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NCLT clears Aanand L Rai for arbitration against Eros after calling plea a disguise

Entertainment
Published on 4 May 2026
NCLT clears Aanand L Rai for arbitration against Eros after calling plea a disguise

The tribunal says Eros tried to bypass arbitration

The NCLT has allowed filmmaker Aanand L Rai to proceed with arbitration in his dispute with Eros International Media. The tribunal rejected Eros’s attempt as a “dressed-up petition” meant to sidestep the arbitration clause both parties had agreed to. The matter will now move to arbitration, underscoring how strongly courts enforce contractual arbitration terms.

  • NCLT permitted Aanand L Rai to pursue arbitration with Eros
  • Eros’s petition was rejected as an attempt to bypass the arbitration agreement
  • The dispute will proceed to arbitration as originally contracted
  • The ruling reinforces the binding nature of arbitration clauses
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