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Vishal Verma v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that removal of a minor child abroad without court permission during guardianship proceedings is unlawful, maintaining habeas corpus jurisdiction and granting interim visitation rights to the father.
Daliben Valjibhai & Ors. v. Prajapati Kodarbhai Kachrabhai & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a suit challenging a registered sale deed on grounds of fraud cannot be summarily dismissed as barred by limitation if filed within three years of knowledge of the fraud, emphasizing that limitation runs from knowledge, not registration date.
Arjun S/o Ratan Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed the preventive detention of a bootlegging accused, holding that his activities did not constitute a threat to public order warranting such detention.
Dushyant Janbandhu v. M/S Hyundai AutoEver India Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that disputes relating to non-payment of wages and termination under statutory labor laws are non-arbitrable, set aside the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator, and dismissed the arbitration petition as an abuse of process.
Naresh Kumari v. Chameli
The Supreme Court held that a gift of land with a condition of perpetual services is not revocable on cessation of such services, dismissing the heirs' claim for resumption due to lack of evidence and constitutional infirmity of the condition.
BABY SAKSHI GREOLA v. MANZOOR AHMAD SIMON
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a minor grievously injured in a motor accident, emphasizing liberal assessment under various heads including attendant charges and loss of marriage prospects, applying the multiplier method and minimum skilled wages.
Jayanti Vikas Naik & Ors. v. Bibi Begum Fakir Saheb & Ors.
The High Court held that symbolic possession under Order XXI Rules 35 and 36 CPC is valid after demolition of suit premises, dismissing the judgment debtor's challenge to execution of an eviction decree.
Alka and Ors v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's refusal to grant interim arrears of salary, emphasizing the need for a prima facie case and irreparable loss before granting interim relief against retrospective termination.
Mohd. Irfan v. Hasan Mian & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary decree for recovery of possession on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that oral tenancy extensions do not preclude termination by notice or efflux of time.
Bank of Baroda v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award reinstating a workman after holding the domestic enquiry invalid for violation of natural justice and clarified the employer's right and procedural requirements to lead evidence before the Tribunal under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act.
M/S. WORLDS WINDOW WARDHA INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD v. M/S. HONEY OVERSEAS
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a restoration application for a suit dismissed for non-prosecution, holding that delay caused by negligence and failure to exercise due diligence is not sufficient cause to condone delay under the Limitation Act.
Sh. Rohit v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Assam Rifles to decide the petitioner's representation regarding the authenticity of his character certificate within three weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits or territorial jurisdiction.
Union of India v. Enkay Enterprises
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award filed beyond the statutory limitation and condonation period.
Ex Swr Rohtash Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delay alone cannot bar pension claims and directed the Armed Forces Tribunal to adjudicate the claims on merits, limiting arrears to three years prior to filing.
Sneh Biotech Private Limited v. Flebo.In Private Limited
The High Court held that a plaint should be returned, not rejected, if the trial court lacks territorial jurisdiction, and accordingly allowed the appeal to modify the impugned order.
M/S. OMAXE NEW CHANDIGARH DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. FLYBOY AVIATION PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act begins from the date of actual receipt or knowledge of the arbitral award, allowing the appeal and restoring the petition dismissed as barred by limitation.
SBI General Insurance Company Limited v. Abida Alam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for a deceased child in motor accident claims should be calculated based on minimum wages of a skilled worker with future prospects, and set aside penal interest imposed before expiry of the appeal period.
Yogesh Sharma v. Durga Mandir Dharmik Trust
The Delhi High Court held that timelines for filing written statements in non-commercial civil suits are directory, granting petitioners a final opportunity to file their defense subject to costs after striking off their right for non-compliance.
United Indian Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sourav Banerjee
The Delhi High Court recalculated compensation for a motor accident victim by reasonably adjusting variable incentives, affirming 50% functional disability, granting future prospects addition, and denying prosthetic limb costs due to lack of evidence.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SURAJ PAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation for 100% permanent disability, affirming the assessment of non-pecuniary damages, loss of income based on minimum wages of Uttar Pradesh, and reasonable attendant charges in absence of documentary proof.