Supreme Court on Article 311(2)(b): Strict Thresholds for Dispensing with Departmental Inquiries
The Supreme Court reiterates that dispensing with a departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b) demands objective, recorded evidence of genuine impracticability.
Court Deposits and Arbitral Awards: Supreme Court Clarifies Interest Accrual and Recommends National Registry
The Supreme Court rules that depositing arbitral award amounts in court does not halt interest accrual unless unconditional, urging a unified national court deposit registry.
Arbitration Referral Under Section 11: Supreme Court Reaffirms Kompetenz-Kompetenz Over Group of Companies Inquiries
The Supreme Court confirms that referral courts under Section 11 must limit review to prima facie existence, leaving Group of Companies joinder to the arbitral tribunal.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Supreme Court Rules Uncrystallized Contractual Damages Ineligible as Operational Debt Under Section 9
The Supreme Court confirms that unadjudicated damages for contractual breach cannot trigger corporate insolvency under Section 9 of the IBC.