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CAN A COURT MODIFY AN ARBITRAL AWARD IN INDIA? UNDERSTANDING SECTION 34
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft and what it means for businesses...
CONTRACT AND ARBITRATION CLAUSE DISPUTES
WHEN CONTRACTS COLLIDE: UNDERSTANDING DISPUTES OVER ARBITRATION CLAUSES Imagine two companies sign...
CAN A COURT MODIFY AN ARBITRAL AWARD IN INDIA? UNDERSTANDING SECTION 34
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft and what it means for businesses and individuals 1. Introduction What happens when an arbitrator delivers an award that a party believes is incorrect, unfair, or legally unsustainable? Can a court change...
CONTRACT AND ARBITRATION CLAUSE DISPUTES
WHEN CONTRACTS COLLIDE: UNDERSTANDING DISPUTES OVER ARBITRATION CLAUSES Imagine two companies sign a ₹50 lakh agreement. One supplies goods, but the other withholds the final payment, claiming the goods fall short of the agreed standards. One files in court; the other...
NON-ARBITRABLE DISPUTES IN INDIA
Which Disputes Cannot Be Arbitrated in India? The Modern Arbitrability Test A practical legal guide for businesses and commercial enterprises Introduction Arbitration is widely used to resolve commercial disputes in India. However, the existence of an arbitration...
Rajiv Wanted a Different Electricity Supplier. The Law Said “Yes, But”
The Pitch That Started It Rajiv Khandelwal runs a dyeing unit in Sanganer, Jaipur, with a 400 kW connection. Every month the DISCOM bill landed on his desk like a second rent. Then a solar developer from Bhadla walked in with a spreadsheet and a simple pitch: buy...
₹9,400 for a Fridge? Your Complete Guide to Fighting a Wrong Electricity Bill
Nothing is certain except death and taxes”, Benjamin Franklin said. He never met an electricity bill that tripled while the AC sat switched off. Ramesh was away for two weeks. AC off. Lights off. Only the fridge was humming in the dark. And then the bill lands:...
SOLAR NET METERING BILL IS WRONG: WHAT CAN A ROOFTOP SOLAR CONSUMER DO?
Mr. A decided to install rooftop solar panels at his home. His electricity bills had been increasing, and he believed solar power would help reduce his monthly expenses. After the installation, Mr. A started generating electricity during the day. His house used some...
WHEN COURTS ENTER ARBITRATION
Understanding the Role of Courts Before, During and After Arbitration A practical legal guide for businesses, founders and commercial enterprises Introduction Businesses often choose arbitration to keep disputes private and efficient. Yet courts do not...
Starting Arbitration in India
A Legal Roadmap for Initiating Commercial Arbitration Introduction When negotiations fail and a commercial dispute reaches an impasse, the next question is often straightforward: how does one formally commence arbitration? Many businesses assume that sending a legal...
AFTER THE ARBITRAL AWARD: CHALLENGE, APPEAL, STAY & ENFORCEMENT
What Businesses Should Know After Winning or Losing an Arbitration. Winning an arbitration can feel like the end of a long legal battle. But what happens when the losing party refuses to pay, challenges the award or seeks to delay its enforcement? For businesses, the...