regulatory and cost challenges
The A-List 2024-25
Based on insights from in-house counsel and top business leaders, India Business Law Journal celebrates India’s most popular lawyers making the A-List
Forced mediation for counterclaims counterproductive
Delhi High Court upheld mandatory mediation for non-urgent counterclaims; Supreme Court confirmed this in Nov 2024
