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The Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association Vs. The State of Bombay & Ors [1960] INSC 201 (17 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 201 SC

Headnote :

The appellant association was established in 1947 with the aim of creating a textile research institute dedicated to conducting research and scientific work related to the textile industry and other related trades. The funding for the association\'s operations came from its members as well as grants...
Ram Padarath Mahto Vs. Mishri Singh & ANR [1960] INSC 202 (17 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 202 SC

Headnote :

The appellant was part of a joint Hindu family that operated as government stockists of grain under a contract with the Government of Bihar. His nomination for the Bihar Legislative Assembly election was rejected on the basis that he was disqualified under section 7(d) of the Representation of the P...
Keki Bejonji & ANR Vs. The State of Bombay [1960] INSC 203 (18 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 203 SC

Headnote :

During the search of appellant No. 1\'s premises, a fully operational still was discovered, which was being operated by appellant No. 1 and his employee, appellant No. 2. The presidency Magistrate confirmed the presence of a working still and 516 liters of illicit liquor. When appellant No. 1 was qu...
Pratap Singh Vs. The State of Vindhya Pradesh (Now Madhya Pradesh) [1960] INSC 204 (18 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 204 SC

Headnote :

The appellant submitted an appeal while incarcerated, which was promptly dismissed on its merits. Subsequently, he filed a Memorandum of Appeal through a lawyer, but it was rejected on the basis that it was not permissible since his earlier appeal from jail under Section 420 of the Code of Criminal...
Maharaja Pravir Chandra Bhanj Deo Kakatiya Vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh [1960] INSC 205 (18 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 205 SC

Headnote :

The appellant was the Ruler of the State of Baster, which was subsequently merged into the State of Madhya Pradesh. He was acknowledged by the President as a Ruler under Article 366(22) of the Constitution. The respondent reclaimed certain lands owned by the appellant under the Madhya Pradesh Abolit...
R. Sai Bharathi Vs. J. Jayalalitha & Ors [1960] INSC 206 (18 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 206 SC

Headnote :

The appellant was the Ruler of the State of Baster, which was subsequently merged into the State of Madhya Pradesh. He was acknowledged by the President as a Ruler under Article 366(22) of the Constitution. The respondent reclaimed certain lands owned by the appellant under the Madhya Pradesh Abolit...
Rekha Mukherjee Vs. Ashish Kumar Das & ANR [1960] INSC 207 (21 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 207 SC

Headnote :

The petitioners contested the constitutional legitimacy of the Orissa Mining Areas Development Fund Act, 1952. Section 3 of the Act authorized the State Government to designate mining areas to provide certain amenities after considering objections from lessees. Section 4 allowed the imposition and c...
The Hingir-Rampur Coal Co., Ltd. & Ors Vs. The State of Orissa & Ors [1960] INSC 208 (21 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 208 SC

Headnote :

The petitioners contested the constitutional legitimacy of the Orissa Mining Areas Development Fund Act, 1952. Section 3 of the Act authorized the State Government to designate mining areas to provide certain amenities after considering objections from lessees. Section 4 allowed the imposition and c...
Ashan Devi & ANR Vs. Phulwasi Devi & Ors [1960] INSC 209 (21 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 209 SC

Headnote :

The appellant Corporation was assessed sales tax under Section 13(5) of the Bihar Sales Tax Act, 1947, for machinery and equipment valued at approximately Rs. 42,63,305, which was supplied to two contractor firms based on an agreement for dam construction. This agreement stipulated that the contract...
M/S. Damodar Valley Corporation Vs. The State of Bihar [1960] INSC 210 (21 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 210 SC

Headnote :

The appellant Corporation was assessed sales tax under Section 13(5) of the Bihar Sales Tax Act, 1947, for machinery and equipment valued at approximately Rs. 42,63,305, which was supplied to two contractor firms based on an agreement for dam construction. This agreement stipulated that the contract...
Delhi Cloth And General Mills Co., Ltd. Vs. Shri Rameshwar Dyal & ANR [1960] INSC 211 (22 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 22 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 211 SC

