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India may not accept arbitration orders annulling Cairn, Vodafone tax demands
India may not accept international arbitration orders annulling tax demands on British firms Vodafone Plc and Cairn Energy.
Arbitration panel to hear Vodafone challenge to Rs 22,100 crore tax in February 2019
The tribunal, headed by Sir Franklin Berman, will hear the government’s objection to tax matters being covered under the Netherlands-India Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Delhi High Court rejects Centre’s plea against Vodafone’s UK arbitration
In the order, Justice Manmohan, however, noted that the Centre could approach the UK arbitration tribunal under the BIPA for its grievances.
Nissan dispute: State insists court to stall int’l arbitration
A week after Japanese automaker Nissan hinted at the scope of an amicable solution, the Tamil Nadu government insisted that the Madras high court hear its plea to stall the international arbitration initiated by company.
In talks with Tamil Nadu government to settle issues: Japanese automaker Nissan
The Madras High Court was told that the Tamil Nadu government was holding “talks” with Japanese automaker Nissan, predictably for an amicable settlement.
Final hearing in Cairn Energy tax issue in August
Under international arbitration proceedings the final hearing of Cairn’s claim under the UK-India Bilateral Investment Treaty is scheduled for August 2018 in The Hague.
Trudeau pushes controversial investor-state dispute settlement provision on trip to India
Negotiations on a Canada-India FIPPA were launched in September 2004 and concluded in 2007, but the deal was never signed.
Final arbitration hearings on India tax demand in August: Cairn Energy
Cairn commenced international arbitration proceedings against India under the UK—India Bilateral Investment Treaty in 2015.
Government opposes merger of Vodafone Group’s two arbitrations
The government has opposed Vodafone Group’s proposal to merge its two arbitration cases against India, and sought an injunction from Delhi High Court to stop the telco from proceeding with the second arbitration filed in the UK, saying it was an "abusive action".
Vodafone to consolidate two international arbitrations if India agrees
Vodafone Group has said it would agree to consolidate its two international arbitrations initiated against India in connection with a tax demand of ₹11,000 crore, if the country were to agree as well.
India to oppose international jurisdiction in Tamil Nadu-Nissan row
Since the auto major has approached the Madras High Court, remedy under a treaty would now be barred, the Government said.
India’s top court allows Vodafone to initiate second arbitration over $2 bln tax demand
India’s top court allowed Britain’s Vodafone to initiate a second arbitration process under an India-UK investment pact .
T.N. seeks to stay Nissan arbitration
The Tamil Nadu government moved the Madras High Court for an interim stay on carmaker Nissan Motor from proceeding with international arbitration over the alleged non-payment of incentives being claimed by it from the State.
Nissan sues India over outstanding dues; seeks over $770 million
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has begun international arbitration against India to seek more than $770 million in a dispute over unpaid state incentives.
Trial in Rs 22,100 crore Vodafone tax dispute in February
An international arbitration tribunal in February will begin trial on Vodafone’s challenge to India using a retrospective legislation to seek Rs 22,100 crore in taxes.
Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Declaration between India and Colombia
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing the Joint Interpretative Declaration between India and Colombia regarding the existing Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments.
A court to fix all investor-state rows?
Hit by disputes with Vodafone and Cairn Energy, India welcomes plan for a World Court but flags legal, practical challenges.
Delhi High Court allows Vodafone to take part in second arbitration in tax case
The Delhi High Court today allowed Vodafone Group representatives to participate in the process of appointing a presiding arbitrator in its international arbitration process against India in connection with a tax demand of Rs 11,000 crore.
Karuturi contemplates legal recourse for loss in Ethiopia
Karuturi could sue the government of Ethiopia at international tribunals on the basis of violations of the Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement India and Ethiopia have signed on.
Cairn Energy reveals when final arbitration hearing over India tax dispute will be heard
The Edinburgh-based oil and gas explorer says both it and the Government of India have agreed a timetable for finalising document production, submissions and hearings.