What If the Other Party Refuses to Appoint an Arbitrator?
What If the Other Party Refuses to Appoint an Arbitrator? Author Alankar Narula Date January 7, 2026 Share Now What If the Other Party Refuses to Appoint an Arbitrator? Deadlock at the appointment stage is common. Court intervention under Section 11 If one party fails to appoint an arbitrator despite notice, the aggrieved party can […]
Section 9 vs Section 17 — Interim Relief in Arbitration Explained
Section 9 vs Section 17 — Interim Relief in Arbitration Explained Author Alan Date January 6, 2026 Share Now Section 9 vs Section 17 — Interim Relief in Arbitration Explained Interim relief is often the most urgent concern in arbitration. Section 9 — Court-granted interim relief Section 9 allows parties to approach courts: before commencement […]
Seat vs Venue of Arbitration — Why Courts Treat Them Differently
Seat vs Venue of Arbitration — Why Courts Treat Them Differently Author Alan Date January 4, 2026 Share Now Seat vs Venue of Arbitration — Why Courts Treat Them Differently This distinction has significant jurisdictional consequences and is often misunderstood. Seat determines supervisory jurisdiction The seat of arbitration determines: which court has jurisdiction over Section 9, 11, […]
What Makes an Arbitration Clause Invalid in India?
What Makes an Arbitration Clause Invalid in India? Author Alankar Narula Date January 3, 2026 Share Now What Makes an Arbitration Clause Invalid in India? Indian courts adopt a strong pro-arbitration approach. Still, an arbitration clause can fail if it does not meet basic legal requirements. There must be a clear intention to arbitrate An […]
Can Arbitration Be Invoked After Expiry of Contract?
Elementor #1454 Author Alankar Narula Date January 2, 2026 Share Now Can Arbitration Be Invoked After Expiry of Contract? This is one of the most common questions in commercial disputes. Parties often assume that once a contract expires, all rights under it also come to an end. That assumption is incorrect. 1. Arbitration clause is […]