Delhi HC Frowns Upon Rampant Practice Of Litigants Blaming Their Lawyers [Read Judgment]
7 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Frowns Upon Rampant Practice Of Litigants Blaming Their Lawyers [Read Judgment]

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The Delhi High Court, on Monday, refused to permit an Appellant Company to shift the blame on its Counsel for the delay in challenging an ex-parte judgment and shared the Trial Court’s concerns on employment of such measures.“Trial court has, accordingly, held that appellant/defendant cannot conveniently shift the blame upon his counsels because now-a-days it is routine for the litigants. The Delhi High Court, on Monday, refused to permit an Appellant Company to shift the blame on its Counsel for the delay in challenging an ex-parte judgment and shared the Trial Court’s concerns on employment of such measures. “Trial court has, accordingly, held that appellant/defendant cannot conveniently shift the blame upon his counsels because now-a-days it is routine for the litigants to blame their counsels. Trial court has also noted that appellant/defendant was under obligation to contact his counsel, and once the period is as long as from July 2012 till about February 2016 when the application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC was filed, the appellant/defendant did not contact his counsel, hence, the appellant/defendant is not justified in throwing the blame upon his counsels specially when all the orders and proceedings of the courts are regularly uploaded on the website of the District Court and any ordinary person can easily find out about the status of the case, including the appellant/defendant who claim to be living at Jalandhar in Punjab and not at Delhi,” Justice Valmiki J. Mehta observed.

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Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Delhi HC refuses to immediately stay trial proceedings against Kapil Mishra

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to immediately stay trial court proceedings against law minister Kapil Mishra over his allegedly inflammatory tweets ahead of the 2020 assembly elections. Jethmalani said Mishra’s appeal before the high court would become infructuous in case the trial court framed charges. “In the meantime, let the trial court continue with the proceedings.” Justice Dudeja …

Delhi High Court Discharges Lawyer Booked For Criminal Contempt Over Misbehaviour With Judge, Asks Him To Render Pro Bono Services
3 days, 16 hours ago

Delhi High Court Discharges Lawyer Booked For Criminal Contempt Over Misbehaviour With Judge, Asks Him To Render Pro Bono Services

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While discharging a lawyer in a criminal contempt case, the Delhi High Court has asked him to render pro bono services in at least two matters before Additional Sessions Judge. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta discharged Advocate Shivashish Gunwal who had misbehaved and raised his voice in the Court of ASJ South …

Delhi court dismisses man’s suit seeking compensation from lawyer
1 week ago

Delhi court dismisses man’s suit seeking compensation from lawyer

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has dismissed a civil suit by a man seeking compensation from a lawyer for alleged misrepresentation, observing that dissatisfaction with legal strategy does not amount to a client’s mental harassment. The ruling bolsters a 2021 Supreme Court observation noting a growing tendency of clients alleging negligence from lawyers in cases that don’t go in a client’s favour. …

'Highly Undesirable Practice, Wastes Judicial Time': Delhi High Court Laments Frequent Non-Appearance Of Govt Counsel In Customs Matters
2 weeks ago

'Highly Undesirable Practice, Wastes Judicial Time': Delhi High Court Laments Frequent Non-Appearance Of Govt Counsel In Customs Matters

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently expressed its displeasure at the frequent non-appearance of government counsel in customs related matters. A division bench comprising Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta observed, “It is noticed that in a large number of customs matters, the Counsels are either not appearing or appear without proper instructions. Though the Petitioner appeared to have …

Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi HC junks plea against 30-year-old order acquitting 16 in 1984 riots case

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has refused to accept an appeal put forward by the Delhi Police against a 30-year-old city court’s order to acquit 16 people in connection with a case stemming from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. While this court is conscious of the large-scale quantum of human lives and property during the 1984 riots, after having seen the quantum …

Courts Must Examine Judgments Of Acquittal Holistically To Arrive At Conclusion, Delhi High Court Sets Aside Judgment Of CAT
1 month ago

Courts Must Examine Judgments Of Acquittal Holistically To Arrive At Conclusion, Delhi High Court Sets Aside Judgment Of CAT

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A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justices C Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul set aside the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal by which the order of cancellation of the Respondent was quashed. The Counsel for the Respondent claimed before the Tribunal that the acquittal was honourable, however, as per the judgment of the Judicial Magistrate, the …

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Atishi in response to a petition filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, challenging a trial court decision to quash a defamation case against her. Kapoor’s petition stems from a trial court ruling that had set aside the summons issued to Atishi in a defamation complaint. Burman, …

