Explore C&M’s Arbitration Update for Jan–Mar 2026, covering significant Supreme Court and High Court rulings shaping arbitration law, procedural developments, Section 21, Section 29A, interim relief, and determinable contracts.

The last quarter of FY 2025-26 has seen several important developments in arbitration, both in jurisprudence and practice. In our latest Arbitration Update (Jan 2026-March 2026), we have summarised key cases and shown how arbitral law and procedures are evolving. This update provides a clear and informative overview of the latest positions of law laid down and reinforced by the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.

Highlights include:

  • Omission Of Separate Section 21 Notices Does Not Invalidate an Award if the Dispute Falls Under the Arbitration Clause.
  • Only The “Court” Under Section 2(1)(E) (Principal Civil Court) Has Jurisdiction Over Section 29A Extensions, Not the Appointing High Court.
  • Failure To Commence Arbitration Within 90 Days Does Not Automatically Terminate Interim Protection.
  • Section 17 Relief That Would Effectively Restore a Terminated Determinable Contract Cannot be Granted.