Time Spent In Bona Fide Proceedings Before Court Without Jurisdiction To Be Excluded When Considering Objection On Limitation In S.11 Plea: Delhi HC
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Time Spent In Bona Fide Proceedings Before Court Without Jurisdiction To Be Excluded When Considering Objection On Limitation In S.11 Plea: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court bench comprising of Justice Subramonium Prasad, while hearing a Section 11 petition, has held that the petitioner's claim cannot be treated as dead one simply because they spent time on bona fide court proceedings before a court without jurisdiction. The petitioner then filed an application under Section 12 of the Commercial Court Act for pre-litigation mediation as mandated under the A&C Act, and a Non-Starter Report dated 01 September 2021 was prepared. Thereafter, the petitioner filed an application under Section 12 of the Commercial Court Act on 16 March 2021 for pre-litigation mediation, and the same was disposed by a Non-Starter report dated 01 September 2021 on the ground that despite issuance of notice, the respondent herein has not appeared. The District Judge, Commercial Court, vide order dated 26 April 2024, allowed the respondent's application and referred the dispute to arbitration.

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Order 23 Rule 2 CPC| Limitation For Suit Instituted Afresh Applies As If Earlier Suit Was Never Filed: Jharkhand High Court
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Order 23 Rule 2 CPC| Limitation For Suit Instituted Afresh Applies As If Earlier Suit Was Never Filed: Jharkhand High Court

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The Jharkhand High Court has under Order 23 Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, the limitation period for a fresh suit instituted with court permission applies as if the original suit had never been filed. Order 23 CPC pertains to withdrawal and adjustment of suits wherein Rule 2 states that in any fresh suit instituted on permission granted under …

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
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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

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

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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 …

Court Can Quash SCNs And Proceedings Under GST Act, Customs Act Or Finance Act On Ground Of Inordinate Delay In Adjudication: Delhi HC
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Court Can Quash SCNs And Proceedings Under GST Act, Customs Act Or Finance Act On Ground Of Inordinate Delay In Adjudication: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that Show Cause Notices and adjudication proceedings under the Customs Act, 1962, the Finance Act, 1994 or the Central Goods and Services Tax, 2017 cannot be kept pending for years. Court said the phrase cannot be construed as a free-pass and “Ultimately it is incumbent upon the authority to establish that it …

S. 14 Limitation Act Applicable To Arbitration & Conciliation Act : Supreme Court
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S. 14 Limitation Act Applicable To Arbitration & Conciliation Act : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.Section 14 of the Limitation Act provides for the exclusion of the time spent in pursuing bona fide proceedings in a wrong forum from the computation of the period of limitation.A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj …

Petition U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Entertained After Lapse Of 3 Yrs From Date Of Cause Of Action Arising: J&K High Court
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Petition U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Entertained After Lapse Of 3 Yrs From Date Of Cause Of Action Arising: J&K High Court

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The Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court bench of Justice Tashi Rabstan has held that the petition under section 11 of the Arbitration Act cannot be entertained after lapse of 3 years from the date of cause of action having arisen. In the present case, the cause of action to file the petition under Section 11 of the Act, …

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

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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 …

Liberty To File Fresh Application Not Fresh Cause Of Action, Limitation U/S 34(3) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Extended: Delhi High Court
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Liberty To File Fresh Application Not Fresh Cause Of Action, Limitation U/S 34(3) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Extended: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Rekha Palli and Justice Saurabh Banerjee have held that mere liberty to file a fresh application before the competent Court does not amount to a fresh cause of action occurring in the appellant's favour. The relevant date of the Award always remained unchanged, and therefore even after availing the benefit of the period …

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

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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 …

Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024
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Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: R.P. Case Title: LAVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Vs MINTELLECTUALS LLP Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1114 The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Prateek Jalan has held that in orders passed by the arbitral tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court is not bound by the principles underlying Order XXXVIII and XXXIX of …

High Court Allows Writ Petition to Challenge District Judge's Interpretation of Law
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High Court Allows Writ Petition to Challenge District Judge's Interpretation of Law

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The Delhi High Court has allowed a writ petition filed under Article 227 to overturn the order of the District Judge dismissing a Section 34 petition. The Court observed that the interpretation of Section 42 of the A&C Act by the District Judge was completely erroneous and that the petition could only have been filed in the High Court. The …

