Delhi HC: Non-Signatory Cannot Be Impleaded in Arbitration Merely as “Ultimate Beneficiary”
The Delhi High Court clarifies non-signatory arbitration impleadment, holding that an ultimate beneficiary cannot be added to arbitration without privity of contract or consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Delhi High Court to Decide Whether Non-Advocates Can Appear Before Tribunals
The Delhi High Court is examining whether non-advocates can appear before tribunals under the Advocates Act, 1961. The ruling could significantly impact tribunal practice and professional representation in India.
Delhi High Court DPDP Act PIL: Centre Asked to Respond
Delhi High Court seeks the Centre’s response in a major DPDP Act PIL challenging surveillance powers, executive control, and privacy safeguards under India’s data protection law.
Delhi High Court Quashes Ban on Inter-College Migration of Medical Students
The Delhi High Court has invalidated NMC Regulation 18, which imposed a blanket ban on inter-college migration of undergraduate medical students, holding it arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Delhi High Court: Execution Petitions Cannot Be Blocked by Registry
The Delhi High Court has set aside a 2016 administrative order barring execution petitions below ₹2 crore, holding that litigants cannot be denied court access at the filing stage.
Court Fee Not Meant to Be a Penalty on Litigants: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that court fees are not meant to operate as a penalty on litigants and should not deter access to justice. Granting relief to RI Networks Pvt. Ltd., the Court ordered a refund of ₹8.7 lakh in court fees after its suit was rejected at the threshold without adjudication on merits and the litigant was relegated to the appropriate forum, TDSAT.