#termination of contract

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that contractual termination clauses permitting termination 'without cause' do not override explicit notice requirements in the agreement. The ruling reinforces that procedural compliance remains binding, protecting consultants and service providers from abrupt contract withdrawals without prior notice.

Bombay High Court upholds arbitral award setting aside termination and penalties, clarifying that courts cannot reappreciate evidence under Section 34 unless perversity is established.

Rajasthan High Court holds that WhatsApp notices can satisfy procedural requirements for termination, provided reasonable time and opportunity to respond are granted.