Supreme Court Appoints Arbitrator in Cox & Kings vs. SAP India Dispute Date of the Judgment: September 9, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 670 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, CJI, J.B. Pardiwala, J., Manoj Misra, J. Can a non-signatory to an arbitration agreement be compelled to participate in arbitration proceedings? The Supreme Court of India addressed […]
Supreme Court enhances interest for delayed flat possession: Vidya vs. Parsvnath Developers (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) was justified in awarding interest at a rate lower than what was stipulated in the agreement for delayed possession of a flat. CASE TYPE: Consumer. Case Name: Vidya and Others vs. M/s
Supreme Court Modifies Compensation Calculation for Delayed Flat Possession: Kaushik Narsinhbhai Patel & Ors. vs. M/s. S.J.R. Prime Corporation Private Limited (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation for delayed possession of flats. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: Kaushik Narsinhbhai Patel & Ors. vs. M/s. S.J.R. Prime Corporation Private Limited Judgment Date: 22 July 2024 Date
Supreme Court Clarifies Stamp Duty on BOT Toll Agreements: Rewa Tollway vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) agreement for road construction, where toll collection rights are granted, constitutes a “lease” under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. CASE TYPE: Civil
Supreme Court Allows Rectification of E-Auction Bid Error in Mining Lease Case: OMSAIRAM STEELS vs. Director of Mines (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a bidder can seek rectification of a bid submitted in an e-auction due to a bona fide human error. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Contract Law, Writ Jurisdiction Case Name: M/s OMSAIRAM STEELS &
Supreme Court Upholds Forfeiture of Security Deposit in Forest Auction Case Date of the Judgment: 10 July 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 514 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can a contractor forfeit their security deposit for failing to complete work after a forest auction? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question,
Supreme Court overturns specific performance decree due to lack of readiness and willingness: Pydi Ramana vs. Davarasetty Manmadha Rao (2024) Date of the Judgment: July 10, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 507 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Aravind Kumar, J. Can a buyer who delays action for years still demand specific performance of a property
Supreme Court Upholds Contractual Rights in Tender Cancellation Case: Subodh Kumar Singh Rathour vs. The Chief Executive Officer & Ors. (2024) Date of the Judgment: July 9, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 486 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, CJI, J.B. Pardiwala, J., Manoj Misra, J. Can a government authority arbitrarily cancel a tender after it has
Supreme Court quashes interest on balance payment for delayed flat possession: Sanjay Chaudhary vs. Pioneer Urban Land (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a developer can charge interest on the balance payment from homebuyers for delayed possession of a flat. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Sanjay Chaudhary and Anr. vs. Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd.
Supreme Court quashes High Court order reinstating cancelled tender: Level 9 Biz vs. HIMUDA (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can reinstate a cancelled tender based solely on statements by parties, ignoring prior findings of irregularities. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Tender Process, Public Procurement Case Name: Level 9 Biz Pvt. Ltd. vs. Himachal Pradesh
Supreme Court Upholds Employee Transfers Based on Contractual Terms: Divgi Metal Wares Ltd. vs. Divgi Metal Wares Employees Association (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a company can transfer employees between its different establishments based on the terms of their employment contract, even if the company’s standing orders have a narrower definition of transfer. CASE TYPE: Industrial
Supreme Court clarifies arbitration clause incorporation in contract law: NBCC vs Zillion Infraprojects (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a general reference to another contract incorporates the arbitration clause from the referenced contract into the main contract. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: NBCC (India) Limited vs. Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. Judgment Date: 19 March 2024 Date
