Protecting Minority Shareholders’ Interests in India

Protecting Minority Shareholders’ Interests in India: Arbitration in Oppression and Mismanagement Disputes

In India, minority shareholders frequently face challenges such as oppression and mismanagement by majority shareholders. While the Companies Act 2013 aims to safeguard their interests, real-world enforcement of these protections is often fraught with difficulties. Arbitration, known for its efficiency in resolving corporate disputes, remains a controversial option

Protecting Minority Shareholders’ Interests in India

Post-Award Interest and the Scope of Section 31 (7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“the 1996 Act”) provides a clear framework for the award of interest by arbitral tribunals, distinguishing between pre-award and post-award interest under Section 31(7). The provision seeks to protect the interests of the award-holder by ensuring appropriate compensation through interest, both before and after the issuance of an arbitral award.

Protecting Minority Shareholders’ Interests in India

Contempt Powers of Arbitrators: Legal Interpretation and Judicial Evolution in Light of the Dalmia Family Office Trust Judgment

Arbitration is a key mechanism in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offering a quicker and more cost-effective way to resolve disputes compared to traditional litigation. Governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitration involves parties agreeing to submit their disputes to a neutral arbitrator. However,

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