Pooja, Author at Law Chambers of Pooja Dua

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Hon’ble Supreme Court of India: No Arbitration Without Valid Agreement; Participation Does Not Confer Jurisdiction

March 31, 2026PoojaBlog

M/s Bharat Udyog ltd. ( Formerly known as M/s Jai Hind Contractors Pvt. Ltd.) vs. Ambernath Municipal Council & Anr., the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has held that mere participation in arbitral proceedings does not stop a party from challenging the inherent lack of jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal in the absence of a...

Mar

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India: One-Sided Contractual Clauses Cannot Bar Legal Remedies!

March 30, 2026PoojaBlog

M/s ABS Marine Services vs The Andaman and Nicobar Administration, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has held that contractual clauses in government agreements cannot be framed in a manner that completely bar a private party from seeking legal remedies Hon’ble Courts or Ld. Arbitral tribunals. The dispute arose from a manning agreement executed between...

Mar

Taxation Law in India 2026: Complete Guide for Individuals & Businesses

March 30, 2026PoojaBlog

India’s taxation landscape is constantly evolving, and 2026 is no exception. Understanding taxation law is crucial for both individuals and businesses to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and optimize financial planning. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the latest taxation laws in India, including Income Tax, GST, Corporate Tax, and other important regulations. ## Understanding...

Mar

The Hon’ble NCLAT held that the Committee of Creditors can litigate in its own name!

March 28, 2026PoojaBlog

In the Committee of Creditors of Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd. v. Riju Ravindran & Ors., the Hon’ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has clarified that the Committee of Creditors (CoC), though not a juristic person in the classical sense, is not barred from litigating in its own name under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy...

Mar

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Dishonour of Post-Dated Cheque Not Sufficient to Prove Cheating!

March 27, 2026PoojaBlog

In V. Ganesan v. State, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has clarified that dishonour of a post-dated cheque by itself is not sufficient to presume dishonest intention so as to constitute an offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The case arose from a financial arrangement relating to a film...

Mar

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Belated Jurisdictional Challenge Not Maintainable After Participation in Arbitration!

March 26, 2026PoojaBlog

In Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/s R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has clarified that a belated jurisdictional challenge cannot be raised after a party has actively participated in arbitral proceedings without objection. The dispute arose from a consultancy agreement between the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and M/s...

Hon'ble Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal of Life Support in Vegetative State Case!

Mar

Landowner Liability in Joint Development Agreements: Supreme Court Clarifies Developer Responsibility in Delay Cases

March 25, 2026PoojaBlog

Sriganesh Chandrasekaran & Others v. M/s Unishire Homes LLP & Others. The hon’ble Supreme Court of India has clarified the scope of liability of landowners under a Joint Development Agreement in cases involving delay in construction. The Hon’ble Court held that landowners cannot be held liable for delay compensation where the obligation to construct and...

Mar

Settlement Breach Can Revive Insolvency. Proceedings says NCLT Ahmedabad!

March 20, 2026PoojaBlog

In S.N. Global Minerals LLP v. Aksa Paper Mills Private Limited, the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench held that revival of insolvency proceedings upon breach of a settlement recognised by a judicial order does not amount to using the insolvency process as a recovery mechanism but merely restores the legal consequence that had...

Mar

Hon’ble Delhi High Court Restrains Kent RO from Using “KENT” Mark for Fans

March 19, 2026PoojaBlog

In Kent RO Systems Limited & Ors. v. Kent Cables Private Limited & Ors., the Hon’ble Division Bench of the Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the order of the Single Judge Bench restraining Kent RO Systems Limited from manufacturing and selling fans under the trademark “KENT”, holding that Kent Cables Private Limited had...

Mar

Hon’ble Supreme Court Holds Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Award Interest If Contract Prohibits It!

March 18, 2026PoojaBlog

In the Union of India & Ors. v. Larsen & Turbo Limited, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has clarified the scope of an arbitral tribunal’s power to grant interest under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Supreme Court of India held that an arbitral tribunal cannot award pre-award or pendente lite interest...

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