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Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje
The Supreme Court held that a plaint disclosing a suit barred by limitation can be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC without trial, dismissing the plaintiff's claim as time-barred and based on a fictitious cause of action.
Dwarika Prasad LRs. v. Prithvi Raj Singh
The Supreme Court held that restoration applications under Order IX Rule 13 CPC should not be dismissed on hyper-technical grounds and a party should not suffer due to counsel's negligence, allowing restoration despite delay without a separate condonation application.
JAGGO v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that long-serving employees engaged on part-time, ad-hoc terms performing essential duties are entitled to regularization, quashing their termination and directing reinstatement without back wages.
Digambar and Another v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against parents-in-law in a matrimonial cruelty and miscarriage case due to vague allegations and abuse of legal process.
Mukesh v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr
The Supreme Court held that a compromise decree affirming pre-existing ownership of immovable property does not require registration or payment of stamp duty, allowing mutation of land records in favor of the appellant.
Prakash and Others v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and discharged the appellants from charges under Section 306 IPC due to lack of proximate instigation and mens rea linking them to the deceased's suicide.
ECGC Ltd. v. Nifty Labs Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of jurisdiction and upheld that non-disclosure in an insurance proposal voids the policy absent clear waiver.
Sunil Vitthal Wagh v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that an accused arrested after filing of the charge-sheet who was shown as absconding is entitled to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC if investigation is not completed within the prescribed period, affirming the interpretation in Pankaj vs. State of Maharashtra and emphasizing the constitutional protection of personal liberty.
Dr. Prince John Edavazhikal v. Collector of Stamps and Joint District Registrar, Palghar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that stamp duty on a property sold by Bank of India under SARFAESI Act must be levied on the declared sale price in the Sale Certificate, not on independently assessed higher market value by Stamping Authorities.
Alka Shrirang Chavan & Anr. v. Hemchandra Rajaram Bhonsale & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a decree for specific performance is executable against transferees pendente lite under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, and the executing court must enforce possession despite appellants' claims of title acquired during suit pendency.
M/S RCC INFRAVENTURES LTD & ORS v. M/S DMI FINANCE PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition to extend the mandate of the Sole Arbitrator under section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act despite a four-month delay in filing, holding that sufficient cause was shown and rigid limitation is not prescribed by law.
Usha Rani Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the 1997 cancellation of a petrol pump site by DDA, holding the petitioner lacked locus standi and was estopped by delay and concealment from seeking relief.
Golf Designs v. Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes, holding that limitation and jurisdiction objections are to be decided by the arbitrator.
Jitender Kumar Tomar v. Jitender Singh
The High Court upheld a money recovery decree under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that service of summons at the counsel's address furnished by the defendant is valid and the defendant cannot claim deprivation of opportunity to defend.
MS RRB ENERGY LIMITED v. MS LAPLIFE ELECTRONICS PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition by recording parties' consent for inspection of leased premises as per court directions, emphasizing compliance and trial court jurisdiction over objections.
Pushpa Pandey v. Shivam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for non-compliance of demolition directions, holding that partial compliance and availability of alternative remedies preclude contempt proceedings.
New India Structures Pvt. Ltd. v. Bird Execujet Airport Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate contractual disputes after failed mediation and non-appointment by parties.
Siya Ram v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to execute the conveyance deed without sale restrictions as the five-year embargo period from restoration of allotment had elapsed, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Ravinder Kaur v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that the five-year embargo on sale of a DDA flat is reckoned from the date of restoration of allotment, and since this period had elapsed, the petitioner was entitled to execution of the conveyance deed without sale restrictions.
Rekha Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the DDA to regularize a minor delayed payment with interest and hand over vacant possession of the plot within eight months or provide an alternative plot to the petitioner.