Petitions U/S 482 CrPC Filed With Delay Or To Overcome Expired Limitation Of Alternate Remedy Cannot Be Entertained: Delhi High Court
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Petitions U/S 482 CrPC Filed With Delay Or To Overcome Expired Limitation Of Alternate Remedy Cannot Be Entertained: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that failure to avail alternate remedy on the ground of ongoing settlement process is not a reason for the court to exercise its discretionary power to quash the complaint cases. where it is filed with unexplained delay and laches and in the meantime, the trial has proceeded.” It referred to the Supreme Court case …

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

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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 …

Arbitrator Failed To Deal With Material Contentions, Arbitral Award Would Not Satisfy The Requirement Of A Reasoned Award: Delhi High Court
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Arbitrator Failed To Deal With Material Contentions, Arbitral Award Would Not Satisfy The Requirement Of A Reasoned Award: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that when the arbitral tribunal fails to deal with submissions of a party on a contentious issue, the resultant award would not fulfil the requirements of a reasoned award as required under Section 31 of the A&C Act. It held that the tribunal cannot simply accept unquantified claims without assigning reasons and without …

Application Under Section 29A A&C Can Be Allowed Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate: Delhi High Court
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Application Under Section 29A A&C Can Be Allowed Even After Expiry Of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh held that the application under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be allowed even after the expiry of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal. Brief Facts: The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court seeking extension of time for completion of the arbitration proceedings. Observations by the …

Limitation Act | Doesn't Encompass Long Delays, Condonation Only In Exceptional Cases: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Section 37 A&C Petition
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Limitation Act | Doesn't Encompass Long Delays, Condonation Only In Exceptional Cases: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Section 37 A&C Petition

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The Allahabad High Court single bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act does not encompass long delays, and condonation can only be granted in exceptional cases where the appellant acted in a bona fide manner and not negligently. Furthermore, the High Court emphasized the applicability of Section 5 of the Limitation Act to …

Delay Occurred In Filing Appeal Against Acquittal Under S.378 CrPC Can Be Condoned Under Limitation Act: Supreme Court
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Delay Occurred In Filing Appeal Against Acquittal Under S.378 CrPC Can Be Condoned Under Limitation Act: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that the delay that occurred in preferring an appeal against the acquittal can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. Arguments Made by the Parties The appellant-accused contended that the High Court could not have allowed the delay condonation application as the delay occurred in filing the appeal against the acquittal cannot be …

Section 11 Petition Can Be Filed Only After Failure Of Parties To Appoint Arbitrator Within 30 Days Of Notice, Limitation Act Applies: Delhi High Court
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Section 11 Petition Can Be Filed Only After Failure Of Parties To Appoint Arbitrator Within 30 Days Of Notice, Limitation Act Applies: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench, comprising Justice Prathiba M. Singh, held that a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can only be filed after a notice of arbitration has been issued and there has been a failure to make the appointment of an arbitrator within 30 days. The bench held that the limitation period arises …

Extension Of Limitation Period Under Section 168A Of GST Act; Punjab And Haryana High Court Issues Notice
11 months ago

Extension Of Limitation Period Under Section 168A Of GST Act; Punjab And Haryana High Court Issues Notice

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the government in a plea challenging the extension of the limitation period under Section 168A of the GST Act.The bench of Justice G.S. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the government in a plea challenging the extension of the limitation period under Section 168A …

Limitation Period For Appointment Of A Substitute Arbitrator Is 3 Years From The Date When The Right To Apply For Fresh Appointment Accrues: Delhi High Court
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Limitation Period For Appointment Of A Substitute Arbitrator Is 3 Years From The Date When The Right To Apply For Fresh Appointment Accrues: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that the limitation period for the appointment of the substitute arbitrator is 3 years from the date when the right to apply for such appointment accrues. The bench of Justice Pratibha M. Singh held that since the act does not provide for any explicit period for the appointment of a substitute arbitrator, the …

Under Section 34(3) Of The A&C Act, The Limitation Period Of 3 Months Plus 30 Days In Inelastic And Inflexible: Delhi High Court Reiterates
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Under Section 34(3) Of The A&C Act, The Limitation Period Of 3 Months Plus 30 Days In Inelastic And Inflexible: Delhi High Court Reiterates

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The High Court of Delhi has held that under Section 34 of the A&C Act, the limitation period of 3 months plus 30 days in inelastic and inflexible. The bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Bansal Krishna explained that the challenge petition must be filed within 3 months from the date of the receiving of the award, however, …

Continuing To Contest The Suit Does Not Waive The Right To Arbitration When A Section 8 Objection Was Raised In Written Submissions And Arguments: Delhi High Court.
1 year, 1 month ago

Continuing To Contest The Suit Does Not Waive The Right To Arbitration When A Section 8 Objection Was Raised In Written Submissions And Arguments: Delhi High Court.

