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Supreme Court and High Courts judgments on Arbitration and Conciliation Act

347 judgments, latest first, from 2018 to 2026. A judgment is listed here when its headnote names this subject: the Supreme Court Reports' own headnote (filed under the provisions below, or naming the subject), or an AI-written headnote that was reviewed and approved. A mention in the full text alone does not count.

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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 206
Cox & Kings Ltd. vs Sap India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
SC · 9 September 2024
[2024] 9 S.C.R. 199 : 2024 INSC 670
Whether the application of the petitioner for the appointment of an arbitrator deserves to be allowed. Whether the requirement of prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, as stipulated u/s. 11 of the Act, 1996,…
Pam Developments Private Limited vs The State of West Bengal & Anr.
SC · 23 August 2024
[2024] 8 S.C.R. 615 : 2024 INSC 628
Matter pertains to the arbitral award in favour of the contractor as regards labour charges for uneconomical stoppage of work, interest on delayed payment, and interest, upheld by the District Judge but set aside/modifie…
DLF Ltd. (Formerly Known as DLF Universal Ltd) and Anr. vs Koncar Generators and Motors Ltd.
SC · 8 August 2024
[2024] 8 S.C.R. 291 : 2024 INSC 593
The issue arising in the present appeal relates to enforcement of an arbitral award expressed in foreign currency. In this context, two questions arise for consideration. First, what is the correct and appropriate date t…
SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs Krish Spinning
SC · 18 July 2024
[2024] 7 S.C.R. 840 : 2024 INSC 532
Issue arose whether the execution of a discharge voucher towards the full and final settlement between the parties would operate as a bar to invoke arbitration; as regards the scope and standard of judicial scrutiny that…
Elfit Arabia & Anr. vs Concept Hotel BARONS Limited & Ors.
SC · 9 July 2024
[2024] 7 S.C.R. 1230 : 2024 INSC 536
Whether claims of the petitioner in the present petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 were barred by limitation.
The State of West Bengal represented through the Secretary & Ors. vs Rajpath Contractors and Engineers Ltd.
SC · 8 July 2024
[2024] 7 S.C.R. 1 : 2024 INSC 477
Issue arose as regards correctness of the order passed by the High Court dismissing the petition u/s. 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that it was not filed within the period specified under sub-sectio…
Bombay Slum Redevelopment Corporation Private Limited vs Samir Narain Bhojwani
SC · 8 July 2024
[2024] 7 S.C.R. 136 : 2024 INSC 478
In the instant case, issue revolves around the power of the Appellate Court dealing with the appeal under Section 37(1)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to pass an order of remand to Section 34 Court.
Neeraj Kumarpal Shah vs Manbhupinder Singh Atwal
Gujarat HC · 5 July 2024
These petitions were filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 read with Section 13(1) of the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015,…
Dani Wooltex Corporation & Ors. vs Sheil Properties Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
SC · 16 May 2024
[2024] 6 S.C.R. 761 : 2024 INSC 433
When can the power under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of section 32 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 be exercised; Is it the Arbitral Tribunal’s duty to fix a meeting for hearing; Whether the failure of the…
The State of Madhya Pradesh vs Satish Jain (Dead) by Lrs & Ors.
SC · 18 April 2024
[2024] 4 S.C.R. 598 : 2024 INSC 315
Issue arose that when there is an agreement based on ex-parte decree, and the ex-parte decree having been set aside, parties if could rely upon the agreement.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. vs Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. Curative Petition (C) Nos.108-109 of 2022 In Review Petition (C) Nos.1158-1159 of 202
SC · 10 April 2024
[2024] 4 S.C.R. 473 : 2024 INSC 292
(i) Whether the curative petition is maintainable; and (ii) Whether this Court (two-judge Bench) was justified in restoring the arbitral award which had been set aside by the Division Bench of the High Court on the groun…
NBCC (India) Limited vs Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd.
SC · 19 March 2024
[2024] 3 S.C.R. 812 : 2024 INSC 218
When there is a general reference in the second contract to the terms and conditions of the first contract, whether the arbitration clause in the first contract would ipso facto be applicable to the second contract.
Snehadeep Structures Pvt. Limited vs Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd.
SC · 5 March 2024
[2024] 3 S.C.R. 454 : 2024 INSC 201
High Court whether justified in setting aside the arbitral award and holding that Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (MSSIDCL) cannot be said to be a buyer within the meaning of Interest on D…
Avitel Post Studioz Limited & Ors. vs HSBC PI Holdings (Mauritius) Limited
SC · 4 March 2024
[2024] 3 S.C.R. 971 : 2024 INSC 242
The High Court facilitated the enforcement of the final Award dated 27.09.2014 issued at Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). The appellants’ objection to enforcement of the foreign Award, in terms of s.48…
