Arbitrators Can Grant Interest on Interest

In North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. S.A. Builders Ltd., the Hon’ble Supreme Court, while adjudicating a civil appeal by special leave, affirmed that an arbitrator is empowered to grant post-award interest on both the principal amount and the… Read more »

Lt. Col. Suprita Chandel Vs. Union of India & Ors

In Lt. Col. Suprita Chandel v. Union of India & Ors., the Supreme Court emphasized that the benefit of a favorable judicial order against government actions should be extended to similarly situated individuals without requiring them to approach… Read more »

H Siddaraju & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors

In H Siddaraju & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. (2023), the Karnataka High Court addressed a challenge to Sections 4(iii)(c)(I) and 2(1)(zg) of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which impose age limits of 50 for women… Read more »

Bijoy Kumar Moni Vs. Paresh Manna & Anr

In Bijoy Kumar Moni vs. Paresh Manna & Anr., the Supreme Court clarified that for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the cheque must be drawn on an account maintained by the accused.… Read more »