MSR Leathers v. S. Palaniappan, (2013) 1 SCC 177

Section 138 of The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 encapsulates the situation of dishonour of a cheque due to insufficiency of funds in the drawer’s account. Subsequent to the dishonour, Section 138 enjoins that the payee must give a notice to the drawer, in writing, demanding payment of money. More often than not, however, the drawer […]

Section 11 of the Arbitration Act I

The nature and scope of jurisdiction of the Chief Justice or his Designate, under Section 11 of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been expounded upon by many. SBP & Co. v. Patel Engineering Ltd., (2005) 8 SCC 618 has put beyond doubt, the Chief Justice, in performance of its role espoused by Section […]

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MSR Leathers v. S. Palaniappan, (2013) 1 SCC 177

Section 11 of the Arbitration Act I