#Partnership dispute

The Calcutta High Court nullified an arbitral award that overstepped its mandate by reshaping the partners’ business, deeming such excess a breach of public policy. It further held that Section 69 of the Partnership Act does not forbid arbitration merely because no dissolution plea was filed, guiding future partnership arbitrations.

Madhya Pradesh High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, ruling that threshold issues such as limitation and jurisdiction must be decided by the arbitrator under the doctrine of kompetenz-kompetenz. The decision reinforces the arbitral tribunal's authority to rule on its own jurisdiction, impacting parties in partnership disputes invoking arbitration clauses.

Bombay HC grants interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, preserving the assets and accounts of M/s. Radio Restaurant pending arbitration. The court directs respondents to disclose assets, produce financial records, and deposit profits, appointing a receiver to prevent dissipation of the deceased partner's 25% share.