The article discusses the applicability of the Group of Companies doctrine by courts when they are exercising jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act.
Powers under Section 17, Arbitration Act have come at par with those under Section 9 after an amendment. However, Section 17 powers of arbitral tribunals do not carry the same impact as those of courts under Section 9.
Operators of skilled nursing facilities want their patients to enter into arbitration agreements. While such agreements don’t eliminate the risk of litigation, they at least reduce the.