#Jurisdictional Objection

The Delhi High Court quashed a Contract Labour Board order for failing to address jurisdictional objections and record reasons, reinforcing that quasi-judicial bodies must adhere to natural justice principles even under consent orders. This ruling mandates reasoned decisions in all adjudicatory proceedings, impacting employers, unions, and regulatory authorities under the Contract Labour Act.

Bombay High Court holds that the mandatory eviction procedure under Chapter VA of the Airports Authority of India Act prevails over contractual arbitration clauses, even if parties consent to arbitration. The ruling reinstates Section 9 petitions, emphasizing that statutory bars cannot be waived by private agreement, impacting landlord-tenant disputes in airport premises.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that failing to raise jurisdictional objections before the arbitrator or under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act precludes later challenges. The judgment reinforces the doctrine of waiver, impacting parties seeking to contest arbitration awards on procedural grounds.