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Issue of unstamped arbitration agreements still in question

  1. by adminjune 30, 2020

The Supreme Court's decision upholding the enforceability of unstamped arbitration agreements is a welcome step towards eliminating technical obstacles for arbitration at the pre-reference stage. However, the issue has been referred to a constitutional bench and given the limited scope of the reference, it is possible that the issue may continue to linger for some time to come.

Supreme Court On Refund Of Court Fees In Out-of-court Settlements

  1. by adminjune 30, 2020

The Apex Court while upholding the decision of the Madras High Court for the refund of court fees took a purposive interpretation of Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, held that parties who settle disputes out of court shall fall under the ambit and scope of Section 89 and will be eligible for a refund of court fees paid at the time of filing of the proceedings, under Section 69-A of the Tamil Nadu Court Fees and Suit Valuation Act, 1955.