Gaurav Aggarwal vs Richa Gupta
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Case Significance
Gaurav Aggarwal vs Richa Gupta is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 21, 2025 (citation: ik-169972946). Appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act challenging the dismissal of a Section 34 petition, which had upheld the arbitral tribunal's termination of proceedings under Section 32(2)(c). The dispute concerned an Agreement to Sell for a flat in Uttar Pradesh which was unstamped and unregistered — under the UP Stamp Act (as amended) and Transfer of Property Act, a contract for sale of immovable property in UP must be registered. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the unregistered and The bench comprised Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anil Kshetarpal. Counsel appearing: Avnish Pandey (counsel for appellant), Chetan Lokur (counsel for respondent), Viraj R. Datar (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act challenging the dismissal of a Section 34 petition, which had upheld the arbitral tribunal's termination of proceedings under Section 32(2)(c). The dispute concerned an Agreement to Sell for a flat in Uttar Pradesh which was unstamped and unregistered — under the UP Stamp Act (as amended) and Transfer of Property Act, a contract for sale of immovable property in UP must be registered. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the unregistered and unstamped agreement was legally incapable of supporting specific performance or other relief.
What was the outcome of Gaurav Aggarwal vs Richa Gupta?
Appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act challenging the dismissal of a Section 34 petition, which had upheld the arbitral tribunal's termination of proceedings under Section 32(2)(c). The dispu...
Judgment
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