Trial Court Should Avoid Giving Observations On Merits Of Case At Stage Of Interim Application: Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trial Court Should Avoid Giving Observations On Merits Of Case At Stage Of Interim Application: Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court

Live Law  

While setting aside an order passed by the trial court, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir observed that by making observations on the merits of the suit, the trial court had virtually dismissed the suit under the guise of dismissing the application for interim relief, leaving nothing in the suit for determination. The trial court dismissed the interim relief …

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday. In his plea, Praveen Shankar Kapoor said while rejecting the defamation complaint and quashing the summons issued by a magisterial court, the special judge went "beyond" the scope of his power in law. According to the complaint …

Supreme Court turns ‘ordinary litigant’ in front of Delhi High Court, seeks permission for pro-green initiative
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court turns ‘ordinary litigant’ in front of Delhi High Court, seeks permission for pro-green initiative

Hindustan Times  

In a very unique turn of events, the Supreme Court, instead of presiding over an issue has instead turned litigant, seeking permission from it's sister subordinate, the High Court of Delhi. A Civil Miscellaneous Application was filed by Supreme Court Project Division - I, Central Public Works Department in the matter titled, 'Bhavreen Kandhari Vs. Shri C D Singh & …

Issue Related To Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Cannot Be Decided Ex-Parte, Without Hearing Respondent: Delhi High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Issue Related To Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Cannot Be Decided Ex-Parte, Without Hearing Respondent: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

A Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur held that the District Judge should not have decided the issue related to the existence of an arbitration agreement ex-parte, without calling upon the respondent to give its stand on the same. The District Judge dismissed the petition and held that the arbitration agreement contained in the …

Delhi HC Rejects Income Tax Director's Appeal U/S 19 Contempt Of Courts Act, Says Appeal Maintainable Only If Order Imposes Punishment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC Rejects Income Tax Director's Appeal U/S 19 Contempt Of Courts Act, Says Appeal Maintainable Only If Order Imposes Punishment

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The Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal preferred by a Director of Income Tax under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Manoj Jain observed that in the absence of the contempt court recording a finding of guilt or imposing a punishment, the appeal preferred under Section 19 …

Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act
2 months ago

Delhi High Court Reiterates Limited Scope Of Section 34 Of Arbitration & Conciliation Act

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi pronounced a judgement in the matter of “Centre for Research Planning and Action v. National Medicinal Plants Board Ministry of AYUSH Government of India” FAO 161/2022 dated 8th January, 2025 re-iterating the limited scope of Section 34 of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Respondent refused to entertain any claim when invoices were raised after March …

Application Mentioning Wrong Section Of Law Not Fatal If It Doesn't Cause Prejudice To Court Or Opposite Party: Delhi High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Application Mentioning Wrong Section Of Law Not Fatal If It Doesn't Cause Prejudice To Court Or Opposite Party: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that mentioning a wrong section of law in an application would not considered fatal to case if the substance of application was clear and no prejudice would be caused to the opposite party. The Court has enough powers under Section 151 CPC to ensure that justice is served.” The Court stated that the substance …

Litigant Shifting Responsibility For Inordinate Delay To Counsel's Negligence Is 'Unwholesome': Delhi High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Litigant Shifting Responsibility For Inordinate Delay To Counsel's Negligence Is 'Unwholesome': Delhi High Court

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While hearing a writ petition moved after a delay of six years, the Delhi High Court deprecated the practice of litigants seeking condonation of delay merely on the ground that their counsel was negligent or indolent. A division bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta remarked, “We also disapprove the unwholesome practice of seeking to explain …

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Directs Family Courts To Complete Witness Cross Examinations Expeditiously Without Embarrassment To Parties

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently directed all the Family Courts in the national capital to ensure that the cross-examinations of witnesses are completed as expeditiously as possible, without causing any undue harassment or embarrassment to the parties.A division bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that the Family Courts should ensure that the. The Delhi …

GST Department's Effective Adjudication Of Matter Cannot Be Scuttled By Seeking Writ Remedy: Calcutta High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST Department's Effective Adjudication Of Matter Cannot Be Scuttled By Seeking Writ Remedy: Calcutta High Court

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While reiterating that it shall not interfere in matters requiring fact-finding and adjudication, which fall squarely within the statutory domain, the Calcutta High Court advised the manufacturer/ supplier to exhaust the statutory remedies provided under the CGST Act, 2017 including submitting a detailed response to the SCN. “The statutory framework under the CGST Act provides adequate mechanisms for addressing the …

GST Department's Effective Adjudication Of Matter Cannot Be Scuttled By Seeking Writ Remedy: Calcutta High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GST Department's Effective Adjudication Of Matter Cannot Be Scuttled By Seeking Writ Remedy: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

