Interpretation of Contracts

Supreme Court Upholds Non-Arbitrability of Disputes Involving Multiple Agreements: Gujarat Composite Ltd. vs. A Infrastructure Ltd. (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Non-Arbitrability of Disputes Involving Multiple Agreements: Gujarat Composite Ltd. vs. A Infrastructure Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether disputes arising from a primary agreement containing an arbitration clause can be referred to arbitration when subsequent agreements, lacking such a clause and involving additional parties, are inextricably linked to the dispute. CASE TYPE: Arbitration […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Fixed Price for Allotted Plots: Belgaum Urban Development Authority vs. Dhruva (2023)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Allotment of Plots, Contract Law, Contractual Certainty, Fixed Price Contracts, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Karnataka Improvement Boards Rules, 1976, Lease-cum-Sale Agreement, Rajesh Bindal, Real Estate Law, Terms and Conditions, Terms of Agreement

Supreme Court Upholds Fixed Price for Allotted Plots: Belgaum Urban Development Authority vs. Dhruva (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a development authority can demand additional payment for allotted plots after the initial price has been set, due to increased land acquisition costs. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: The Belgaum Urban Development Authority vs. Dhruva & Anr.

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Supreme Court deems Inter-Plant Transfer of Coal a ‘Change in Law’ event: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam vs. Adani Power (20 April 2023)

/ B.R. Gavai, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, Change in Law, Change in Law Clause, Contract Law, Electricity Law, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Power Purchase Agreement, Vikram Nath

Supreme Court deems Inter-Plant Transfer of Coal a ‘Change in Law’ event: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam vs. Adani Power (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the communication dated 19th June 2013, issued by Coal India Limited allowing Inter-Plant Transfer (IPT) of coal, constitutes a ‘Change in Law’ event under the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court clarifies “Change in Law” compensation in electricity contracts: GMR Warora Energy vs. CERC (20 April 2023)

/ B.R. Gavai, Carrying Cost, Change in Law, Contract Law, Electricity Law, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Power Purchase Agreement, Restitution, Vikram Nath

Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2023 Citation: Not Available in the provided document. Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Vikram Nath, J. Can changes in government policies and regulations lead to compensation in electricity contracts? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a batch of appeals concerning power purchase agreements (PPAs). The

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Supreme Court Upholds Change in Law Claim Under SHAKTI Policy in Power Purchase Agreement Dispute: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited vs. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited (2023) INSC 347 (20 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Change in Law Claim Under SHAKTI Policy in Power Purchase Agreement Dispute Date of the Judgment: 20 April 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 347 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Vikram Nath, J. Can a change in government policy regarding coal allocation be considered a “Change in Law” that justifies a tariff revision in

Supreme Court Upholds Change in Law Claim Under SHAKTI Policy in Power Purchase Agreement Dispute: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited vs. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited (2023) INSC 347 (20 April 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Change in Law Relief under SHAKTI Policy for Power Generators: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (20 April 2023)

/ B.R. Gavai, Change in Law, Contract Law, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Law, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Power Purchase Agreement, Restitution, Vikram Nath

Supreme Court Upholds Change in Law Relief under SHAKTI Policy for Power Generators LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the introduction of the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a ‘Change in Law’ event under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). CASE TYPE: Electricity Regulatory Law, Contract Law Case Name: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited and Another

Supreme Court Upholds Change in Law Relief under SHAKTI Policy for Power Generators: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (20 April 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Denies Freehold Conversion for Leased Land: Bhasin Infotech vs. State of UP (2023)

/ Contract Law, Dinesh Maheshwari, Freehold, Government Policy, Interpretation of Contracts, J.K. Maheshwari, Judges, Land Law, Lease Agreement, Leasehold, Policy Interpretation, Prospective Application, Terms and Conditions, Tourism Policy, Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC)

Supreme Court Denies Freehold Conversion for Leased Land: Bhasin Infotech vs. State of UP (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a lessee of industrial land is entitled to convert the leasehold to freehold based on a subsequent policy for tourism promotion. CASE TYPE: Land Law/Property Law Case Name: Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. vs. State of

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of “Charges” in FCI Contracts: Food Corporation of India vs. Abhijit Paul (2022)

/ A.S. Bopanna, Contract Law, Government Contracts, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Indian Contract Act, 1872 with Section 73, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of “Charges” in FCI Contracts: Food Corporation of India vs. Abhijit Paul (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of contractual terms, specifically the meaning of “charges” in the context of liability for demurrages. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, specifically concerning government contracts. Case Name: Food Corporation of India & Ors. vs. Abhijit Paul [Judgment

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Supreme Court settles the definition of “Despatch” in Export Credit Insurance: Haris Marine Products vs. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (25 April 2022)

/ Contract Law, Contract Law with Standard Form Contract, Export Credit Insurance, Insurance Law, Insurance Law with Contra Proferentem, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, S. Ravindra Bhat, Uday Umesh Lalit

Supreme Court Clarifies “Despatch” Date in Export Insurance: Haris Marine Products vs. ECGC (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “despatch/shipment” date in export credit insurance policy. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law/Insurance Law Case Name: Haris Marine Products vs. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) Limited Judgment Date: 25 April 2022 Date of the Judgment: 25 April 2022 Citation:

Supreme Court settles the definition of “Despatch” in Export Credit Insurance: Haris Marine Products vs. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (25 April 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Tender Disqualification: Agmatel India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Resoursys Telecom & Ors. (2022)

/ Contract Law, Customs Act, 1950, Customs Act, 1950 with Section 151A, Dinesh Maheshwari, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Tender Process, Vikram Nath

Supreme Court Upholds Tender Disqualification: Agmatel India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Resoursys Telecom & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a tender inviting authority’s interpretation of “same or similar category products” in a tender document can be challenged in court. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tender Process Case Name: M/s Agmatel India Pvt. Ltd. vs. M/s Resoursys Telecom

Supreme Court Upholds Tender Disqualification: Agmatel India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Resoursys Telecom & Ors. (2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim Rejection for Potato Spoilage: Shivram Chandra Jagarnath Cold Storage vs. New India Assurance (2022)

/ Consumer Law, Contract Law, Deterioration of Stock Policy, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Dinesh Maheshwari, Exclusion Clauses, Insurance Claims, Insurance Law, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Terms of Contract

Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim Rejection for Potato Spoilage: Shivram Chandra Jagarnath Cold Storage vs. New India Assurance (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of exception clauses in insurance policies related to temperature control in cold storage facilities. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law, Insurance Law Case Name: M/s Shivram Chandra Jagarnath Cold Storage & Anr vs. New India

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Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim Rejection in Cold Storage Spoilage Case: Shivram Chandra Jagarnath Cold Storage vs. New India Assurance Company (2022)

/ Contract Law, Deterioration of Stock Policy, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Dinesh Maheshwari, Exception Clauses, Insurance Law, Interpretation of Contracts, Interpretation of Insurance Policies, Judges

Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim Rejection in Cold Storage Spoilage Case LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of exception clauses in insurance policies. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law, Insurance Law Case Name: M/s Shivram Chandra Jagarnath Cold Storage & Anr vs. New India Assurance Company Limited & Ors [Judgment Date]: 24 January 2022 Date of the Judgment: 24 January

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