Articles and Updates

Supreme Court Settles The Dusts On Binding Nature Of An Arbitration Agreement On Consenting Non-signatories While Affirming The 'Group Of Companies' Doctrine.
  • Gautam Bhatikar , Neha Naik and Sanaea Laskari - 05-01-2024

“A recent judgement of the Supreme Court in the matter of Cox and Kings Limited vs. SAP India Private Limited and Others affirmed the group of companies’ doctrine while holding that an arbitration agreement can bind consenting non-signatories. Our team (Gautam Bhatikar, Neha Naik and Sanaea Laskari) shared their analysis of the decision passed by the five Judge Bench of the Supreme Court.”

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Consent Or No Consent - Action Will Speak - The 'Group Of Companies' Doctrine In View Of The Cox & Kings Verdict
  • Zoeb Cutlerywala and Deeksha Dev Singh - 22-12-2023

Consent Or No Consent - Action Will Speak - The 'Group Of Companies' Doctrine In View Of The Cox & Kings Verdict: Our Partner, Zoeb Cutlerywala and Trainee Associate, Deeksha Dev Singh examine, analyse and share their insights on the recent 5 Judge Bench of the Supreme Court judgement in Cox and Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.

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The Supreme Court Upholds The Consumers Choice And Decides On The Admissibility Of Consumer Disputes In Arbitration
  • Gautam Bhatikar , Neha Naik and Sanaea Laskari - 22-12-2023

“A recent judgement of the Supreme Court in the matter of Smt. M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors. Vs. B. Udayasri held that consumer disputes can only be referred to arbitration if the consumer elects to have the disputes resolved through arbitration over the legal remedies available under the Consumer Protection Act. Our team (Gautam Bhatikar, Neha Naik and Sanaea Laskari) shared their analysis of the decision passed by the Supreme Court.”

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Supreme Court Upholds The Decision In Rainbow Papers – State Authorities Breathe A Sigh Of Relief
  • Gautam Bhatikar , Neha Naik and Sanaea Laskari - 17-12-2023

“The Supreme Court dismissed five Review Petitions and upheld the judgment passed in Sales Tax Officer vs. Rainbow Papers Limited. Our team (Gautam Bhatikar, Neha Naik and Sanaea Laskari) shared their analysis of the decision passed by the Supreme Court and highlighted the grounds laid down by the Supreme Court for review of a judgment.”

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Supreme Court's Clarifies The Treatment Of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures – Equity Or Debt?
  • Neha Naik , Madhavi Doshi and Isha Patil - 06-12-2023

Phoenix Legal successfully represented the Resolution Professional of IVRCL Chengapalli Tollways Limited against IFCI Limited, in proceedings before the NCLT, Hyderabad, #NCLAT and the Supreme Court of India dealing with a vital issue of law. In an important judgment, the Supreme Court clarified the treatment of CCDs as debt or equity. Below is a link to the article where the team analyses the judgment of the Supreme Court.

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