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Vishal Verma v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 11 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9654-DB

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.

family petition_allowed

Daliben Valjibhai & Ors. v. Prajapati Kodarbhai Kachrabhai & Anr.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 1049

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Arjun S/o Ratan Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 968

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dushyant Janbandhu v. M/S Hyundai AutoEver India Pvt. Ltd.

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 966

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.

labor appeal_allowed

Naresh Kumari v. Chameli

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 965

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

BABY SAKSHI GREOLA v. MANZOOR AHMAD SIMON

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2024 · 2024 INSC 963

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Jayanti Vikas Naik & Ors. v. Bibi Begum Fakir Saheb & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 10 Dec 2024

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.

civil petition_dismissed

Alka and Ors v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:8495-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mohd. Irfan v. Hasan Mian & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9507

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Bank of Baroda v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9827-DB

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.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S. WORLDS WINDOW WARDHA INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD v. M/S. HONEY OVERSEAS

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10140

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sh. Rohit v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9589-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Enkay Enterprises

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9596-DB

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Ex Swr Rohtash Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9538-DB

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.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sneh Biotech Private Limited v. Flebo.In Private Limited

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9594-DB

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.

civil appeal_allowed

M/S. OMAXE NEW CHANDIGARH DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. FLYBOY AVIATION PVT. LTD.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:9525-DB

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.

civil appeal_allowed

SBI General Insurance Company Limited v. Abida Alam & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10220

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Yogesh Sharma v. Durga Mandir Dharmik Trust

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10210

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.

civil appeal_allowed

United Indian Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sourav Banerjee

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10206

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.

civil appeal_allowed

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SURAJ PAL

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2024 · 2024:DHC:10173

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.

civil appeal_dismissed