2014 (3) TMI 1115 - HC - Indian Laws

Refund of security deposit which was furnished in pursuance of a contract awarded to the petitioner - Held that - The petitioner may either invoke the arbitration clause (if it exists) and if there is no arbitration clause, may file a money claim before the competent civil court - relief sought in this petition cannot be granted in exercise of the writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, as this Court cannot entertain a claim of this nature seeking essentially a money decree in a contractual matter - petition dismissed.

Summary

The petitioner sought a money decree for a refund of a security deposit related to a contract. The court ruled that such claims must be pursued through arbitration or civil court, not under Article 226 of the Constitution. The writ petition was dismissed, allowing the petitioner to seek remedies through proper legal channels.