#LegalUpdate” Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Law Chambers of Pooja Dua

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...

Mar

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

March 17, 2026PoojaBlog

Harish Rana v. Union of India has clarified the legal position on withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in cases involving patients in a permanent vegetative state. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India permitted withdrawal of life support for a patient who had remained in a permanent vegetative state for more than thirteen years, thereby allowing passive...

upreme Court on Parallel Insolvency Proceedings: Key Takeaways from ICICI Bank v. ERA Infrastructure Case

Mar

“Sriganesh Chandrasekaran v. Unishire Homes: Supreme Court Clarifies Landowner Liability in Joint Development Agreements for Construction Delays

March 7, 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...

Nov

Noida Authority Seals Lotus Panache Towers: A Strong Message on Compliance and Accountability

November 17, 2025PoojaBlog

The recent action taken by the Noida Authority against the Lotus Panache real estate project marks a crucial moment in the enforcement of urban development laws and regulatory discipline. Acting against long-standing violations, the Authority sealed three under-construction residential towers and ten commercial units after discovering massive outstanding dues and unauthorized construction activities. According to...

Oct

Arbitration vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Path

October 24, 2025PoojaBlog

In the evolving commercial and legal landscape, disputes are inevitable but the method of resolution defines how effectively they are managed. For many, the choice between arbitration and litigation can determine the speed, confidentiality, and enforceability of outcomes. Both have their merits, but selecting the right path requires careful consideration of the dispute’s nature,...

Oct

Noida Residents Seek Relief from Demolition Notices for Home Extensions

October 23, 2025PoojaBlog

Residents across several Noida sectors have approached local authorities seeking relief from demolition and sealing notices issued for minor home extensions such as verandah enclosures and small structural additions. The notices, served under Section 10 of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, classify these additions as...

Oct

Supreme Court Upholds Sealing of Property Misused for Commercial Purpose in Delhi’s New Rajinder Nagar Market

October 22, 2025PoojaBlog

In a recent ruling in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors. , the Supreme Court of India upheld the sealing of a property that was originally sanctioned as a shop-cum-residence but was being misused for commercial purposes on the upper residential floors. Main Issue: Whether a property sanctioned for mixed...

Oct

Supreme Court on Delay and Deficiency in Arbitral Awards

October 21, 2025PoojaBlog

In Lancor Holdings Limited v. Prem Kumar Menon & Ors., the Hon’ble Supreme Court has set aside an arbitral award that was rendered nearly four years after the conclusion of proceedings , holding that such inordinate delay and failure to adjudicate core disputes amounts to a violation of the public policy of India under Section...

Oct

Supreme Court safeguards advocates’ rights: Protecting confidentiality in the digital age

October 20, 2025PoojaBlog

The Supreme Court in the case Re: Summoning Advocates with Writ Petition and Special Leave Petition who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases and related issues, bearing number Writ Petition (Civil) No. 632 of 2025 and SLP (Cr.) No. 9334 of 2025 has taken a significant step to protect the independence...

Protecting Homebuyers' Rights: A Landmark Judgment

Sep

The Calcutta High Court has made a significant ruling regarding the SARFAESI Act, 2002. According to the judgment in VIJAY PRAKASH BOHRA VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS (IA NO: CAN/1/2025), a secured creditor can seek physical possession of immovable property under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, even after the sale of the property to a purchaser.

September 16, 2025PoojaBlog

Key Points of the Judgment: – Physical Possession After Sale : The court held that a secured creditor’s right to physical possession of a property remains intact, even if the property has been sold to a new owner. – Role of District Magistrate : The District Magistrate’s role under Section 14 of the SARFAESI...

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