Supreme Court Clarifies “Change in Law” in Power Purchase Agreements: Haryana Power Purchase Centre vs. Sasan Power Ltd (2023) Date of the Judgment: April 6, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 326 Judges: K.M. Joseph, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a power generating company claim compensation for increased costs due to a change in the interpretation […]
Supreme Court Limits Arbitrator’s Power to Award Claims Beyond Final Bill: Union of India vs. Bharat Enterprise (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an arbitrator can award claims not included in the final bill submitted by a contractor, especially when the contract prohibits such claims. CASE TYPE: Arbitration Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Inclusion of Development Rights as Corporate Assets in Insolvency: Victory Iron Works Ltd. vs. Jitendra Lohia (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether development rights of a corporate debtor over a property can be considered as an asset during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name: Victory Iron Works Ltd.
Supreme Court clarifies insurance policy terms in election duty death: National Insurance Company Ltd. vs. Chief Electoral Officer (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of insurance policy terms, specifically the scope of “accident caused by external violent and any other visible means.” CASE TYPE: Insurance Law Case Name: National Insurance Company Ltd. vs. The Chief Electoral Officer
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
Supreme Court Clarifies TDS on Airline Ticket Commissions: Singapore Airlines vs. CIT (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether airlines are liable to deduct Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on the supplementary commission earned by travel agents on the sale of airline tickets. CASE TYPE: Income Tax Law Case Name: Singapore Airlines Ltd. vs. C.I.T., Delhi Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Upholds Agent’s Rights After Contractor’s Death in Karnataka Contract Dispute LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an agent’s rights under a contract terminate upon the death of the principal, especially when the agent has an interest in the contract. CASE TYPE: Contract Law, Arbitration Case Name: P. Seshareddy (D) Rep. By His LR. Cum Irrevocable GPA
Supreme Court Orders Arbitration in Shareholder Dispute: VGP Marine Kingdom vs. Kay Ellen Arnold (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court can refuse to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, if prior arbitration proceedings or related matters are pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). CASE TYPE: Arbitration
Supreme Court Clarifies Pledge Law and Depositories Act: PTC India Financial Services Ltd. vs. Venkateswarlu Kari (2022) Date of the Judgment: 12 May 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 479 Judges: M.R. Shah, J., Sanjiv Khanna, J. Can a pawnee (lender) automatically become the owner of pledged shares by simply recording themselves as the beneficial owner in
Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, 1940: M.P. Rajya Tilhan Utpadak vs. Modi Transport (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a matter in a pending suit can be referred to arbitration under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 without a clear agreement between all parties. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: M.P.
Supreme Court Upholds Contractor’s Claim: No Abandonment of Contract in Shripati Lakhu Mane vs. Maharashtra Water Supply Board (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contractor’s refusal to continue work due to material alterations in the original contract terms constitutes abandonment of contract. CASE TYPE: Civil Contract Law Case Name: Shripati Lakhu Mane vs. The Member Secretary,
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Refund for Quashed 2G Licenses: Loop Telecom vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a telecom company is entitled to a refund of entry fees after its 2G licenses were quashed due to an illegal government policy. CASE TYPE: Telecom Law, Contract Law, Constitutional Law. Case Name: Loop Telecom
