If an improper construction of Section 36 of Stamp Act is allowed, it would defeat the original purpose of safeguarding state revenue.

It may be prudent for the SC to issue clarifications with respect to the various matters in question which remain unanswered in NN Global.

The author analyses NN Global by comparing it to the pre-conditions of this judgment and its impact on the arbitration mechanism in India.

The article examines whether amicus curiae are enough to protect human rights of local communities in investment arbitration.

Authors discuss the nature of the requirement of notice of arbitration as to whether serving it is compulsory or a mere technicality.

The author remarks that in India, the average disposal time of Section 34 applications is alarmingly high and discusses possible solutions.

The Supreme Court must advance an interpretation of second proviso to Section 36(3) based on some guidelines and the scope of Section 34.

Per the author, the Indian jurisprudence lacks a coherent test to determine whether a pre-arbitral clause is mandatory or directory.

Author argues that the in rem vs in personnam test is often futile for determining the arbitrability of IPR disputes.

The article examines the jurisprudence around group-of-companies doctrine and analyses its transplantation into India.

As per author, the emphasis of courts must be on creating systems that make mandatory fulfilment of Section 12A worthwhile for parties.

The author examines the duality in perceiving determinability of contracts in India.

The authors aim at analyzing some of the pertinent questions of law attached with mediation as a compulsory form of dispute resolution.

Authors remark that the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act 2018 created issues in terms of its application due to ambiguous drafting.

Authors appreciate the notable strides made by judiciary to achieve minimal interference in arbitration but also suggest improvements here.

Authors argue that insolvency arbitration will evolve into a niche of its own - reaping benefits that the arbitral system has to offer.

This article seeks to analyse the ambit of Section 26 and the implications of the judgment of Ellora Paper Mills in this regard.

The author explains the decision in Arcelor Mittal and thereafter examines the impact that it has on emergency awards in India.

The authors examine the judgment of the Supreme Court in PASL v. GE that pertained to selection of a foreign seat by Indian parties.

The author examines a recent ruling of the Supreme Court and highlights its re-affirmation to the principle of party autonomy.

The author examines the Indian jurisprudence on arbitrability of IP disputes.

The authors analyse how the recent amendments to the arbitration law are counterintuitive to India’s evolution into an arbitration avenue.

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