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The Supreme Court has ruled that references to arbitration can be refused if the dispute in question does not align with the arbitration agreement. This decision, made by CJI NV Ramana and Justice Surya Kant in the case of DLF Home Developers Limited v. Rajapura Homes Private Limited, clarifies the application of Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Additionally, the court has directed that families of COVID-19 victims will receive an ex gratia compensation of ₹50,000 from state governments.

Arbitration Reference Can Be Declined If Dispute In Question Does Not Correlate To Arbitration Agreement

The case was of DLF Home Developers Limited v. Rajapura Homes Private Limited. The decision was given by CJI NV Ramana and Justice Surya Kant. It was held by this bench that reference to arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act can be declined if the dispute in question does not correlate to the arbitration agreement.

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Absence Of Recovery Of Contraband From Possession Of Accused By Itself Not A Ground To Grant Bail

The case was of Union of India v. Md. Nawaz Khan. The decision was given by Justices DY Chandrachud and BV Nagarathna. The court observed that certain findings do not absolve the court of the level of scrutiny required under Section 37(1)(b)(ii) of the NDPS Act. Bail cannot be granted to an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, merely on a finding of the absence of possession of the contraband on the person of the accused.

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SC Grants Bail To Two Convicts In Kalluvathukkal Hooch Tragedy Case

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vinod Kumar and Manikantan, who were serving their sentence following their conviction in Kalluvathukkal Hooch Tragedy case that killed over 30 people in the year 2000. The case is currently being heard by Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar.

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Families of COVID Victims To Receive 50,000 Rupees As Ex Gratia Compensation

The court had directed the NDMA to frame guidelines for grant of compensation to the dependents of those who died due to COVID. The Centre has notified the Supreme Court that the families of those who died due to COVID will receive Rupees 50,000 ex gratia from the State Governments.

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