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Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Over Unilateral...
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PDR Court Editorial9 October 2026

Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Over Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has set aside an arbitral award in State of Himachal Pradesh v. BMD Pvt. Ltd., citing the invalid appointment of an arbitrator without the State's consent and contrary to the agreed procedure. The judgment reinforces the importance of independence, impartiality and procedural fairness in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Boundary Between Sections 37 and 17 in...
Arbitration
PDR Court Editorial25 September 2026

Supreme Court Clarifies Boundary Between Sections 37 and 17 in Arbitration

The Supreme Court of India has clarified an important procedural question under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that proceedings before a High Court under Section 37 cannot be remitted to an arbitral tribunal with a direction to treat them as an application under Section 17. The decision in Union of India & Others v. Hariom Projects Pvt. Ltd. draws a clear distinction between the appellate jurisdiction exercised by courts under Section 37 and the power of an arbitral tribunal to grant interim measures under Section 17.

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Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under the Mediation Act,...
Mediation
PDR Court Editorial8 September 2026

Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under the Mediation Act, 2023

The Central Government has formally established the Mediation Council of India, marking an important institutional development in the implementation of the Mediation Act, 2023. Through a notification dated 27 August 2026, the Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs, established the Council under Section 31(1) of the Mediation Act, 2023. The Council will have its head office in Delhi. The development represents an important step towards creating a more structured framework for mediation in India and strengthening institutional mechanisms for resolving disputes outside conventional court proceedings.

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Can a Contract Require Pre-Deposit Before Arbitration? Supreme Court Refers...
Arbitration Law
PDR Court Editorial18 Aug 2026

Can a Contract Require Pre-Deposit Before Arbitration? Supreme Court Refers Key Issue to Larger Bench

Explore the Supreme Court's recent reference to a larger Bench on whether arbitration clauses can validly require a pre-deposit, examining the Santosh Associate case, the conflicting precedents in S.K. Jain and ICOMM Tele, and the key questions of law now referred for consideration.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Asserts Exclusive Jurisdiction of Commercial Courts...
Commercial Courts
PDR Court Editorial10 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh High Court Asserts Exclusive Jurisdiction of Commercial Courts for Arbitration Award Execution

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has asserted the exclusive jurisdiction of Commercial Courts for the execution of arbitration awards in a recent judicial pronouncement. The Court clarified that execution petitions for arbitration awards meeting the specified commercial value criteria must be filed before designated Commercial Courts, and that Civil, District, or other Courts lack jurisdiction once such Commercial Courts have been designated.

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Allahabad High Court Clarifies: Objection Under Section 47 CPC Not...
Arbitration Law
PDR Court Editorial07 Aug 2026

Allahabad High Court Clarifies: Objection Under Section 47 CPC Not Valid in Arbitral Award Execution Proceedings

Explore the recent Allahabad High Court ruling clarifying objections under Section 47 CPC in arbitral award execution proceedings. Understand the significance of providing clean and valuable security, the requirements for staying an arbitral award, and the importance of upholding the integrity of arbitral awards in the Indian arbitration landscape.

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Accountability Knows No Profession: Karnataka HC's Landmark Loan Recovery Verdict
Loan Recovery Law
PDR Court Editorial04 Aug 2026

Accountability Knows No Profession: Karnataka HC's Landmark Loan Recovery Verdict

Explore the recent Karnataka High Court verdict dismissing a senior advocate's writ petition in a loan recovery matter, reinforcing accountability for borrowers regardless of profession and paving the way for coercive recovery measures.

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Key Ruling: Delhi High Court's Landmark Decision on Arbitration Jurisdiction
Arbitration Law
PDR Court Editorial04 Aug 2026

Key Ruling: Delhi High Court's Landmark Decision on Arbitration Jurisdiction

In a significant legal development, the High Court of Delhi has provided important clarifications on the determination of jurisdiction in arbitration cases, emphasizing the distinction between the seat and place of arbitration.

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Challenges Won't Shake ADR's Strength
Arbitration & ADR
PDR Court Editorial04 Aug 2026

Challenges Won't Shake ADR's Strength

Despite hurdles like the Delhi PWD move to scrap arbitration clauses, ADR remains India's best hope for timely, efficient, and business-friendly dispute resolution — and platforms like PDR COURT continue to lead the way forward.

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