Delhi High Court Holds That Rejection of Late Counter-Claim by Sole Arbitrator Is a Procedural Decision Not Open to Appeal Under Section 37(2)(a), Reaffirms Arbitrator's Authority to Enforce Timelines and Maintain Efficiency in Arbitration ProceedingsDelhi High Court Holds That Rejection of Late Counter-Claim by Sole Arbitrator Is a Procedural Decision Not Open to Appeal Under Section 37(2)(a), Reaffirms Arbitrator's Authority to Enforce Timelines and Maintain Efficiency in Arbitration Proceedings

Delhi High Court Holds That Rejection of Late Counter-Claim by Sole Arbitrator Is a Procedural Decision Not Open to Appeal Under Section 37(2)(a), Reaffirms Arbitrator’s Authority to Enforce Timelines and Maintain Efficiency in Arbitration Proceedings

Court’s Decision: The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed under Section 37(2)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The appeal challenged the Sole Arbitrator’s procedural decision rejecting a…
Delhi High Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions Alleging Non-Compliance with Injunction Order: Holds That Intent is a Critical Element in Contempt Proceedings; Unintentional or Bona Fide Failure to Comply and Ambiguity in Judicial Orders Provide a Valid Defense

Delhi High Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions Alleging Non-Compliance with Injunction Order: Holds That Intent is a Critical Element in Contempt Proceedings; Unintentional or Bona Fide Failure to Comply and Ambiguity in Judicial Orders Provide a Valid Defense

Court’s Decision: The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petitions, holding that the sale of the Siraspur property did not amount to contempt of court. The court clarified that its…
Delhi HC Affirms Tribunal's Decision to Quash Dismissal of Constable in the Delhi Police: "Disciplinary Proceedings Relied on the Same Evidence as Criminal Trial; Rule 12(e) of DPPAR Requires Additional Evidence for Departmental Punishment After Acquittal"

Delhi High Court Affirms Tribunal’s Decision to Quash Dismissal of Constable in the Delhi Police: “Disciplinary Proceedings Relied on the Same Evidence as Criminal Trial; Rule 12(e) of DPPAR Requires Additional Evidence for Departmental Punishment After Acquittal”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the Commissioner of Police and others, challenging the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which had quashed…
Delhi High Court: Consent Under Section 17(5) of Customs Act Binds Importers to Enhanced Valuation—"When Importers Voluntarily Consent, Customs Authorities Are Not Required to Conduct Further Investigations or Issue Speaking Orders"

Delhi High Court: Consent Under Section 17(5) of Customs Act Binds Importers to Enhanced Valuation—”When Importers Voluntarily Consent, Customs Authorities Are Not Required to Conduct Further Investigations or Issue Speaking Orders”

Court’s Decision: The Delhi High Court upheld the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) decision, holding that when an importer provides written consent to a reassessment under Section…