Arbitration has become a pivotal mechanism for resolving commercial disputes in India. Over the years, Indian courts have delivered several landmark judgments that have shaped the arbitration landscape. Here are 25 notable arbitration cases in India:
The Supreme Court addressed issues related to the enforcement of arbitral awards and the scope of judicial intervention.
This case dealt with disputes arising from infrastructure contracts and the interpretation of arbitration clauses.
The court examined the validity of arbitral awards in the context of public-private partnerships.
This case highlighted the challenges of arbitrating disputes involving multinational corporations and jurisdictional issues.
The judgment focused on the enforcement of arbitral awards in infrastructure projects.
The case delved into the arbitrability of competition law disputes in India.
The court addressed issues related to the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
A significant case concerning the arbitrability of patent disputes in India.
The judgment explored the intersection of arbitration and intellectual property rights.
This case dealt with the enforcement of arbitral awards involving international parties.
The court examined the arbitrability of disputes in the construction industry.
A case highlighting the role of arbitration in labor disputes.
The judgment focused on arbitration in employment contracts within governmental organizations.
The case addressed arbitration in the context of service matters within the judiciary.
The court discussed the arbitrability of taxation disputes.
This case dealt with arbitration in the context of excise and taxation laws.
The judgment explored arbitration involving political entities and tax matters.
A significant case on arbitration concerning political parties and taxation issues.
The court examined arbitration in the context of tax exemptions for religious organizations.
The case addressed arbitration in commercial disputes involving government entities.
The Supreme Court emphasized the mandatory nature of arbitration clauses, reinforcing the principle that parties must adhere to agreed-upon arbitration mechanisms.
An international arbitration case concerning water rights between India and Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Supreme Court held that companies outside of an arbitration agreement can be made parties to arbitration proceedings as per the Group of Companies doctrine.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration petition filed within three years from the date when the respondent failed to comply with the notice of invocation is not hit by limitation.
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the enforceability of arbitration agreements in construction contracts and clarified the legal principles regarding the appointment of an arbitrator in case of disputes, particularly in the context of a state-owned entity involved in public projects.