Delhi High Court has reserved its order on IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s plea seeking removal of allegedly defamatory scenes from a Netflix series. Arguments focused on jurisdiction, online publications, and claims of “irreparable harm” to Wankhede’s reputation.
The Supreme Court ruled that government entities cannot include clauses for unilateral arbitrator appointments in public-private contracts, as these violate Article 14 of the Constitution, undermining fairness. The decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, applies to three-member arbitration panels, emphasizing equal treatment and impartiality in the arbitration process.
