Arbitration Overview: Meaning and Importance

Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution which make both the parties mutually agree on the procedure of arbitration. Arbitration the most efficient form of remedy for settlement of dispute as it saves a lot of time and resources.

Judicial propriety on same-sex marriages

The present petition for legalizing same-sex marriage is outside the sphere of personal laws, given that it is being sought under the Special Marriage Act.

FUTURE OF MEDIATION IN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS

Being the least expensive and less time-consuming, Mediation is popular ADR in India. The mediator plays the role of a neutral party who helps the parties to have direct communication and assists in exploring the options and a mutually accepted agreement.

Artificial Intelligence and Insolvencies

Machine learning, deep learning, artificial neural networks, rule-based expert systems, and natural language processing are a few examples of artificial intelligence technologies employed in worldwide insolvency and bankruptcy processes.

A judiciary-Executive Tussle over Judicial Appointments

The conflict between the Executive and the Judiciary regarding judicial appointment is not new. Its most visible manifestation was when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi appointed Justice A.N. Ray as the Chief Justice in 1975 out of turn, as a “reward” for his pro-government stance in the Kesavananda Bharti Case. This led to much public outcry, on the grounds of violation of judicial independence.

Gujarat High Court on banks’ statutory right to initiate Proceedings against Loan Defaulters

Gujarat High Court dismissed Essar Steel’s petition and refused to grant any of the reliefs sought by Essar Steel. The Gujarat High Court moved quickly and efficiently, and the order was issued within 10 working days of Essar Steel’s filing of the case.

How effective is RERA?

The main purpose of RERA was to enhance builder buyer transparency along with creating a strong adjudicating mechanism to resolve all the disputes in concern with the real estate sector.

Right Legal Remedy for Aggrieved Homebuyers

We always talk about problems that we face. Let’s talk about the remedy this time. A good legal team will help you in getting justice on time with an effective remedy. Finding the right legal remedy for your dispute is all what you seek during this chaos.

RERA Authorities Go Virtual

Once again the pandemic is hitting us hard in its second wave leaving no other option but to once again choose the path of virtual courts. So the decision of the RERA Authorities to go virtual is just to settle the disputes without any further delay and not to let the pandemic hamper our justice system.

Winding up Proceedings will not create any bar for initiation of the Insolvency Proceedings

These two judgements would be of great importance because they have paved a way for the transfer of post-notice winding up petitions pending before the different High Courts.

Covid-19 Impact on the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code

In response to the damage done to the economy the Indian Government has placed certain embargoes and granted certain grace periods to help reduce the financial strain caused by the complete shutdown of the economy this includes the three month moratorium that has been given by the RBI regarding payments of EMI.

Economic Survey: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code dramatically reduced time for resolution of Stressed Assets

Laws relating to IBC that caused inadequate and ineffective results with undue delays has proven its success by a dramatic reduction for resolution of stressed assets at an average of 340 days as compared 4.3 years in the era before the IBC as per the most Economic Survey. 

Period of Lockdown to be Excluded from Insolvency Process- NCLAT

The period of lockdown imposed by the Central Government in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak shall not be counted for the purposes of the time-line for any activity that could not be completed due to such lockdown.

All About- Moratorium and its relevance under IBC

The term Moratorium is nowhere defined in the Code, however, the term in basic parlance means, ”a stopping of activity for an agreed amount of time”. 

Relief for Creditors: Time taken under SARFAESI to be Excluded for Limitation Act

Order deliverd by NCLAT is a relief for creditors to invoke the jurisdiction of IBC and seek appropriate redressal for their long-awaited grievances against the debtor.