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Mohd. Nasim v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and modified sentences of two accused for robbery under Sections 394/34 and 411 IPC, holding that minor contradictions and non-recovery of weapon do not vitiate the prosecution case when recovery of stolen property and identity are established.
National Highway Authority of India v. M S SSANGYONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award treating the payment certificate as a final statement, dismissed the petition challenging it, and reaffirmed the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Chander Bhalla 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 preclude summary judgment.
Ssangyong Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging the arbitral award's rejection of interest on delayed payment, noting the award had already been set aside and remanded, leaving the petitioner liberty to raise the issue before the arbitral tribunal.
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.