Section 34 Strategy: Challenging Arbitral Awards in India (A Corporate Playbook)
Section 34 Strategy: Challenging Arbitral Awards in India (A Corporate Playbook) Author Alankar Narula Date February 15, 2026 Share Now Section 34 Strategy: Challenging Arbitral Awards in India (A Corporate Playbook) When a high-ticket domestic arbitration ends badly, Indian corporates and developers often have one urgent question: how do we challenge the award under Section […]
What If the Arbitrator Is Biased or Lacks Independence?
Elementor #1539 Author Alankar Narula Date January 31, 2026 Share Now What If the Arbitrator Is Biased or Lacks Independence? Neutrality is the foundation of arbitration. Duty of disclosure Arbitrators are under a statutory obligation to disclose circumstances that may give rise to justifiable doubts as to independence or impartiality. Grounds for challenge A party […]
Can Non-Signatories Be Forced Into Arbitration?
Can Non-Signatories Be Forced Into Arbitration? Author Alankar Narula Date January 17, 2026 Share Now Can Non-Signatories Be Forced Into Arbitration? Arbitration is consensual. Yet, Indian courts have recognised exceptions. General rule Ordinarily, only parties who have signed the arbitration agreement are bound by it. Group of companies doctrine Courts have applied the group of companies […]
Does Limitation Apply to Arbitration Proceedings?
Does Limitation Apply to Arbitration Proceedings? Author Alan Date January 9, 2026 Share Now Does Limitation Apply to Arbitration Proceedings? A common misconception is that arbitration exists outside the Limitation Act. That is incorrect. Limitation applies fully to arbitration The Limitation Act, 1963 applies to arbitration proceedings in the same manner as it applies to […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to File a RERA Complaint in Punjab and Haryana — Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
13. How a Lawyer Can Help While RERA allows self-filing, a professional RERA lawyer in Punjab or Haryana can: For complex or high-value projects, legal representation often ensures faster and more favourable outcomes. Elementor #1238 Author Alankar Narula Date November 9, 2025 Share Now How to File a RERA Complaint in Punjab and Haryana — Step-by-Step […]
Contempt Jurisdiction in Enforcing Arbitral Awards
Contempt Jurisdiction in Enforcing Arbitral Awards Author Alankar Narula Date August 14, 2025 Share Now Contempt Jurisdiction in Enforcing Arbitral Awards: Recent Trends and Comparative Perspectives Winning an arbitral award is one thing. Getting the other side to actually comply can be quite another. In India, once an arbitral award has attained finality either because […]
Delayed Possession? Here’s What Every Homebuyer Must Know About RERA
Delayed Possession? Here’s What Every Homebuyer Must Know About RERA Author Alankar Narula Date May 13, 2025 Share Now Delayed Possession? Here’s What Every Homebuyer Must Know About RERA You saved, planned, and invested — only to find your dream home stuck in limbo. Delayed possession isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s emotional distress, financial […]