The Allahabad High Court quashed money laundering proceedings against Tulsiani Construction and its directors, holding that civil and commercial disputes cannot be converted into criminal prosecutions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Court also set aside the ED’s summoning and attachment actions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the word “may” in an arbitration clause does not make arbitration optional. Justice Deepak Khot ruled that parties’ intention must be examined from the agreement as a whole, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6).
The Supreme Court agreed to consider Reliance Industries Limited’s fresh request for conciliation in the Krishna-Godavari Basin gas migration dispute with the Central government, observing that an amicable settlement would be welcomed and the appeal could be disposed of if both sides successfully resolve the matter.
The Supreme Court dismissed Lifestyle Equities’ plea, keeping the stay on Delhi High Court’s Rs 340 crore damages order against Amazon for BHPC trademark infringement. The Division Bench will continue to hear the case on merits.
A Delhi court resolved a 17-year-old commercial dispute involving J&K Bank, emphasizing the negative impact of delayed justice on business confidence and the economy. District Judge Monika Saroha expressed concern over the lengthy litigation process and urged for quicker resolutions to enhance stability and promote economic growth.
The Delhi High Court rejected Kalanithi Maran’s plea against SpiceJet, criticising him for taking a ‘calculated gamble’ in the dispute with Ajay Singh over the airline’s control, arising from a commercial disagreement involving KAL Airways.