While reiterating that it shall not interfere in matters requiring fact-finding and adjudication, which fall squarely within the statutory domain, the Calcutta High Court advised the manufacturer/ supplier to exhaust the statutory remedies provided under the CGST Act, 2017 including submitting a detailed response to the SCN. “The statutory framework under the CGST Act provides adequate mechanisms for addressing the …

Delhi HC refuses to intervene in order for revision in CLAT-2025 result
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC refuses to intervene in order for revision in CLAT-2025 result

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to intervene in an order directing the Consortium of National Law Universities to revise the result of CLAT-2025 over errors in the answer key. A Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela while dealing with an appeal by the consortium against the decision of a High Court single …

'Judicial Time & Resources Abused': Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes Rs.5 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Supressing Facts, Filing Repeated Pleas
3 months ago

'Judicial Time & Resources Abused': Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes Rs.5 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Supressing Facts, Filing Repeated Pleas

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs.5 lakh on litigant who repeatedly abused the process of court by filing successive pleas and suppressed “crucial fact.” The plea was filed challenging the resumption order of a land which was allotted to the petitioner subject to certain conditions. A bench of Justice Arun Palli and Justice Vikram Aggarwal …

Sufficiency Of Reasons Over Number Of Days Is Considered While Determining Plea Of Condonation Of Delay U/S 37(1)(2) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC
3 months ago

Sufficiency Of Reasons Over Number Of Days Is Considered While Determining Plea Of Condonation Of Delay U/S 37(1)(2) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee held that the appellant failed to demonstrate any plausible reasons for the delay caused in filing the present appeal. The appeal was also accompanied by two applications, the first seeking condonation of 670 days delay in filing the appeal and the second 591 days delay in re-filing …

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It
3 months ago

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Contempt Plea Against CCI To Stall Authority's Ongoing Investigation Against It

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. In reality, while the petitioner ostensibly seeks contempt proceedings, it is attempting to secure a judicial review of the investigation methodology through the back door, which cannot be entertained.” Background: The petitioner-company, Forech India Pvt Ltd, was investigated by the CCI regarding alleged existence of a bid-rigging cartel in the …

Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Not Maintainable On Account Of Non-Payment Of Requisite Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed As Not Maintainable On Account Of Non-Payment Of Requisite Fee: Punjab and Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that appeal cannot be dismissed as not maintainable on account of non-payment of requisite fee. The Division Bench consisting of Justices Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Sanjay Vashisth was considering a case where the Appellate Authority dismissed the appeal as not maintainable on the ground that the assessee/petitioner had failed to pay Rs. The …

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Sachin Datta held that after persuading the Supreme Court to refer the disputes to arbitration, it is not open for the appellant to now question the validity of the reference. Thereafter, the appellant filed a suit seeking a decree of permanent injunction restraining the respondent from raising any illegal …

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Claim Of Rs.15 Lakh Awarded By Arbitral Tribunal Due To Lack Of Evidence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Sachin Datta held that after persuading the Supreme Court to refer the disputes to arbitration, it is not open for the appellant to now question the validity of the reference. Thereafter, the appellant filed a suit seeking a decree of permanent injunction restraining the respondent from raising any illegal …

Delhi excise policy scam: HC refuses to advance hearing on Kejriwal's plea in money laundering case
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi excise policy scam: HC refuses to advance hearing on Kejriwal's plea in money laundering case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to advance the hearing on a petition by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal challenging a trial court's order taking cognisance of a chargesheet filed against him in a money laundering case. On November 21, the high court refused to stay at that moment the trial court proceedings against Kejriwal in the money laundering case. …

Excise Policy: Delhi HC Declines Early Hearing on Kejriwal's Plea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Excise Policy: Delhi HC Declines Early Hearing on Kejriwal's Plea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to advance the hearing on a petition by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal challenging a trial court's order taking cognisance of a chargesheet filed against him in a money laundering case.Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said, "matter will be heard on the same date. On November 21, the high court refused to stay …

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC asks Kejriwal, Kavitha to respond to ED's plea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi excise policy case: Delhi HC asks Kejriwal, Kavitha to respond to ED's plea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the responses of several AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, and BRS leader K Kavitha on the ED's plea challenging a trial court's order directing it to supply "unrelied documents" to those accused in the alleged money laundering case related to the excise policy. In November, the trial court directed the ED …

Delhi HC Allows Invocation Of Arbitration Clause After 10 Yrs, Says That Scope Of S.11(6) Plea Is Limited To Ascertaining Existence Of Agreement
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC Allows Invocation Of Arbitration Clause After 10 Yrs, Says That Scope Of S.11(6) Plea Is Limited To Ascertaining Existence Of Agreement

