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Supreme Court of India bars pre-award interest under railway contract — “Arbitrator is bound by contractual prohibition” — post-award interest reduced to 8%

Court’s decision The Supreme Court of India has held that an arbitral tribunal cannot award pre-award or pendente lite interest when the contract expressly bars such interest. Interpreting Clauses 16(3)…

Rawlaw March 5, 2026

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Delhi High Court enhances motor accident compensation despite insurer’s appeal — “Tribunal’s duty is to award just compensation” — Total award increased to ₹1.25 crore

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court partly allowed an appeal filed by an insurance company against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of ₹1,25,35,440/- in a grievous injury case, but…

Rawlaw March 5, 2026

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Delhi High Court substitutes reinstatement with ₹11 lakh compensation in illegal retrenchment case — “240 days proved; non-compliance with Section 25F fatal, but regularisation beyond reference”; award partly modified

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court partly allowed a writ petition filed by Punjab & Sind Bank, upholding the finding of illegal termination of a temporary sub-staff employee but modifying…

Rawlaw March 3, 2026

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Delhi High Court: No writ interference in Labour Court’s reinstatement award— “Security guard held direct employee of EDMC; 75% back wages upheld”

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the Commissioner, East Delhi Municipal Corporation, challenging a Labour Court award directing reinstatement of a security guard with…

Rawlaw February 19, 2026

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Bombay High Court: State cannot review land compensation under Maharashtra Highways Act—”Second award based on Chief Minister’s directions quashed”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) set aside the second award dated 29 September 2025 passed in connection with acquisition of agricultural lands for the Jalna–Nanded Super Express…

Rawlaw February 19, 2026

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Bombay High Court: State waived objection to sole arbitrator by participating in proceedings—”2015 amendments on arbitrator disqualification held inapplicable; award upheld”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) dismissed the Commercial Arbitration Appeal filed by the State of Maharashtra challenging an arbitral award of ₹596.60 lakhs with interest. The Court…

Rawlaw February 19, 2026

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Bombay High Court: SEBI-Registered Broker and NSE/BSE Trading Member Liable for Blatantly Unauthorised F&O Trades — “Arbitral Finding Upheld; Scrip Value Enhancement Set Aside as Relief Not Prayed” — Section 34 Petitions Partly Allowed

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court (Commercial Division) partly allowed petitions under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, challenging an appellate arbitral award rendered under the bye-laws…

Rawlaw February 19, 2026

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Delhi High Court modifies MACT compensation in Oriental Insurance appeal — ITR-based income upheld, Pranay Sethi rationalisation applied; award reduced to ₹35.73 lakh

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court partly allowed an appeal filed by Oriental Insurance Company Limited and modified a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award by recalculating compensation strictly in line…

Rawlaw January 28, 2026

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Delhi High Court sets aside ₹10 lakh labour compensation award against Indian Oil — Delhi lacked territorial jurisdiction as entire cause of action arose in Noida; reference declared void

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition filed by Indian Oil Corporation Limited and set aside the Labour Court’s award granting ₹10 lakh compensation with interest to…

Rawlaw January 27, 2026

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Delhi High Court refuses to set aside arbitral award in hospital security contract dispute — arbitrator’s factual findings upheld, public authority can’t withhold dues after availing services; Section 34 petition dismissed

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed by a government hospital and the Government of NCT of…

Rawlaw January 26, 2026