Principle of Judicial Non-Interference in Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi High Court’s Recent Ruling
In a pivotal judgment, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed the principle of judicial non-interference in arbitral proceedings, which remains fundamental not only in domestic arbitration but also in international commercial arbitration. The court highlighted that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, operates as a self-contained code, governing arbitration in India while minimizing judicial intervention. This decision is significant as it emphasizes party autonomy and arbitration's efficiency in resolving disputes
Detailed Article: Kalpana Constructions v. State of Madhya Pradesh — A Landmark Judgment on Contractors' Rights and Judicial Efficiency under Article 226
In a landmark judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court in M/s Kalpana Constructions v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others (Writ Petition No. 17224 of 2022) addressed the issue of delayed payments for public works contractors and clarified the application of Article 226 of the Indian Constitution in cases of recovery of dues where facts are undisputed. The case, expertly argued by Shri Narinderpal Singh Ruprah, Senior Partner at Ruprah Legal Chambers, stands as a critical precedent for contractors working on government projects and highlights the judiciary’s commitment to delivering prompt justice in cases where state authorities unjustly withhold payments.
CrPC vs. BNSS: Navigating the Legal Transition of July 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024, India witnessed a pivotal change in its criminal justice system with the introduction of the *Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced the **Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)*. The transition has created considerable legal debates and confusion across the judiciary regarding which code governs ongoing and newly instituted cases, leading to a series of conflicting rulings by various High Courts across the country.
Victory for Sikh Community in Emergency Film Case: CBFC to Consider Modifications Before Certification
Jabalpur, September 3, 2024: In a significant development, the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, has disposed of Writ Petition No. 25911 of 2024 (PIL), filed by Jabalpur Sikh Sangat and Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Indore, challenging the certification of the movie Emergency. The petition contended that the film portrays Sikhs in a negative light, associating them with the Khalistan movement and depicting them as violent separatists.
NOTICES ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION CHALLENGING RELEASE OF KANGNA RANAUT'S 'EMERGENCY' IN CURRENT FORM
On 02.09.2024, notices were issued in Writ Petition No. 25911 of 2024 (PIL), returnable on 03.09.2024, by a bench comprising Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice Shri Sanjeev Sachdeva and Hon'ble Justice Shri Vinay Saraf. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was collectively filed by Jabalpur Sikh Sangat and Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Indore, before the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur.