Tagged “section-16”

3 articles on section-16.

Supreme CourtSupreme Court of India

Kamal Kumar v. Premlata Joshi: the checklist a plaintiff must plead and prove for specific performance

In this 2019 decision the Supreme Court restated the material questions a court must answer before decreeing specific performance of a contract to sell immovable property. Decided under the pre-2018 Specific Relief Act, it is a compact guide to what a buyer must plead and prove — a valid concluded contract, continuous readiness and willingness, and an equitable case for the discretionary relief.

Valkya Editorial·10 Jul 2026·6 min

Supreme CourtSupreme Court of India

MCM Worldwide v. CIDC: a section 16 rejection is not an interim award

On 21 April 2026, the Supreme Court held that a rejection of a jurisdictional plea under section 16 of the Arbitration Act is not an interim award and cannot be challenged under section 34 until the final award is rendered.

Valkya Editorial·2 Jun 2026·9 min

High CourtHigh Court of Judicature at Madras

Reliance Jio v. Union of India: when ISD input-tax-credit is distributed

Madras HC holds ISD input-tax credit is distributed when it becomes legally available under Section 16, not on the invoice date; Section 20 speaks of 'credit'.

Valkya Editorial·1 Jun 2026·8 min