Headnote :

Sharda Singh, a respondent and former employee of the appellant mills, was dismissed for failing to comply with the orders of the management. He subsequently filed a petition with the Industrial Tribunal under Section 33-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, challenging his dismissal on several gr...
Hindustan Lever & ANR Vs. State of Maharashtra & ANR [1960] INSC 212 (22 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 22 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 212 SC

Headnote :

Sharda Singh, a respondent and former employee of the appellant mills, was dismissed for failing to comply with the orders of the management. He subsequently filed a petition with the Industrial Tribunal under Section 33-A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, challenging his dismissal on several gr...
Kantilal Manilal & Ors Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay [1960] INSC 213 (22 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 22 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 213 SC

Headnote :

The appellants were shareholders of Navjivan Mills Ltd., which owned a significant number of shares in the Bank of India. In an effort to increase their share capital, the Bank offered additional shares to the Mills at a price, including a premium, that was approximately half of the market value. Th...
Manager, Nirmala Senior, Secondary School, Port Blair Vs. N.I. Khan & Ors [1960] INSC 214 (22 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 22 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 214 SC

Headnote :

The appellants were shareholders of Navjivan Mills Ltd., which owned a significant number of shares in the Bank of India. In an effort to increase their share capital, the Bank offered additional shares to the Mills at a price, including a premium, that was approximately half of the market value. Th...
Abdul Hakim Quraishi & Ors Vs. The State of Bihar [1960] INSC 215 (23 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 215 SC

Headnote :

In the case of Mohd. Hanif Quareshi v. The State of Bihar, the Supreme Court determined that a complete prohibition on the slaughter of bulls, bullocks, and she-buffaloes once they were no longer useful was not in the public interest and was therefore invalid. Following this ruling, the Bihar Legisl...
Pramod K. Pankaj Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1960] INSC 216 (23 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 216 SC

Headnote :

In the case of Mohd. Hanif Quareshi v. The State of Bihar, the Supreme Court determined that a complete prohibition on the slaughter of bulls, bullocks, and she-buffaloes once they were no longer useful was not in the public interest and was therefore invalid. Following this ruling, the Bihar Legisl...
Srish Chandra Sen & Ors Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, West Bengal [1960] INSC 217 (23 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 217 SC

Headnote :

On November 2, 1864, the Government of Bengal acquired a parcel of land from the Panchannagram Estate, which had been permanently settled under Regulation 1 of 1793. This acquisition was initiated by the justices of the Peace for the Town of Calcutta, a corporation established under the Calcutta Mun...
State of Punjab & ANR Vs. M/S. Devans Modern Brewaries And ANR [1960] INSC 218 (23 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 218 SC

Headnote :

On November 2, 1864, the Government of Bengal acquired a parcel of land from the Panchannagram Estate, which had been permanently settled under Regulation 1 of 1793. This acquisition was initiated by the justices of the Peace for the Town of Calcutta, a corporation established under the Calcutta Mun...
M/S. Madan Mohan Damma Mal Ltd. & ANR Vs. The State of West Bengal & ANR [1960] INSC 219 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 219 SC

Headnote :

The first appellant, referred to as No. 1, dispatched a shipment of mustard oil in a tank wagon from Firozabad, U.P. to its location in Calcutta, where it received the wagon from the railway authorities. A Food Inspector collected samples of the oil from the wagon, which were subsequently found to b...
Itw Signode India Ltd. Vs. Collector of Central Excise [1960] INSC 220 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 220 SC

Headnote :

The appellant company imported dates from overseas using both steamers and country boats. At that time, the government had prohibited the import of dates via steamers, leading to the confiscation of the consignments imported by this method by customs authorities under section 167, item 8, of the Sea...
M/S. Haji Aziz And Abdul Shakoor Bros. Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay City Ii [1960] INSC 221 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 221 SC

