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Devendra Kumar v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6762

The Delhi High Court held that arbitral awards under Section 7B(2) of The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 by MTNL are final and not challengeable under the Arbitration Act, allowing challenge only via writ petition under Article 226.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/S Sentinel Consultants Pvt Ltd v. Sudhir Malhotra & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6763 (DH)

The Delhi High Court held that an executing court cannot examine unestablished allegations of fraud behind a decree for specific performance, upheld the decree's validity, and dismissed the application to recall execution orders.

civil appeal_dismissed

Rajinder Vohra v. M/S Fountain Logde Pvt Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6767

The Delhi High Court rejected the suit for specific performance and cancellation of sale deed as barred by limitation and under Order XXIII Rule 1(4) CPC due to prior withdrawal of an identical suit without permission.

civil appeal_dismissed

State (NCT of Delhi) v. Mohd. Chand

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6765-DB

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to unreliable witness testimony, unexplained FIR delay, and lack of forensic evidence linking the recovered material to the crime.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Stratford Academy Ltd v. FIITJEE Ltd

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6766-DB

The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Stratford Academy Ltd. and FIITJEE Ltd. under the Companies Act, 1956, allowing amalgamation without convening meetings and subject to statutory compliances.

corporate petition_allowed

Sanjay Gambhir v. BDR Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6758

The Delhi High Court set aside a blanket restraint order against a guarantor's assets in arbitration proceedings due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed loan amount.

civil appeal_allowed

ARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED v. GAIL GAS LIMITED & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6759

The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional bank guarantee securing mobilization advance can be invoked despite contractual disputes unless there is established egregious fraud, dismissing ARIO's petition to restrain invocation.

civil petition_dismissed

Ram Mohan Gupta v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6756

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. upholding the dismissal of the application under Section 210 Cr.P.C. by the lower courts, relying on prior coordinate bench rulings on connected complaints.

criminal petition_dismissed

Chandra Prabhu Marketing Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. v. Lt. Governor & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:6755

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 15th March 2000 cut-off date for allotting alternative plots to paper merchants under the relocation scheme and dismissed the petition seeking its extension.

administrative petition_dismissed

Krishan Dutt Sharma v. State

Delhi High Court · 27 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8687

The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners in a criminal case following an amicable settlement reached through mediation, subject to furnishing personal bonds and sureties.

criminal bail_granted

ST. MARY’S HOTEL PVT. LTD. AND ORS v. T.O. ALEYAS AND ORS

Supreme Court of India · 27 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's limited interference with a Company Law Board order on share transfer, dismissing the appeal that challenged invalidation of an entire Board Resolution beyond the scope of the appeal.

corporate appeal_dismissed

Union of India v. Devjee Mishra

Supreme Court of India · 27 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a voluntary plea of guilt in Court Martial proceedings and restored the dismissal of an Air Force personnel, rejecting High Court interference based on unsubstantiated claims of coercion and procedural irregularities.

military_law appeal_allowed

Sunil Kumar Kori v. Gopal Das Kabra

Supreme Court of India · 27 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that persons living in illegally constructed houses within Cantonment areas are not entitled to vote in Cantonment Board elections, affirming strict compliance with statutory provisions and electoral rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Gulshera Khanam v. Aftab Ahmad

Supreme Court of India · 27 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that a married daughter with legal ownership rights falls within the landlord's family under the UP Urban Buildings Act, and the High Court erred in disturbing concurrent findings of bona fide need for eviction.

property appeal_allowed

R. Venkata Ramudu v. State of A.P.

Supreme Court of India · 27 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court held that the Government cannot retrospectively alter probation commencement dates under Rule 16(h) to the detriment of probationers who passed required tests belatedly when Special Rules mandate extension of probation until passing the test, thereby restoring appellants' original seniority and promotion rights.

service_law appeal_allowed

Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. v. M/s. Dhansar Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 27 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the appellants' right to increase contract quantity within the extended period without 45 days notice and held the respondents liable for penalty and compensation for non-performance.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S KALPATARU POWER TRANSMISSION LTD v. RISHI INFRA PROJECTS PVT LTD AND ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8312

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a subcontract agreement, and modified the appointment when the initially appointed arbitrator declined to act.

civil petition_allowed

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd v. Rishi Infra Projects Pvt Ltd and Ors

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8310

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a joint venture execution agreement, emphasizing compliance with the amended arbitration law and efficient dispute resolution.

civil petition_allowed

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd v. Rishi Infra Projects Pvt Ltd and Ors

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8309

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a subcontracted construction project after parties failed to agree on an arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd v. Rishi Infra Projects Pvt Ltd and Ors

Supreme Court of India · 26 Sep 2016 · 2016:DHC:8307

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate disputes arising from a subcontract, directing compliance with the amended arbitration law and consolidation of related petitions.

civil petition_allowed