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Principal Associate in the Dispute Resolution Practice in Delhi Office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Vikram advises and represents clients in commercial litigations and arbitration matters. He can be reached at vikram.shah@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?