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force majeure

National Company Law Tribunal
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Force Majeure doesn’t absolve Corporate Debtor from contractual obligations; NCLT directs initiation of CIRP against Corporate Debtor

The NCLT acknowledged the impact of force majeure events, particularly the unprecedented rise in coal prices and operational disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on Corporate Debtor.

Published on March 20, 2025March 26, 2025By Editor_4
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National Company Law Tribunal
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

‘Delays arising from statutory compliance not force majeure’; NCLT admits insolvency proceeding against Raheja Developers

The NCLT held that non-delivery of possession despite payments and continued acknowledgment of liability through emails and communications proved default under Section 7 IBC.

Published on November 29, 2024December 26, 2024By Ritu
2 Comments2522 views
High Court weekly Roundup
High Court Round UpLegal RoundUp

HIGH COURT APRIL 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Ramesh Sippy Inheritance Claim; Cash for Job Scam; Yamuna River Environmental Crisis; MP Judicial Service Rules and more

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

Published on April 28, 2024April 28, 2024By Deeksha
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Rajasthan High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Force Majeure | Rajasthan High Court waives contractual fees payable to Gram Panchayat during “unforeseen” COVID-19

Rajasthan High Court held that the Court must consider Unforeseen Circumstances in Contract Disputes, thereby, balancing equity for a just decision.

Published on April 22, 2024April 26, 2024By Ritu
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calcutta high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Calcutta High Court invokes Force Majeure in sand mining lease dispute; grants extension of lease

Calcutta High Court opined that the Assistant Secretary wrongly rejected the petitioners’ request based on irrelevant considerations, ordering an extension of the lease for the lost period.

Published on December 5, 2023December 11, 2023By Ritu
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delhi high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court refuses interim relief to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel seeking supply of LNG from GAIL in November 2023

The procurement of LNG may become onerous as had happened in August and December 2022 but no irreparable loss and injury would result to the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel.

Published on November 20, 2023November 23, 2023By Arunima
1 Comment2927 views
rajasthan high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Rajasthan High Court appoints sole arbitrator where performance security was forfeited without considering force majeure clause

“The Court exercised the powers conferred under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and appointed, Jai Prakash Narayan Purohit, Retired Additional District Judge, as the sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties.”

Published on August 25, 2023August 28, 2023By Editor_4
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Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court upholds Trial Court ruling in application filed under O. XIII A CPC for default in payment of rent by tenant due to COVID

    Delhi High Court: In a case where the Trial Court directed the tenants ‘appellants herein' to pay the defaults in

Published on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022By Editor_4
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Law on Force Majeure | Builder taking shelter of “Force Majeure” clause for delay in handing over possession: Justified or not? Read what NCDRC says

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): Expressing that the builder cannot take shelter of “Force Majeure” while delay in handing over possession

Published on November 9, 2021December 10, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Op EdsOP. ED.

Dealing with the Notions of Hardship and Force Majeure in International Commercial Contracts: Tackling Unforeseen Events in a Changing World

by Swarnendu Chatterjee* and Arushi Bhagotra**

Published on August 8, 2021October 3, 2023By Editor_4
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bom HC | Can real estate developers rely on ‘force majeure’ clause to deny possession to homebuyers? Court explains

Bombay High Court: S.C. Gupte, J., held that a real estate developer cannot rely on usual ‘force majeure’ clause to deny possession to

Published on December 14, 2020December 17, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
1 Comment6492 views
Saket Court
Case BriefsDistrict Court

Delhi Court | “Mere temporary non-use of premises cannot be covered under Force Majeure clause”; Miniso to pay rent arrears for lockdown and post lockdown period

District Court, Saket, Delhi: Raj Kumar Chauhan, J., directed “Miniso” to pay the rent arrears for the lockdown and post lockdown period stating

Published on August 12, 2020October 3, 2023By Bhumika Indulia
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NCDRC | Possession of apartments due in 2016, not handed over till date: Developers directed to refund amount at an interest of 9% per annum

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): Prem Narain, Presiding Member, has directed the developers of “Greenopolis” to refund homebuyers their amount deposited at

Published on July 27, 2020August 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
1 Comment5371 views
Op EdsOP. ED.

Intertwining of Force Majeure, Frustration and Contingency

by Ivan*

Published on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
1 Comment3992 views
Op EdsOP. ED.

Interplay of COVID -19 and Landlord – Tenant Dispute – An Unending Saga

by Ananth Kini*

Published on June 20, 2020October 3, 2023By Bhumika Indulia
1 Comment5861 views
Op EdsOP. ED.

Force Majeure – The sudden apprising

by Prashanth Shivadass & Priyanka Yavagal*

Published on June 16, 2020October 3, 2023By Bhumika Indulia
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Op EdsOP. ED.

Hell and High Water Clause: A Stumbling-Block for lessee in the Aviation Industry

Rohit Srivastava* & Ranjeet Soni**

Published on June 5, 2020October 3, 2023By Bhumika Indulia
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Op EdsOP. ED.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Whether a Force Majeure Event? A Legal Analysis

by Akber Ahmad* and Maria Fatima**

Published on May 23, 2020July 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
2 Comments13399 views
Op EdsOP. ED.

Frustration goes viral: Commercial Leases and Force Majeure

by Ramchandra Madan*

Published on May 1, 2020July 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
1 Comment6925 views
Op EdsOP. ED.

Increase of threshold — Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016  | An Act done in Haste? 

by Wasim Beg* & Swarnendu Chatterjee**

Published on April 23, 2020July 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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