To read the article on Mondaq, click here. In the recent case of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that an arbitrator cannot decide a case on the basis of a mathematical calculation which is not supported by evidence. The judgment in this case invoked the ever-growing debate on the importance of adaptation of a reasonable duty of care by the arbitrators in deciding a matter, especially one pertaining to a construction dispute, where stakes are undoubtedly very high. The role of an Arbitrator has been set in law as that of aiding the parties

To read the article on Mondaq, click here. “Artificial intelligence is growing up fast, as are robots whose facial expressions can elicit empathy and make your mirror neurons quiver.” – Diane Ackerman Artificial intelligence (AI) has a long history that can be traced back to the eighth century BCE when Hephaestus created “attendants made of gold, which seemed like living maidens,” as depicted in Homer’s Iliad. The term “artificial intelligence” itself, however, was not coined until the 1950s, when John McCarthy defined it in 1955. AI systems use algorithms to process input data to predict outcomes, solve problems, and initiate actions.

To read the article on Mondaq, click here. The Ban List: CPC, 1908 provision not applicable to Commercial Suits filed under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (“Act of 2015“) is an improvement over the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“Act of 1908“) in respect of commercial disputes. This Act is a handmaid to the Act of 1908 to provide speedy disposal of commercial suits. Various amendments have been made to the Act of 1908 in furtherance of the objectives of the Commercial Courts Act. Commercial suits are those where cause of action is arising out

To read the article on Mondaq, click here. The Clause for Early Completion Bonus (‘Bonus’) is provided in works contracts with the intention to reduce the time taken for completion that would normally be required. This is done by incentivising the contractor with a right to claim a certain percentage of the contract price as a bonus in case the actual completion date precedes the scheduled completion date. The contract may provide for such Bonus on early completion of a milestone, substantial work, or the complete project itself before the scheduled completion date. The advantage of inserting such a provision

Disclaimer – This article was first published in Construction Law International in July 28, 2024 and is reproduced by kind permission of the International Bar Association, London, UK. © International Bar Association. To read the article on IBA, click here The Pegasus Project investigation was brought to light by the Paris-based, non-profit media group, Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International. The reports have revealed a widespread misuse of NSO Group Technologies’ spyware, Pegasus. As per NSO, Pegasus was developed to be sold exclusively to vetted governments to aid law enforcement agencies and intelligence departments to fight crime and avoid terrorism. Yet,

To read the article on Mondaq, click here Arbitration Law in India is governed chiefly by Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act) which is based on the UNCITRAL model and came into force on August 22, 1996. This Act’s primary objective is to provide speedy and effective dispute resolution for both International & Domestic commercial arbitration, Conciliation and Enforcement of Foreign Awards in India. Significantly, filing of an application under section 34 provided automatic stay of Awards by convention till 2015 Amendment came into picture. The Act is an evolving legislation and has gone through major amendments in 2015, 2019