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Ajay Kumar Bana v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner found with live cartridges in baggage, holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence.
M/S BHARAT RAIL AUTOMATIONS PVT LTD v. NORTHERN RAILWAY & ANR
Delhi High Court granted extension of time till 30.11.2025 for completion of arbitral proceedings and making of Arbitral Award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with parties' consent.
Union of India v. M/S S. S. Engineers
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award due to the petition being filed beyond the mandatory limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, refusing to condone delay caused by internal administrative errors.
Shrawan Kumar Saraff v. M/S Gannon Dunkerley and Co. Ltd.
Delhi High Court held that the arbitration venue is the seat conferring jurisdiction on Delhi courts and appointed a sole arbitrator despite respondent's objections on jurisdiction, arbitrability, and pre-arbitration conciliation.
Mother Boon Foods Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Bimbo Bakeries India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes after parties failed to mutually agree following expiry of the previous arbitrator's mandate.
Bharti Airtel Limited v. HRD Relationship Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after parties failed to mutually agree, holding that the petitioner’s service attempts were sufficient and the arbitration agreement valid.
M/S ESKAG SANJEEVANI PVT LTD v. JANAKPURI SUPER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SOCIETY
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where parties failed to constitute an arbitral tribunal.
RK Mittal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the removal penalty imposed on a judicial officer due to non-supply of the inquiry report causing prejudice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to respond and proper reasoning.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. IIS NDT and Allied Service Private Limited and Ors
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from loan agreements with valid arbitration clauses specifying Delhi as the seat of arbitration.
Vikas Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of a government employee, holding that transfers are administrative decisions not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or perversity.
M/S. ABT LIMITED v. T.R.K. SARAWATHY
The Supreme Court held that the buyer was not ready and willing to perform the contract and dismissed her suit for specific performance, restoring the Trial Court's decision and clarifying principles on time being essence and readiness in property sale agreements.
SURESHBHAI BHADABHAI PANSURIYA v. THE STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where cheques issued under a valid agreement were dishonoured, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to quash criminal proceedings.
Kallakuri Pattabhiramaswamy v. Kallakuri Kamaraju
The Supreme Court upheld that a Hindu female's absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act applies only to property traceable to a pre-existing right such as maintenance, and a life interest created additionally does not confer absolute ownership, dismissing the appeal for full ownership over disputed properties.
Rajneesh Kumar v. Ved Prakash
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone a 534-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that a litigant cannot disown their advocate's negligence and must approach the court with clean hands.
Manjit Singh & Anr v. Darshana Devi & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that subsequent purchasers who fail to prove bona fide purchase without notice under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act are not protected and must perform the original contract.
Shambhu Chauhan v. Ram Kirpalalias Chirkut
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision dismissing a claim to disputed land due to failure to prove paternity and held that revisional interference with well-supported findings of fact is impermissible under the U.P. Consolidation of Holding Act.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Fiberfill Engineers
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award awarding liquidated damages without proof or finding of loss, holding such awards require a genuine pre-estimate of damages under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act.
Union of India and Ors. v. Anil Thomas
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a probationary employee's termination for misconduct without enquiry, emphasizing that such punitive termination requires adherence to natural justice principles.
Rohit Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disciplinary action and adverse APAR remarks against a BSF officer for unauthorized custody of a service weapon, holding that the inquiry and disciplinary measures were lawful and justified.
Sathiyaraj v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that deputationists have no inherent right to absorption when the posts have been abolished by a cadre review, dismissing the petition seeking consideration for absorption into such posts.