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the scope of the present proceedings is confined to ascertaining the existence of the arbitration agreement. Observation of the court: The court held that the scope of the present proceedings is confined to ascertaining the existence of the arbitration agreement. Then, the court held that since the existence …

Special Treatment Cannot Be Given To Govt For Delay In Filing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Special Treatment Cannot Be Given To Govt For Delay In Filing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Ms. Justice Rekha Palli and Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee has affirmed that just because the appellant is government that doesn't mean that a special treatment will be given while condoning the delay in filing the appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration Act. That In M/s Jaitely Construction Co. v. Union of India the …

Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Proceedings Where Petitioner's Defence Was Struck-Off Due To Non-Payment Of Arbitral Fees

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula has held that the striking off of the defence of the Petitioner for non-payment of arbitral fees is a drastic measure that exceeds the jurisdiction of the Arbitrator. The court noted that “Section 38 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act stipulates that parties shall deposit equal shares of the arbitral fees. …

Can't Make Party Suffer For Counsel's Non-Appearance Or Failure To Make Alternate Arrangement For Appearance: Rajasthan High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Can't Make Party Suffer For Counsel's Non-Appearance Or Failure To Make Alternate Arrangement For Appearance: Rajasthan High Court

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While hearing a writ petition, Rajasthan High Court upheld an order of the trial court that set aside an ex-parte decree against the respondents on the ground that the counsel of the respondents had underwent eye surgery and thus owing to his health conditions, he was not able to make an appearance before the court for the proceedings. However, we …

Excise Policy: Delhi HC refuses to stay ED case against former CM Arvind Kejriwal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Excise Policy: Delhi HC refuses to stay ED case against former CM Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay for now the proceedings against former CM and A chief Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to irregularities in the state Excise Policy 2021-22. Excise Policy: Delhi HC refuses to stay ED case against former CM Arvind Kejriwal Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued notice and sought the …

Excise Policy case: Delhi HC refuses to stay trial against Arvind Kejriwal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Excise Policy case: Delhi HC refuses to stay trial against Arvind Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay for now the trial proceedings against former Delhi chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal who is an accused in a case of irregularities linked to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri further sought a response from the investigating agency Enforcement Directorate on Kejriwal's plea challenging a …

Adjudicating Authority's Inaction To Dispose Of Proceedings Can't Be Attributed To Taxpayer In Absence Of Any Malice On His Part: Bombay HC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Adjudicating Authority's Inaction To Dispose Of Proceedings Can't Be Attributed To Taxpayer In Absence Of Any Malice On His Part: Bombay HC

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court ruled that when the Revenue Dept. Finding that the Authority had passed the final order after a lapse of more than 16 years from the date of CESTAT's order, the Division Bench of Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe and Justice M.S Sonak observed that such inordinate delay in the conclusion of show cause notice will surely prejudice …

Bombay HC Nixes Order Granting Company, Which Had Not Denied Its Outstanding Dues, Unconditional Leave To Defend In Summary Suit
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay HC Nixes Order Granting Company, Which Had Not Denied Its Outstanding Dues, Unconditional Leave To Defend In Summary Suit

Live Law  

In a plea challenging the dismissal of summons to judgment in a commercial summary suit, the Bombay High Court set aside a trial court's order granting a company unconditional leave to defend itself, while noting that the company had not denied the existence of outstanding dues owed for the services rendered by the other party. In doing so the court …

Excise case: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moves HC against trial court decision
4 months ago

Excise case: Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal moves HC against trial court decision

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the High Court, contesting the trial court’s decision to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s complaints in the Excise Policy case. Kejriwal’s petition argues that the trial court’s actions were procedurally flawed due to the absence of mandatory sanctions required under Section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Kejriwal’s legal …

Scope Of Review U/S 37 Is Limited To Ascertaining Compliance With S. 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Scope Of Review U/S 37 Is Limited To Ascertaining Compliance With S. 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justices Rekha Palli and Saurabh Banerjee affirmed that the Court under section 37 of the Arbitration Act cannot undertake an independent assessment of the merits of the award, and must only ascertain that the exercise of power by the Court under Section 34 has not exceeded the scope of the provision Brief Facts The …

Delhi HC holds lawyer guilty of contempt, gives 4 months jail for remarks against judges
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC holds lawyer guilty of contempt, gives 4 months jail for remarks against judges

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has held a lawyer guilty of criminal contempt, sentencing him to four months' imprisonment for "scandalising and lowering the dignity" of courts through his remarks against judges. Delhi HC holds lawyer guilty of contempt, gives 4 months jail for remarks against judges A bench of Justices Pratibha M Singh and Amit Sharma held the …

