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Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D. K. Gandhi PS National Institute
The Supreme Court held that services rendered by advocates under a contract of personal service are excluded from the Consumer Protection Act, and complaints alleging deficiency in legal services are not maintainable under the Act.
Bhikchand S/O Dhondiram Mutha v. Shamabai Dhanraj Gugale
The Supreme Court held that under Section 144 CPC, a judgment debtor is entitled to restitution by setting aside an execution sale made to the decree holder when the decree is subsequently varied to his detriment, especially where the executing court failed to sell only necessary property portions.
IN RE- INHUMAN CONDITIONS IN 1382 PRISONS
The Supreme Court directed States to urgently improve prison conditions and infrastructure to uphold prisoners' fundamental rights under Article 21, emphasizing adherence to the Model Prison Manual 2016 and timely compliance.
Alok Mehta & Anr. v. Kusum Mehta & Ors.
The High Court allowed transfer of a civil suit involving property to avoid conflicting decisions with a pending testamentary case concerning the same property.
Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd. v. Cinda Engineering & Construction Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act filed within three years of the notice invoking arbitration is not barred by limitation and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute.
Masasosang Ao v. National Iinvestigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s bail plea in a terror funding case, holding that involvement in raising and concealing terror funds under UAPA bars bail despite absence of formal terrorist organization declaration.
Parnika Commeercial and Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator despite a valid arbitration clause.
Vikas Gupta v. Wiley India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a director in charge at the time of cheque dishonour and demand notice is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and refused to quash the complaint under Section 482 CrPC despite disputed factual issues.
Manisha Sharma v. Vidya Bhawan Girls Senior Secondary School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee illegally dismissed is entitled to full back wages from dismissal till reinstatement, rejecting the 'no work no pay' principle where the employee was prevented from working.
Casa 2 Stays Pvt. Ltd. v. Comfia Ecom Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court’s decree for recovery of unpaid invoice amount with 18% interest under the MSMED Act, rejecting the defendant’s claims of prior payment and defective goods.
SCS ENTERPRISE v. THE FISHERY ANIMAL HUSBANDARY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent wrongfully terminated the petitioner’s manpower supply contract by insisting on conditions not in the bid and directed refund of tender fees with liberty to claim damages before appropriate forum.
M/S Sanmati Geo Textiles v. M/S Linkcon and Dignity Infra Projects JV
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract due to the respondent's failure to respond.
Babu Lal v. Vichitra Virya and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with Trial Court orders, holding that charges can be framed based on available documents despite some being untraceable and ongoing investigation.
Hari Parvat Financial Advisors and Consultants Private Limited v. Office of the Collector of Stamps, Chanakyapuri, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court reduced the deposit condition for interim relief from 50% to 25% in a stamp duty dispute, clarifying the limited advisory role of the Collector under Section 31 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, while leaving the merits open.
Amandeep Singh Uberoi v. Tripping Mr Pink Private Limited
Delhi High Court held that a Notice of Invocation issued by an authorized representative is valid under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting hyper-technical objections by the respondent.
Nem Chand Jain v. Sanjay Kumar Jain & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was genuine and the limited revisional jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) does not permit reappraisal of evidence.
Meenakshi Gupta and Anr. v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the probate court’s interpretation that the sale proceeds under the will are divided into seven shares, with the nephews and niece collectively holding one share divided among them.
HCL Infosystems Limited v. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the arbitrator's contract interpretation and factual findings were final and no patent illegality was shown.
Shagun Dhingra v. CL Bhalla Dayanand Model School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that belated compliance with court directions to decide employee representations does not constitute contempt, and the legality of the decision must be challenged through appropriate proceedings.
Sunil Puri v. M/S. Thakkar Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award dismissing the workman's claim of illegal termination, holding that receipt of full and final settlement upon superannuation precludes relief under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act.