M/S Arif Azim Co. Ltd. vs M/S Aptech Ltd.
SC · 1 March 2024
[2024] 3 S.C.R. 73 : 2024 INSC 155
Whether the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to an application for appointment of arbitrator u/s.11(6), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; if yes, whether the present petition is barred by limitation; when does th…
S.V. Samudram vs State of Karnataka & Anr
SC · 4 January 2024
[2024] 1 S.C.R. 281 : 2024 INSC 17
The Civil Judge modified the award passed by the Arbitrator reducing the amount awarded as also interest thereupon, i.e., Rs.14,68,239/- @ 18% to only 25% of the tender amount which equals to Rs.3,71,564/- and the intere…
Case Details Sushma Shivkumar Daga & Anr. vs Madhurkumar Ramkrishnaji Bajaj & Ors.
SC · 15 December 2023
[2023] 15 S.C.R. 909 : 2023 INSC 1081
The trial Court referred the matter to arbitration and the said decision was upheld by the High Court. Whether the Trial Court and the High Court have rightly referred the matter to arbitration or the dispute is of such…
In Re: Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act 1899 vs .
SC · 13 December 2023
[2023] 15 S.C.R. 1081 : 2023 INSC 1066
The issue at hand arose in the context of three statutes; the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The Stamp Act imposes duty on “instruments”. Arbitration…
Cox and Kings Ltd. vs Sap India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
SC · 6 December 2023
[2023] 15 S.C.R. 621 : 2023 INSC 1051
Issues for consideration: The primary issue for consideration of the present Constitution Bench of Five Judges was determination of the validity of the ‘Group of companies doctrine’ in Indian arbitration jurisprudence an…
Case Details Lombardi Engineering Limited vs Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited
SC · 6 November 2023
[2023] 13 S.C.R. 943 : 2023 INSC 976
Whether the dictum as laid down in ICOMM Tele Limited’s case can bemade applicable to the instant case, when Clause
M/s Unibros vs All India Radio
SC · 19 October 2023
[2023] 14 S.C.R. 683 : 2023 INSC 931
Arbitral award in question if in conflict with the public policy of India and; whether a claim on account of loss of profit is liable to succeed merely on the ground that there has been delay in the execution of the cons…
Ruchir Rastogi vs Pankaj Rastogi and Others etc.
SC · 19 October 2023
[2023] 14 S.C.R. 914 : 2023 INSC 941
High Court if justified in quashing the FIR lodged by the appellant against respondents u/ss.457, 380 and 506, IPC. Penal Code, 1860 – ss.457, 380, 506 – FIR filed stating that the appellant and respondent No.1 as Kartas…
Case Details Chennai Metro Rail Limited Administrative Building vs M/s Transtonnelstroy Afcons (Jv) & Anr.
SC · 19 October 2023
[2023] 14 S.C.R. 995 : 2023 INSC 932
Whether revision of fee by an arbitral tribunal would terminate the mandate of the tribunal on the ground of ineligibility as per s. 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 199…
Case Details National Projects Construction Corporation Limited vs Royal Construction Company Private Ltd.
SC · 10 October 2023
[2023] 15 S.C.R. 393 : 2023 INSC 899
Whether the arbitration agreement, arbitral award or the judgment of Supreme Court dated 24.02.2015 passed in earlier round of litigation between the parties, provided for payment of the awarded amount in Indian currency…
Case Details Solaris Chem Tech Industries Ltd vs Assistant Executive Engineer Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board & Anr.
SC · 10 October 2023
[2023] 15 S.C.R. 463 : 2023 INSC 916
Whether the High Court was justified in dismissing the Writ Petition and the Writ Appeal on the strength of Clause
Jinofer Kawasji Bhujwala vs Bahadur Sanjana
Gujarat HC · 7 October 2023
The petitioner, a former partner of M/s. Electronic Lab, challenged the judgment and order dated 08.12.2022 passed by the 6th Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad (Rural), which dismissed the petitioner's ap…
Case Details Smt. M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors. vs B. Udayasri
SC · 5 October 2023
[2023] 13 S.C.R. 258 : 2023 INSC 870
Whether the dispute between the parties is arbitrable, and once a party has availed the remedy before a public forum under a special beneficial legislation, can it be compelled to go for arbitration. Consumer Protection…
Aditya Khaitan & Ors. vs Il and Fs Financial Services Limited
SC · 3 October 2023
[2023] 12 S.C.R. 803 : 2023 INSC 867
Whether the High Court was justified in rejecting the application for extension of time dated 20.01.2021 and in not taking the written statements on record.
Case Details Batliboi Environmental Engineers Limited vs Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Another
SC · 21 September 2023
[2023] 12 S.C.R. 441 : 2023 INSC 850
Whether the Division Bench of the High Court was justified in allowing the appeal filed by the respondents u/s. 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and thereby setting aside the arbitral award.
Case Details M/s. Rps Infrastructure Ltd. vs Mukul Kumar & Anr.
SC · 11 September 2023
[2023] 12 S.C.R. 150 : 2023 INSC 816
Whether the commercial entity’s claim pertaining to an arbitral award, in appeal u/s. 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is liable to be included at a belated stage-after the resolution plan approved by th…

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