THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN PUBLIC POLICY AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARD

Realizing that arbitration can be a productive means settling of conflicts in a world growing more interconnected by the day, India has set out in recent years to establish itself as the worldwide centre of arbitration. Arbitration is a popular option for both domestic and foreign corporations because it provides parties with a flexible

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INDIA’S PRO-ARBITRATION PUSH: SUPREME COURT ELIMINATES STAMP DUTY ON FOREIGN AWARDS

The recent ruling by the Indian Supreme Court in the case of Shriram EPC Ltd vs Rioglass Solar SA (Shriram EPC case) solidifies India’s dedication to upholding international arbitration decisions, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to arbitration enforcement. The legal dispute between the appellant and

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INDIA: A POTENTIAL RISING HUB FOR INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

In recent years, with the development of Asia, India has emerged as an active player in the field of international arbitration. Interestingly, India was one of the first few countries to be a signatory of the New York Convention in 1960. Yet the nation was historically perceived as a country that prioritizes litigation; the nation has experienced notable.

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REFUND OF STAMP DUTY CAN’T BE DENIED ON THE GROUND THAT APPLICATION WAS MADE BEFORE ECECUTION OF CANCELLATION DEED: SUPREME COURT

The judgment by a two-Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Bano Saiyed Parwaz v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority & Ors. comprising of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra revolv

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