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The High Court of Delhi has held that a party cannot be deemed to have waived off its right to arbitration merely because it continued to contest the suit when it had specifically raised objection to the maintainability of the suit due to the presence of the arbitration agreement. The bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar held that when a …

Limitation Act Applies To Commercial Disputes But Delay Can Be Condoned Only In Exceptional Cases: Kerala High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Limitation Act Applies To Commercial Disputes But Delay Can Be Condoned Only In Exceptional Cases: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday condoned a delay of 25 days in filing an appeal under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, on the ground that such delay had not resulted in any loss on the part of the opposite party. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Sophy Thomas though took note of the intent of …

Statutory Appeal Period Under Customs Act, Appellate Authority Has No Power To Condone Delay: Delhi High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Statutory Appeal Period Under Customs Act, Appellate Authority Has No Power To Condone Delay: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that the appellate authority has no power to allow the appeal to be presented beyond the period of 30 days.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma has relied on the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Singh Enterprises vs. Commissioner of Central Excise, Jamshedpur & Ors., in which …

Period Of Limitation For Filing Appeal Against Family Court Order Is 30 Days, Delay Can Be Condoned If Sufficient Cause Shown: Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Period Of Limitation For Filing Appeal Against Family Court Order Is 30 Days, Delay Can Be Condoned If Sufficient Cause Shown: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the period of limitation for filing an appeal against a judgment or order of the family court is 30 days.A division bench of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vikas Mahajan added that the delay in filing of such an appeal can be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The Delhi High …

Court Has Power To Issue Time Bound Directions To Collector Of Stamps To Decide On Unstamped Arbitration Agreements, Purpose Of Section 11(13) Of A&C Act Should Not Be Defeated: Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Court Has Power To Issue Time Bound Directions To Collector Of Stamps To Decide On Unstamped Arbitration Agreements, Purpose Of Section 11(13) Of A&C Act Should Not Be Defeated: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held the Court exercising power under Section 11 of the A&C Act has the power to issue time bound directions to Collector of Stamps to decide on unstamped arbitration agreements to ensure that the mandate of Section 11 of the A&C Act that provides for expeditious disposal of Section 11 petition should not be defeated. …

Condonation Of Delay Is An Exception, Should Not Be Used As Per Convenience Of Government Departments: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Condonation Of Delay Is An Exception, Should Not Be Used As Per Convenience Of Government Departments: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that condonation of delay is an exception which should not be used as per convenience of the Government departments. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh added that courts must not treat Government agencies differently while deciding the applications for condonation of delay and that the Government is under “special obligation” to ensure that their duties are. …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 10 July To 16 July 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 10 July To 16 July 2023

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Supreme Court: Can Ineligible Person Appoint Arbitrator? High Courts: Delhi High Court: “Counter-Balancing” Not Achieved When 2/3rd Members Of The Arbitral Tribunal To Be Appointed By One Party: Delhi High Court Case Title: Margo Networks Pvt Ltd & Anr vs. Railtel Corporation of India Ltd The Delhi High Court has ruled that where a party is required to appoint an …

Delay In Filing Of Appeal Under Section 42 Of IBC Is Condonable Under Section 5 Of Limitation Act: NCLAT Delhi
1 year, 6 months ago

Delay In Filing Of Appeal Under Section 42 Of IBC Is Condonable Under Section 5 Of Limitation Act: NCLAT Delhi

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Shri Barun Mitra, while adjudicating an appeal filed in Canara Bank v Commercial Tax Department Circle 09, Indore, Madhya Pradesh & Anr., has held that delay in filing the Appeal under Section 42 of IBC is condonable in exercise of power under Section 5 of …

Delhi High Court Allows Court Fee Refund Application In Commercial Suit After NCLT Imposes Interim Moratorium On Defendants
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Allows Court Fee Refund Application In Commercial Suit After NCLT Imposes Interim Moratorium On Defendants

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The Delhi High Court has ordered to refund court fee to a plaintiff in a commercial suit after interim moratorium was imposed on the defendants by National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.Expanding the scope of section 16 of Court Fees Act, 1870, Justice Yashwant Varma said:“The Court notes that once personal insolvency has commenced …

No Justification For Not Adjudicating The Notice For More Than 13 Years After Its Issuance: Delhi High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

