- Yogitha Jammula1 Arbitration has become a well-sought-after dispute resolution mechanism due to its expedience, and finality. However, arbitration has not always been synonymous with speedy resolution. Strict timelines for concluding arbitral proceedings were introduced through the Arbitration… Read more »
Jurisdiction in tax assessment matters often appears to be a rigid framework governed by territorial boundaries. However, Section 127 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, introduces a dynamic mechanism that allows for the transfer of cases between assessing… Read more »
- Yogitha Jammula1 In an era where personal data has become the lifeblood of the digital economy, protection of individual privacy has never been more critical. Increasing reliance on technology has amplified concerns over data misuse, highlighted by… Read more »
The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in its recent judgment in The Central Bank of India & Ors. v. M/s AD Bureau Advertising Pvt. Ltd. & Anr1, has categorically held that borrowers who avail loans for commercial or… Read more »
Judicial precedents play a crucial role in shaping legal principles and ensuring consistency in the application of the law. However, there are instances where two Supreme Court judgments appear to contradict each other, creating a complex situation for… Read more »
“Opposition in a democratic House is a great necessity. It is an indispensable condition of all democratic institutions. We propose to all ourselves, and we propose to make our country, a 'democratic, sovereign republic'. If we cannot ensure… Read more »
He who signs a dishonored cheque bears the consequences— a principle well-established by law and affirmed across several precedents. Determining the liability of a signatory is straightforward when the drawer is an individual. But what happens when a… Read more »
- Yogitha Jammula1 An arbitration agreement is the lifeblood of arbitration. Whether it takes the form of a standalone document or a clause embedded within a contract, the existence of an arbitration agreement is a fundamental prerequisite for… Read more »
Ajay Madhusudan Patel & Ors. v. Jyotrindra S. Patel & Ors. 1 (On Factors that Signify Intention of Non-Signatory to be bound by the Arbitration Agreement - Yogitha Jammula2 The Hon’ble Supreme Court in Ajay Madhusudan Patel3 while… Read more »
The Arbitration landscape in India is on the brink of transformation with the new draft bill of the Arbitration Act proposing to introduce significant amendments. By introducing strict timelines, establishing a robust framework for institutional arbitration and limiting… Read more »
