From definition of employee to judges missing the point: Key court orders

It could be unsettling for litigants to know that some judges dismiss appeals after finding no substantial questions of law, whereas others see half a dozen legal issues

‘Group of companies’ doctrine reiterated

A non­signatory to a contract may be bound by an arbitration agreement where the parent or holding company, or a member of the group of companies is a signatory to the arbitration agreement. It is especially so when the non-signatory entity in the group has been engaged in the negotiation or performance of the commercial contract, or made statements indicating its intention to be bound by the contract. This doctrine of group companies was reiterated by the Supreme Court in its judgment in MTNL vs Canara Bank. The issue arose in this case when MTNL floated