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Asymmetric dispute resolution clauses are widely used in cross-border commercial agreements, but their enforceability under Indian law remains unsettled. This article analyses three types of asymmetric clauses, examines how the Singapore and EU Courts have treated them and analysis the conflicting judicial approach in India.

In Home Box Office Inc & Ors. v. Streamzy.to & Ors. (CS(COMM) 740/2026, 2026:DHC:5967; order dated 27 July 2026), Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani granted an ad-interim injunction against a cluster of rogue streaming websites and, more significantly, refined the mechanism by which such injunctions are extended to the mirror, redirect and alphanumeric sites that predictably follow. The order’s contribution lies in a single, disciplined distinction: between the technical verification that an intermediary may perform, and the adjudicatory determination that belongs to the court alone.

Real estate disputes in India can be addressed through three primary forums: RERA, NCDRC, and NCLT. Each forum offers distinct mechanisms for homebuyers seeking redressal, from regulatory compliance and consumer protection to insolvency proceedings. Understanding the jurisdiction, scope, and appropriate application of each forum is crucial for effective dispute resolution in real estate transactions.

The case concerned an EPC contract for setting up a 225 MW gas based power station. The respondent, the operational creditor, claimed unpaid milestone payments along with suspension and demobilisation charges and initiated proceedings under Section 9 of the IBC.

Former Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai recently joined Adv. Varun Singh, Founder and Managing Partner of Foresight Law Offices India, for an insightful discussion on the Indian judiciary, constitutional values, judicial leadership and the future of legal practice

The Delhi High Court has ruled that arbitral awards must be stamped when signed, not when enforcement is sought, closing a decades-old practice of deferred stamp duty payment. Once the one-month statutory window expires, award holders cannot cure the deficiency through unilateral deposit and must pay both deficit duty and penalty at a fixed rate, fundamentally reshaping enforcement practice for arbitration practitioners across India.