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Grand Prix Engineering Pvt. Ltd. v. Rajeev Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that triable issues regarding the authenticity of the loan agreement and nature of the transaction require a full trial.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where the Central Registrar fails to appoint an arbitrator under Section 84 of the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, the court can intervene under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to direct appointment, allowing arbitration of disputes including election challenges.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society
The Delhi High Court held that it can direct the Central Registrar to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act when the Registrar fails to act under Section 84 of the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and referred the disputes concerning a cooperative society to arbitration.
Avinash Sachdeva v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award holding the appellant liable to indemnify MTNL for penalties imposed by DoT under the contract's indemnity clause.
Rajan Dutta v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging assault and outraging modesty, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences and are to be tested at trial.
Shefali Kohli v. Neena Chatrath & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and took on record the defendants' written statement and affidavit of admission/denial despite procedural delays, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural defaults.
Akhil Gupta v. Hindustan Unilever Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing direct arbitration despite a dispute resolution clause requiring prior Ombudsman intervention, due to the respondent's failure to engage in dispute resolution.
Nimit Gandhi v. Harshita G. Gandhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs. 25,000 per month granted to the wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, upholding the order as reasonable and sustainable.
Food Corporation of India v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the Food Corporation of India as principal employer to pay Provident Fund dues for contract workers under Section 7-A of the EPF Act, dismissing challenges based on non-impleading of contractors and non-production of records.
Sameer Bahadur v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRAT’s pre-deposit requirement and refused to interfere with the ongoing SARFAESI appeals, directing the petitioner to seek early hearing before the tribunal.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-Op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Registrar under the MSCS Act has the exclusive power to appoint a substitute arbitrator upon recusal, directing timely appointment and communication to parties.
Khengarbhai Lakhabhai Dambhala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant must approach the criminal court under Section 451 Cr.P.C. for custody of a vehicle seized for carrying liquor exceeding prescribed limits, and cannot bypass this procedure by directly invoking the High Court's constitutional jurisdiction.
K.B. Lal v. Gyanendra Pratap
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a belated application to recall an ex-parte order due to inordinate delay without sufficient cause, affirming the necessity of reasonable explanation for condonation of delay under Order IX, Rule 7 CPC.
Vitthalrao Marotirao Navkhare v. Nanibai
The Supreme Court upheld the finding of a joint family business and joint ownership of properties, setting aside a review order based on a misreading of the appellate judgment, and allowed the appellant's suit for partition.
Yash Tuteja & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that offences not listed as scheduled offences under the PMLA cannot sustain a complaint under the Act and quashed the complaint accordingly.
Pathapati Subba Reddy v. Special Deputy Collector (LA)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone a 5659-day delay in filing an appeal under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of limitation laws and discretionary denial of delay condonation in absence of sufficient cause.
Vipin Sahni v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court restored the discharge of appellants from cheating and criminal conspiracy charges, holding that no dishonest inducement of AICTE was proved and the CBI improperly invoked inherent powers to challenge the discharge.
Raj Reddy Kallem v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings and appeals under Section 138 NI Act and related IPC offences after full repayment and interest by the appellant, despite complainant's refusal to compound, exercising powers under Article 142 for complete justice.
Gautam Dutta v. Registrar of Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that interim relief in a writ petition challenging election rules of a private society cannot be granted without first deciding the writ petition’s maintainability under Article 12 of the Constitution.
Jeeramani Nursing School v. Indian Nursing Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the decision further.