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Deeksha Singh

Associate in Disputes Practice at the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Deeksha can be reached at deeksha.singh@cyrilshroff.com

Judicial Restraint In Arbitral Substitution: Key Takeaways From Ankhim Holdings V. Zaveri Construction

Summary: This article analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Ankhim Holdings Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Zaveri Construction Pvt. Ltd., which reiterates the limited role of courts under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Supreme Court held that substitution of an arbitrator does not permit courts to revisit or nullify prior arbitral proceedings, reaffirming the Act’s self‑contained structure and its emphasis on minimal judicial intervention.Continue Reading Judicial Restraint In Arbitral Substitution: Key Takeaways From Ankhim Holdings V. Zaveri Construction

Appellate Restraint And Equity In Specific Performance: Key Takeaways From Annamalai V. Vasanthi

Summary: This article examines the Supreme Court’s reinforcement of strict limits on second appeals and the equitable principles governing specific performance. For litigants, this clarifies that courts prioritise parties’ conduct and contractual good faith over rigid procedural requirements, fostering the need for a strategic approach to property dispute resolution.Continue Reading Appellate Restraint And Equity In Specific Performance: Key Takeaways From Annamalai V. Vasanthi