Every arbitrator who has sat through final arguments faces a familiar difficulty: the breach is proved, the loss is real, but the arithmetic is nowhere to be found. Section 73 of the Contract Act, 1872 requires proof of actual loss, while commercial reality rarely permits precise calculation.
Every arbitrator who has sat through final arguments faces a familiar difficulty: the breach is proved, the loss is real, but the arithmetic is nowhere to be found. Section 73 of the Contract Act, 1872 requires proof of actual loss, while commercial reality rarely permits precise calculation.
Lexster Law LLP is honoured to have been recognised at the ALB India Law Awards 2026, receiving the prestigious Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2026 award. The Firm was also recognised as an ALB India Firm to Watch 2026, reflecting its growing presence and contribution to India’s evolving legal landscape. The
Lexster Law had the honour of being a Gold Sponsor at the Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 organised by Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), one of the most prestigious global convening in the world of arbitration. One of the proudest moments came when we co-hosted a panel discussion on Navigating Multiparty
We hosted a panel discussion during India ADR Week 2025 on 18 September 2025 on “Non-Signatories in Contracts and the Group of Companies Doctrine”, featuring Hon’ble Ms. Justice Indu Malhotra (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Dr. Sanjeev Gemawat (Managing Director & Group General Counsel, Essar Group), Mr. Ooi Huey
Introduction The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith case has sparked extensive discussions on the relationship between copyright law and artistic expression. This memo briefly explores the case and compares the fair use provisions in U.S. copyright law with those in Indian copyright law. By examining these