In a closely watched decision, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the scope of “personal jurisdiction” over foreign states under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). The Supreme Court of the United States held that personal jurisdiction over a foreign sovereign exists where two conditions under FSIA are met i.e., an exception to sovereign immunity applies…
Fireside Chat by the arbitration bar of India, Women’s chapter featuring Hon’ble Mr Justice N. Kotishwar Singh and Ms Madhavi Divan and Ms Payal Chawla.
The United Kingdom has recently enacted the Arbitration Act of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to strengthen its position as a premier seat for international arbitration. Following an extensive review process, the amendments received royal assent on February 24, 2025. Rather than a complete overhaul, these revisions aim to refine and clarify existing principles, ensuring that…
Join me as I unpack the fascinating evolution of unilateral arbitrator appointments and the intricacies of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act with none other than Senior Advocate Shashank Garg!
Teaser of my upcoming video podcast, “Navigating Commercial Disputes”, in collaboration with Bar & Bench! The debut episode features Mr. Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and currently serving as a Judge on the Fiji Supreme Court. I invite you to watch, enjoy, and share your thoughts. Stay tuned for…
Payal Chawla The issue of limitation for filing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ACA”) may require reconsideration. This matter was seemingly resolved by a three-judge bench in the case of Government of Maharashtra v. Borse Bros Engineers & Contractors (P) Ltd. (“Borse Brothers”). This judgment has been subsequently…
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