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Partner in the Disputes Practice at the Delhi NCR office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Omar specialises in dispute resolution, including domestic and international arbitration, writ petitions/regulatory matters and commercial litigation. He also specialises in matters relating to white collar crime and economic offences. He can be reached at omar.ahmad@cyrilshroff.com.

Blacklisting – A Proportionate Sanction or a Corporate Exile?

The Supreme Court on August 7, 2024, in The Blue Dreamz Advertising Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Ors.[1] rendered a significant judgment in assessing the validity of a debarment or a blacklisting order. The court reiterated its position that invoking debarment in ordinary cases of breach of contract where there is a bona fide dispute, is not permissible.Continue Reading Blacklisting – A Proportionate Sanction or a Corporate Exile?