Top 10 Arbitration Judgments | Jan - Mar 2026 | LegalWiki

Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings in Arbitration Law

In January-March 2026, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered important judgments shaping the landscape of Arbitration Law.

CJI Surya Kant to Launch Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre at IIDW 2026

Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Justice Surya Kant will launch the Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre (CIAC) on March 7 during the inaugural ceremony of India International Disputes Week (IIDW) 2026 in Chandigarh. Read more.

Supreme Court Upholds Delhi High Court Ruling that BSNL has Satisfied 2000 Arbitral Award

The Supreme Court dismissed BWL Limited’s plea challenging a Delhi High Court order holding that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) had satisfied a 2000 arbitral award. Read more.

Delhi High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs for Repetitive Execution-Stage Objection to Arbitral Award

The Delhi High Court imposed costs of ₹1 lakh on a judgment debtor for raising a baseless and repeated objection during execution of an arbitral award, holding that the attempt amounted to an abuse of process and was hit by res judicata. Read more.

Less Than 2% Commercial Disputes Settled Through Pre-Institution Mediation: Law Ministry

The Union Law Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha that less than 2% of commercial disputes routed through mandatory pre-institution mediation have resulted in settlements. Read more.

‘Warring Couples Can’t Make Courts Their Battlefield’: Supreme Court Urges Mediation in Matrimonial Disputes

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the sharp rise in matrimonial litigation and urged parties to make sincere efforts at reconciliation before initiating civil or criminal proceedings. Read more.

Bias of Even One Arbitrator Vitiates Award, Co-Arbitrators’ Neutrality No Cure: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court held that bias on the part of even a single arbitrator is sufficient to vitiate an arbitral award, and the presumed neutrality of co-arbitrators cannot cure such a defect. Read more.

Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Use of Old Goa High Court Building as Arbitration Or Mediation Centre

The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to use Goa’s old Lyceum High Court complex as an arbitration and mediation centre, holding that the petitioners had no statutory or legal right to make such a demand. Read more.

Delhi High Court Reaffirms: Arbitrator Cannot Rewrite Repayment Framework Agreed by Parties

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award, holding that an arbitrator cannot alter contractual terms by linking repayment obligations to commercial success when the agreement provides otherwise. Read more.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea for Constitution of Arbitration Council of India

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union government on a plea seeking the constitution of the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), a statutory body envisaged under Sections 43A and 43B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, inserted by the 2019 amendment. Read more.

Arbitral Tribunal Cannot Grant Pre-Award Interest if Contract Prohibits it: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that an arbitral tribunal cannot grant pre-award or pendente lite interest, even if framed as "compensation," when the contract expressly prohibits it. Read more.

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