No Justification For Not Adjudicating The Notice For More Than 13 Years After Its Issuance: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that there is no justification for not adjudicating the notice for more than thirteen years after its issuance.The bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Amit Mahajan has observed that the larger public interest requires that the Revenue Department and its officials adjudicate the show cause notice expeditiously and within a reasonable time. The …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: April 9 To April 15, 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: April 9 To April 15, 2023

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Supreme Court: Limited Scrutiny of Court Under Section 11 Of Arbitration Act Through The “Eye Of The Needle”, Is Necessary And Compelling: Supreme Court Case Title: NTPC Ltd vs M/s SPML Infra Ltd The Supreme Court has ruled that the court while exercising jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not expected to act mechanically, …

Section 11 Petitions Seeking Relief But Not Raised In The Previous Arbitration; Gross Abuse Of Process of Court: Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Section 11 Petitions Seeking Relief But Not Raised In The Previous Arbitration; Gross Abuse Of Process of Court: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that since the party had failed to challenge the termination of the Collaboration Agreement in the first round of arbitral proceedings, the demolition of the structure built by it under the said Collaboration Agreement would not give it a fresh cause of action. The Arbitral Tribunal passed an award in favour of the respondent, …

Moratorium Under Companies Act, 2013, Parties Cannot Be Referred To Arbitration: Delhi High Court
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Moratorium Under Companies Act, 2013, Parties Cannot Be Referred To Arbitration: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the moratorium granted by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, staying the institution of suits and proceedings against the Corporate Debtor, after the resolution process is initiated against it under Sections 241 and 242 of the Companies Act, 2013, is akin to an order of moratorium passed under Section 14 of the Insolvency …

Period Of Limitation For The Appointment Of Substitute Arbitrator Begins On The Date Of His Recusal/Removal, Date Of Knowledge Is Irrelevant: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Period Of Limitation For The Appointment Of Substitute Arbitrator Begins On The Date Of His Recusal/Removal, Date Of Knowledge Is Irrelevant: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that the period of limitation for appointing a substitute arbitrator under Section 15 of the A&C Act commences on the date of recusal/removal of the arbitrator and the date on which the fact of his removal/recusal comes to the knowledge of a party is irrelevant for the purpose of limitation. Contention of the …

Time Limit For Filing Written Statement Not Mandatory If Suit Was Instituted Before Civil Court & Transferred To Commercial Court After Expiry Of 120 Days: Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Time Limit For Filing Written Statement Not Mandatory If Suit Was Instituted Before Civil Court & Transferred To Commercial Court After Expiry Of 120 Days: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the time period for filing written statement is not mandatory if the suit was instituted in a civil court and transferred to a Commercial Court after the expiry of 120 days.The plaintiffs filed a suit for recovery of damages on the file of the Civil Court Senior Division Jalgaon in December, 2017. The High Court …

Admission of Appeals As A Condition Precedent To Be Eligible For Settlement Under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme Is Contrary To Law: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Admission of Appeals As A Condition Precedent To Be Eligible For Settlement Under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme Is Contrary To Law: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Central Board of Direct Taxes FAQ No. 59 of Circular No.21/2020 dated December 4, 2020, which contemplates admission of appeal before the filing of declaration as a condition precedent for the appeal to be treated as pending and eligible for settlement under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme is contrary to law.The division …

The Court Can Conduct A Preliminary Inquiry Under Section 45 Of The A&C Act To Decide The Issue Of Non-Arbitrability: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

The Court Can Conduct A Preliminary Inquiry Under Section 45 Of The A&C Act To Decide The Issue Of Non-Arbitrability: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that while exercising powers under Section 45 of the A&C Act, the Court can conduct a preliminary inquiry to decide whether the dispute in question is arbitrable or not and to decide whether it falls within the scope of the agreement. The Court held that two commercial entities entering into an agreement and …

Period Of Limitation For Referring The Dispute To Arbitration Commences Only After The Failure Of Pre-Arbitration Mechanism: Delhi High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Period Of Limitation For Referring The Dispute To Arbitration Commences Only After The Failure Of Pre-Arbitration Mechanism: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that the period of limitation for referring the dispute to arbitration would only commence after the internal dispute resolution mechanism fails. The bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Amit Mahajan held that if the agreement between the parties provides for a pre-arbitration dispute resolution mechanism, a party cannot be expected to invoke arbitration …

