Role of Mediation in the Insolvency Process

Specifically in insolvency proceedings, mediation as a tool can be employed to resolve issues and clear the bottleneck in the resolution process which had led to delays.

Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process

the Insolvency Law Committee in 2020 constituted a sub-committee to study Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP). On the basis of this subcommittee’s recommendations, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was amended on 4/4/2021 through an ordinance to bring effect to this change.

Arbitration over Litigation an advantage

The choice between ‘arbitration’ and ‘litigation’ is not one that can be made in a vacuum. Arbitration can and should be a flexible and efficient procedure for adjudicating disputes.

Government’s new policy for Insolvency process

The union cabinet in its meeting has given approval to 7 new amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC) which will allow the government to stick to strict timelines, and along with that, maximize the value of an insolvent entity from the resolution plan as a going concern.

Thousands of acres of land hitherto not utilized by Bangalore Development Authority

a senior Bangalore DEvelopment Authority official stated that some properties are encroached, while some other are trapped under the litigation process.

Benefits of Arbitration

Though arbitration has various advantages over traditional litigation but it is important to consider all of the options when preparing to initiate arbitration.

Arbitration: Rising alternative dispute resolution mechanism

The resolution of a dispute via an arbitration mechanism saves time and cost. The proceedings are conducted as agreed by the parties or accordingly. However, if the parties are not satisfied with the award, then it can be challenged also.

Consumer Court or MahaRERA: Whose door should the stuck Home buyers knock?

Consumer Court or MahaRERA: Homebuyers have the option of withdrawing the pending consumer complaint and file before appropriate RERA authorities.

ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS IN UNSTAMPED CONTRACTS

Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 defines an arbitration agreement as “an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not.

HOW TO CLAIM SHARES FROM (IEPF) AUTHORITY

When a dividend is declared by a company but has not been paid or claimed within 30 days, the company shall transfer the amount to an Unpaid Dividend Account. If the money transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account remains unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 years from the date of transfer, the amount shall be transferred to the Investor Education & Protection Fund.

STAGES OF ARBITRATION IN INDIA

Arbitration is a dispute resolution process outside the traditional court system, gaining prominence in India due to its efficiency and flexibility. The Act governing the arbitration proceedings in India namely “The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996”.