Delhi High Court has ruled that when the agreement between the parties provides for compulsory mediation, the time spent in the mediation process shall be excluded from the limitation period for invoking arbitration process.
Delhi High Court has held that it is not necessary that a notice issued under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 should quantify the amounts that are claimed before the Arbitral Tribunal by the claimant.
Delhi High Court has held that partial quashing or part quashing of First Information Report only qua the accused with whom the complainant has compromised or settled the matter can be permissible.
Delhi High Court has observed that a mere apprehension communicated by the prosecution that the accused may flee the course of justice, cannot be the sole determinative factor for denying benefit of Section 445 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Delhi High Court has observed that the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) is an authority entrusted with an essential task of regulating medical education in India. Therefore, it is expected to at least prima facie show some justification for its decisions.
Bombay High Court has held that acceptance of tax invoices by the opposite party, comprising a reference to arbitration, doesn’t lead to the presumption that an arbitration agreement exists between the parties.
Allahabad High Court has ruled that while investigating Kidnapping cases, the police authorities must first assess the victim girl’s age so that in case it is found that she is major and has taken any step for her life, then no one should be unnecessarily put to any harassment.
Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that any acquisition for public use made by the government cannot be disputed by land owner. The Court has held that land was acquired for public use and vests in the State and the same is being utilized for allotment of plots.
Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the decision of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission to permit non B.Ed. candidates to apply for the post of Assistant Teacher L.T. Grade by amending Recruitment Rules during selection process.
Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling, Maharashtra has observed that the renting of immovable property to the social justice department is exempt from Goods and Services Tax and Tax Deducted at Source.
