The Supreme Court clarified that even an unsigned contract containing an arbitration clause can be binding if the parties have accepted and acted upon its terms, stressing that conduct and intention matter more than the absence of signatures.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the poor drafting of arbitration clauses in commercial agreements, noting that they complicate and delay dispute resolution instead of facilitating it. The Court urged a stricter approach to dismiss poorly written clauses, emphasizing the need for clarity to restore arbitration’s intended purpose of quick and effective dispute resolution.
Today, On 9th April, The Delhi High Court questioned whether it is reasonable to expect a Class 12 student to have knowledge of Contract Law while assessing the CLAT 2025 UG paper. This came up during hearings on multiple petitions highlighting alleged errors in the exam. The petitioners argued that the paper included concepts beyond the expected syllabus. The Court has now concluded the hearings and reserved its judgment.
The Supreme Court ruled that a principal’s independent action effectively revokes the Power of Attorney (PoA) if known to both the agent and third parties, as evidenced in a property dispute case between two sisters. The ruling emphasizes clear communication and actions in revocation processes. It resulted in the revocation of the PoA favoring the agent, setting a legal precedent.
