The onus of proof that there was a deficiency in service is on the Complainant

The Supreme Court of India comprising of Justice Hemant Gupta & Justice V Ramasubramaniam allowed the appeal on 06.10.2021 in the case “SGS India Ltd. versus Dolphin International Ltd.” and held that the onus of proof that there was deficiency in service is on the complainant. If the Complainant is able to discharge its initial […]

No Liability for the Company Officials Unless Allegations on the Individual Role

The Supreme Court recently in the case of, Ravindranatha Bajpe v. Mangalore Special Economic Zone Ltd, upheld the decision of Karnataka High Court of dismissing the revision petitions and confirming the judgment of Sessions Court for setting aside the orders of the Magistrate that issued the summons to the respondent nos. 1-8, where respondent numbers […]

Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020

This ordinance has come into force from 4th November 2020 and shall amend the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Principal Act) which was notified on 30th August 2019 and Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2019 came in to force. The ordinance: This ordinance shall incorporate the following additional proviso in the Principal Act: i.        […]