[Arbitration Act] General Explanation Of Intra-departmental Analysis And Discussions Doesn't Constitute Credible Explanation For Delay In Filing Appeal: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju held that a general explanation of intra-departmental analysis and discussions doesn't constitute as valid and credible explanation for condonation of delay in filing an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Brief Facts: The Appellant approached the Delhi High Court...

Delhi High Court Imposes Costs Of Rs. 50,000 For Unnecessarily Challenging And Questioning Of Arbitrator's Mandate

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh imposed costs of Rs.50,000/- on a party for unnecessarily challenging and questioning the mandate of the arbitrator. The bench held that the party's intent was to create a stale mate. It held that repeated interventions of the court in arbitral proceedings are to be avoided and parties cannot force the arbitrators to...

[Arbitration Act] Party Can't Challenge Procedural Order Passed By Arbitrator Under Section 9: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh has held that a party is not permitted to challenge a procedural order passed by an arbitrator under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The bench held that: “…it is observed that by filing a petition under Section 9 of the Act, 1996 the Petitioner is merely attempting to avoid the appellate...

Delhi High Court Restrains Punjab Based 'Donito's' From Using Domino's Trademark While Selling Pizzas And Burgers

The Delhi High Court has recently restrained a Punjab based food chain “Donito's” from using the trademark of Domino's for selling pizzas and burgers. Justice Anish Dayal passed an ex-parte ad interim injunction in favour of Domino's pizza group of companies and directed Donito's to take down all references to its device marks in respect of Pizzas and Burgers from its domain...

Decide Plea For Implementation Of Fire Safety Norms In Nursing Homes Within Four Weeks: High Court To Delhi Govt

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to decide within four weeks a representation to frame basic norms on fire safety and sprinklers that could be implemented by smaller hospitals and nursing homes in the national capital. A division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan directed the Delhi Government to treat as representation a PIL filed by one Yugansh Mittal and...

Decide AAP's Plea For Temporary Accommodation For Office Space Within Six Weeks: Delhi High Court To Centre

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to decide within six weeks Aam Aadmi Party's request for temporary accommodation till a land is allotted to it for construction of permanent office space in the national capital. AAP has to vacate its current party office at Rouse Avenue by June 15. Justice Subramonium Prasad held that AAP has no right to claim the unit of one...

Once Arbitration Agreement Is Confirmed, Court Should Refrain From Delving Into Other Issues: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Amit Bansal held that the role of the court is limited to verifying the existence of a valid arbitration agreement. The bench held that once the court confirms that the arbitration agreement exists, it should refrain from delving into other issues, which are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.Brief Facts:The Petitioner was awarded a contract for...

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: May 2024 [Citations 523 - 665]

Citations 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 524 to 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 665NOMINAL INDEXAMARJEET GUPTA v. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA & ORS 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 524ANIL KUMAR HAJELAY & ORS. v. HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF DELHI 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 525M/S Krish Overseas Versus Commissioner Central Tax-Delhi West & Ors. 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 526ACTION COMMITTEE UNAIDED RECOGNIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLS v. DIRECTORATE...

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 27 To June 02, 2024

Citations 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 638 to 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 672NOMINAL INDEXMUNNA SINGH & ANR. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 638 SHREE HANUMANT DHARMIK RAMLEELA COMMITTEE REGD & ANR. v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ORS. 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 639 SHRIKANT PRASAD v. GOVT OF N.C.T OF DELHI AND ORS 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 640 SpiceJet v. TWC Aviation 2024 LiveLaw...

CIC Can't Comment Upon Utilization Of Funds By MPs Under MPLADS: Delhi High Court Expunges Observations

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has no jurisdiction to comment upon utilization of funds by the Members of Parliament under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).Justice Subramonium Prasad expunged the observations made by CIC regarding utilization of MPLADS funds and its abuse in an RTI application filed by...

Liquor Policy: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied bail to businessman and director of Brindco Sales Private Limited, Amandeep Singh Dhall, in the corruption case connected to the alleged excise policy scam case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed Dhall's plea seeking regular bail in the case registered by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).“Considering the overall facts and circumstances of...

Official Liquidator Must Adhere To Ethical Principles And Fairness To Discharge Their Duties Under IBC: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that official liquidators must adhere to ethical principles and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to fairness to discharge their duties under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The bench held that: “the role of the liquidator in insolvency proceedings is paramount to the entire process. The liquidation...