DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
Only substantial flaws may overturn arbitration award
Missing section 21 notice not fatal; party conduct waives procedure, broadens arbitration scope: Supreme Court
Insolvency directors’ duties shift to creditors under IBC section 66
Directors’ duties shift to creditors in insolvency: Section 66 liability for fraudulent and wrongful trading risks
Where roads diverge
The relationship between RERA and arbitration needs clarification to enable fair resolution of real estate disputes
Mars v Cadbury dispute: ‘CELEBRATIONS’ trademark saga
Mars and Cadbury ended their 25-year trademark dispute over “CELEBRATIONS” with a landmark 2025 Delhi High Court settlement
Parallel foreign decree enforcement: Permissible and commercially sensible
Delhi High Court permits simultaneous execution of foreign decrees, strengthening cross-border recovery
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
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
Role of technology and AI in transforming M&A deals
Lawyers have adapted practice methodologies in response to evolving technology
IBC not a tool for debt collection
The IBC aims to revive distressed entities, but its application often differs