Delhi High Court Fines Advocate 10K For 'Outrageous Aspersions' On Judge, Alleging 'Scam In Govt Service'
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Fines Advocate 10K For 'Outrageous Aspersions' On Judge, Alleging 'Scam In Govt Service'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has reprimanded a practising advocate by imposing a cost of Rs. 10,000 in a recruitment matter, who had cast aspersions on a judge which dismissed his earlier plea and had additionally alleged that there was a concerted effort to cover up a "scam" in government service.In doing so the court observed that no litigant much less …

Duty Of Court To Restore Litigant For Loss Suffered Due To Negligence Of Court: Kerala HC
6 months, 1 week ago

Duty Of Court To Restore Litigant For Loss Suffered Due To Negligence Of Court: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has observed that the concept of restitution of the litigant for the loss suffered due to negligence of the court is a fundamental principle of Indian Judiciary and Jurisprudence. This principle follows the legal maxim of Actus Curiae Neminem Gravabit which means that 'an act of Court shall prejudice no-one', that is, if a litigant suffers …

Tired Of Missing Work To Attend Hearings, Woman Withdraws Criminal Case Before Delhi High Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tired Of Missing Work To Attend Hearings, Woman Withdraws Criminal Case Before Delhi High Court

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed a complainant to withdraw a criminal case after the former indicated that she was tired of having to leave work to attend court hearings. The litigant had filed a criminal case against another and proceedings were ongoing at the trial court on the matter. While requesting the Court to allow her to withdraw …

Negligent Conduct, Caused 19-Yr Delay: Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Ex-Parte Decree In Recovery Suit Due To Non-Appearance
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Negligent Conduct, Caused 19-Yr Delay: Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Ex-Parte Decree In Recovery Suit Due To Non-Appearance

Live Law  

Noting the "negligent conduct" of a man in delaying the trial of a recovery suit by almost 19 years, the Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed his plea for setting aside an ex-parte decree which was passed due to his non-appearance in the suit. A single judge bench of Justice Nupur Bhati observed, "Thus, upon perusal of the record, and the …

Delhi excise policy case: SC adjourns Sisodia's bail hearing to August 5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi excise policy case: SC adjourns Sisodia's bail hearing to August 5

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court adjourned former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s order rejecting his bail to August 5 in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. A two-judge bench of the top court, led by Justice B R Gavai and Justice K V Viswanathan said, "Let the ED reply be filed prior to Thursday. …

In Absence Of Appellant Or His Lawyer , Appeal Should Be Dismissed In Default Not An Order On Merit : Allahabad High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

In Absence Of Appellant Or His Lawyer , Appeal Should Be Dismissed In Default Not An Order On Merit : Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has held that the term “ex-parte” in Rule 63 of the Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Rules, 2008 can be interpreted as for want of representation of the defendant after service of notice, the case may be decided on merits. Rule 63 of the Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Rules, 2008 provides that appeal must be …

Delhi HC asks Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file written note on plea in National Herald case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC asks Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file written note on plea in National Herald case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court asked Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to file a short note on the submissions in the National Herald case. The High Court was hearing a plea moved by Mr. Swamy seeking to lead evidence before the trial court in the National Herald case, in which the Gandhis …

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Compensation For Breach If Contract Is Incapable Of Specific Performance: Delhi High Court
8 months ago

Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Compensation For Breach If Contract Is Incapable Of Specific Performance: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju has held that the arbitral tribunal may exercise its power to award compensation for breach if a Contract has become incapable of specific performance. The Appellant's petition under Section 34 was dismissed, with the High Court noting that it cannot interfere with the arbitral tribunal's findings …

Litigants Keeping Disputes Alive For Malafide Reasons Has Tendency Of Keeping Courts' Docket Heavy: Delhi High Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Litigants Keeping Disputes Alive For Malafide Reasons Has Tendency Of Keeping Courts' Docket Heavy: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently said that the conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of the Courts heavy to the detriment of other litigants whose cases have been pending for years.Justice Amit Mahajan made the observation while quashing two complaints filed in 2016 under the …

[Arbitration Act] General Explanation Of Intra-departmental Analysis And Discussions Doesn't Constitute Credible Explanation For Delay In Filing Appeal: Delhi High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 and filed …

Delhi HC fines petitioner who sought info on SC Collegium’s criteria for appointments
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC fines petitioner who sought info on SC Collegium’s criteria for appointments

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court Collegium to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for appointment of High Court judges. Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Gupta also sought directions to the top court collegium to reveal the “qualification” needed for appointment as a High Court judge, and publish monthly data related …

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