Arbitration Can't Be Inferred From Parties' Conduct Alone, Calcutta High Court Dismisses S. 8 Application Due To Non-Renewal Of Original Agreement

The High Court of Calcutta bench comprising Justice Sugato Majumdar adjudicated on a matter involving a civil suit for possession of premises from the tenants and an application made under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the tenants seeking to refer the dispute to arbitration based on the tenancy agreement which had expired a few years ago and was not novated...

Arbitration Agreement Valid Even If It Refers To Arbitration Act, 1940 As Applicable Law: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court single bench of Justice HP Sandesh held that even if an arbitration agreement erroneously refers to the 1940 Act after the enactment of the 1996 Act, it does not render the agreement invalid. It held that arbitral proceedings initiated under it before the enactment of the 1996 Act could continue under the old Act unless the parties agreed...

MSME Facilitation Council Can't Refer Enterprises To Arbitration For Contracts They Signed Before Registration Under MSME Act: Delhi H.C.

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Prateek Jalan held that registration under the MSME Act is a prerequisite for availing its benefits, and such benefits cannot be claimed retrospectively for contracts entered into before registration. The bench held that the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council doesn't have the power to entertain the dispute under Section 18 of...

Absence Of Term “Seat” In Arbitration Clause, Exclusive Jurisdiction Can Be Derived From Intention Of Parties: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 11(6) Application

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the intention of the parties to grant exclusive jurisdiction can be derived from the language of the arbitration clause even in the absence of the usage of the term “seat” in the arbitration clause. The bench held that if there is an agreement explicitly or impliedly stating a seat of arbitration, the...

Absence Of Term “Seat” In Arbitration Clause, Exclusive Jurisdiction Can Be Derived From Intention Of Parties: Delhi High Court Dismisses Section 11(6) Application

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Narula held that the intention of the parties to grant exclusive jurisdiction can be derived from the language of the arbitration clause even in the absence of the usage of the term “seat” in the arbitration clause. The bench held that if there is an agreement explicitly or impliedly stating a seat of arbitration, the...

High Court At Designated 'Venue' Has Jurisdiction, J&K High Court Dismisses S. 11 Application

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court bench comprising Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh affirmed that when parties specify a particular location as the venue for arbitration proceedings, that location effectively becomes the seat of arbitration. Consequently, only courts with jurisdiction over that designated venue possess the authority to hear and decide on matters pertaining to...

Arbitrator Decides Validity Of Arbitration Agreement, Telangana High Court Applies Prima Facie Approach To Allow S. 11 Application

The Telangana High Court bench comprising Justice K Lakshman held that the court can refer a dispute to arbitration unless a party could establish a prima facie case of the non-existence of a valid arbitration agreement. The bench held that in cases where doubt arises regarding the validity of the arbitration agreement, the matter should be referred and decided by the...

Writ Petition Against Arbitrator's Order Not Maintainable Unless Exceptional Circumstances Or Bad Faith Can Be Shown: M.P. High Court

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh bench comprising Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Devnarayan Mishra refused to exercise the writ jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226/227 of the Indian Constitution for a matter involving dismissal of an application made to an Arbitrator under Section 16(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the Petitioner. The...

Section 8 Of A& C Act Is Compiled On Filing Application Under O. 7 Rule 11, Informing About Arbitration Clause: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court single bench of Justice Alok Aradhe held that the requirement under Section 8(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to inform the court regarding the existence of an arbitration clause is fulfilled when a party files an application for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in a commercial...

Generic Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause In Agreement Doesn't Supersede Courts' Jurisdiction Of Arbitration Seat: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Sachin Datta held that even if the agreement specifies exclusive jurisdiction on a different court, courts having jurisdiction over the seat of arbitration retain supervisory authority over the arbitral process. Therefore, it held that the presence of a generic exclusive jurisdiction clause does not diminish Delhi courts' jurisdiction as the...

Allegation of Bias Can't Be Raised After Award Has Been Passed Under S. 31, Delhi High Court Dismisses S. 34 Application

The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Pratibha M. Singh held that objections regarding bias against an arbitrator, as outlined in Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, cannot be raised after the arbitrator has rendered a decision under Section 31. The single bench emphasized that once an award has been made, raising allegations of bias amounts to a waiver...

Arbitration Referred By Civil Court Without Invoking S. 11 Of Arbitration Act Doesn't Require Registration, It's Part Of Decree: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court single bench comprising Justice MG Uma held that when a Civil Court refers the parties to arbitration and appoints an arbitrator without invoking Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the award merges with the decree accepted by the court, therefore, doesn't warrant to be registered and drawn on a stamp paper. Brief Facts: H...