Refusal Of The Defendant To Amicably Settle The Dispute Satisfies The Requirement Of Pre-Litigation Mediation Under Commercial Courts Act: Delhi High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Refusal Of The Defendant To Amicably Settle The Dispute Satisfies The Requirement Of Pre-Litigation Mediation Under Commercial Courts Act: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that when the plaintiff makes an offer to the defendant to amicably settle the dispute and the defendant refuses the offer then in that circumstance, the requirement of pre-litigation meditation stands satisfied. The Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh while reiterating that pre-litigation mediation as provided under Section 12-A of the CCA is …

Limitation For Filing An Appeal Under IBC
2 years, 4 months ago

Limitation For Filing An Appeal Under IBC

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The Supreme Court on 23rd March, 2020 while taking suo motu cognizance of the COVID-19 pandemic extended the period of limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963 for filing of petitions/applications/suits/ appeals/all other proceedings until further notice. One such issue regarding limitation has been addressed by the Supreme Court in V Nagarajan v. SKS Ispat and Power Limited and Others wherein …

Cases Valued Below ₹10 Lakhs Pending Before Commercial Courts Need Not Be Transferred Despite Increase In Pecuniary Limit: Kerala High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Cases Valued Below ₹10 Lakhs Pending Before Commercial Courts Need Not Be Transferred Despite Increase In Pecuniary Limit: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held that cases pending before commercial courts in the State as on 18.03.2022 which have a pecuniary value less than Rs.10 lakh shall continue before the commercial courts.Justice A. Badharudeen observed that a transfer of such pending cases was not necessary since the Government Order increasing the pecuniary limit of commercial courts did not …

Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018 Cannot Be Applied Retrospectively: Delhi High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018 Cannot Be Applied Retrospectively: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has observed that the Commercial Courts Act, 2018 cannot be applied retrospectively. The Petitioners thus approached High Court seeking transfer of the Civil Suits which were pending before Additional District Judge, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi, to the designated Commercial Court on the ground that the suits were commercial in nature and pertain to "commercial disputes" …

[Order XXII Rule 3 CPC] Delay In Filing Application For Substitution Of Legal Heirs Must Be Sufficiently Explained: Delhi High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

[Order XXII Rule 3 CPC] Delay In Filing Application For Substitution Of Legal Heirs Must Be Sufficiently Explained: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that applications under Order XXII Rule 3 of CPC for substitution of legal heirs, or under Order XXII Rule 9 of the Code for setting aside abatement of proceedings must be considered liberally. The issues that arose for consideration in this case were– whether the consumer complaint case filed by the respondents had abated …

Inordinate And Unexplained Delay In Rendering Arbitral Award Is Against Public Policy Of India: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Inordinate And Unexplained Delay In Rendering Arbitral Award Is Against Public Policy Of India: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that inordinate and unexplained delay in rendering the arbitral award is in conflict with the public policy of India and is amenable to challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner filed a petition under Section 34 of the A&C Act against the arbitral award before the Delhi High …

Time Spent In Mediation Would Be Excluded For The Purpose Of Calculating The Period Of Limitation For Invoking Arbitration: Delhi HC
2 years, 8 months ago

Time Spent In Mediation Would Be Excluded For The Purpose Of Calculating The Period Of Limitation For Invoking Arbitration: Delhi HC

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The High Court of Delhi has observed that when the agreement between the parties provides for mandatory mediation, the time spent in the mediation process shall be excluded from the period of limitation. The Single Bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar held that the notice invoking arbitration as well as the substantive claims of a party would not become time-barred …

Repeated Representation Doesn't Extend Limitation Nor Can Be Ground To Plead Fresh Cause Of Action To Overcome Delay & Laches: Delhi High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Repeated Representation Doesn't Extend Limitation Nor Can Be Ground To Plead Fresh Cause Of Action To Overcome Delay & Laches: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court reiterated that it is a settled law that repeated representation does not extend limitation nor can be a ground to plead a fresh cause of action to overcome delay and laches. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh dismissed an appeal filed with a delay of 46 years from the date the shop in question was demolished and …

'It Takes Ages For Decree Holder To Realize Fruits Of Decree': Supreme Court Laments Delay In Execution
2 years, 10 months ago

'It Takes Ages For Decree Holder To Realize Fruits Of Decree': Supreme Court Laments Delay In Execution

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While remarking that it is a classic case where the execution proceedings themselves become a second round of litigation and it takes ages for the decree holder to realize the fruits of success of a decree with judgment debtors assisted innovatively, the Supreme Court recently dismissed a SLP assailing Delhi High Court's order.The bench of Justices SK Kaul and MM …

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