M/S. HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PVT. LTD. & ORS. versus MR. RAM PARSHOTAM MITTAL & ORS.

M/S. HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PVT. LTD. & ORS. versus MR. RAM PARSHOTAM MITTAL & ORS.

The High Court, having heard the appeal on merits and recorded reasons, was within its jurisdiction to extend the interim relief for a limited period beyond withdrawal of the appeal, to facilitate the party seeking alternative remedy; such extension is not improper when reasons are assigned and the matter is heard on merits.

Parties
Appellant: M/S. HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PVT. LTD.; Respondent: Mr. Ram Parshotam Mittal
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Dismissed After Hearing Merits; SLP Dismissed as Infructuous
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; SLP dismissed as infructuous
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Relief, Withdrawal of Appeal, Functus Officio, Propriety of Interim Orders
Practice and Procedure Extension of Interim Relief Withdrawal of Appeal Functus Officio Propriety of Interim Orders

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Parties

M/S. HOTEL QUEEN ROAD PVT. LTD.

Appellant

Mr. Ram Parshotam Mittal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Dismissed After Hearing Merits; SLP Dismissed as Infructuous

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether High Court can extend interim relief beyond withdrawal or disposal of appeal
  2. 2 Propriety of High Court observations relating to merits upon withdrawal

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court, having heard the appeal on merits and recorded reasons, was within its jurisdiction to extend the interim relief for a limited period beyond withdrawal of the appeal, to facilitate the party seeking alternative remedy; such extension is not improper when reasons are assigned and the matter is heard on merits.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; SLP dismissed as infructuous

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed, no order as to costs.
  • Interim relief granted earlier by Supreme Court stands vacated.