Headnote :

The appellant company imported dates from overseas using both steamers and country boats. At that time, the government had prohibited the importation of dates via steamers, leading to the confiscation of the shipments brought in by steamer by customs authorities under section 167, item 8, of the Sea...
Shyam Singh Vs. Daryao Singh [1960] INSC 222 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 222 SC

Headnote :

In the course of its business activities, the respondent secured a loan from the Bank of India through a promissory note signed jointly by him and one Kishorilal, following the common commercial practice of obtaining bank loans under joint and several liability.The loan amount was split equally betw...
The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay City I Vs. M/S. Jagannath Kissonlal, Bombay [1960] INSC 223 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 223 SC

Headnote :

In the course of its business activities, the respondent secured a loan from the Bank of India through a promissory note signed jointly by him and one Kishorilal, following the common commercial practice of borrowing from banks under joint and several liability.The loan amount was split equally betw...
Prohibition & Excise Supdt. A.P. & Ors Vs. Toddy Tappers Coop. Society, Marredpally & Ors [1960] INSC 224 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 224 SC

Headnote :

A consent decree was issued against the taxpayer, mandating maintenance payments to his wife and children. This decree did not impose any lien on the taxpayer\'s income. The taxpayer sought to deduct the amount paid under the decree from his total income during the income tax assessment.The court ru...
The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay City Ii Vs. Shri Sitaldas Tirathdas [1960] INSC 225 (24 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 225 SC

Headnote :

A consent decree was issued against the taxpayer, mandating maintenance payments to his wife and children. This decree did not impose any lien on the taxpayer\'s income. The taxpayer sought to deduct the amount paid under the decree from his total income during the income tax assessment.The court ru...
N.D. Thandani Vs. Arnavaz Rustom Printer & ANR [1960] INSC 226 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 226 SC

Headnote :

The individual in question was a sub-Inspector of Police. A complaint was lodged with the Superintendent of Police, alleging that the complainant was carrying a bundle of currency notes amounting to Rs. 650 when he was stopped and searched by the respondent. It was claimed that the respondent opened...
The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Babu Ram Upadhya [1960] INSC 227 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 227 SC

Headnote :

The individual in question was a sub-Inspector of Police. A complaint was lodged with the Superintendent of Police, stating that the complainant was carrying a bundle of currency notes amounting to Rs. 650 when he was stopped and searched by the respondent. During the search, the respondent opened t...
The Land Acquisition Officer, Kammarapally Village Vs. Nookala Rajamallu & Ors [1960] INSC 228 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 228 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was assigned as the officer in charge of a police station when the District Magistrate received complaints alleging that he was accepting bribes. In response, the District Magistrate ordered an inquiry by the Sub Divisional Magistrate and sent the findings, along with his own comments...
The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Ajodhya Prasad [1960] INSC 229 (25 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 229 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was assigned as the officer in charge of a police station when the District Magistrate received complaints alleging that he was accepting bribes. In response, the District Magistrate ordered an inquiry by the Sub Divisional Magistrate and sent the findings, along with his own comments...
Bhargavan & Ors Vs. State of Kerala [1960] INSC 230 (28 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 28 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 230 SC

Headnote :

The respondent club\'s primary business was to conduct race meetings on a commercial basis. The club did not own any horses and, consequently, did not hire jockeys. It was crucial for the club to have a sufficient number of skilled and experienced jockeys available to owners and trainers; otherwise,...
The Commissioner of Income-Tax, West Bengal Vs. Royal Calcutta Turf Club [1960] INSC 231 (28 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 28 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 231 SC

Headnote :

The respondent club\'s primary business was to conduct race meetings on a commercial basis. The club did not own any horses and, consequently, did not hire jockeys. It was crucial for the club to have a sufficient number of skilled and experienced jockeys available to owners and trainers; otherwise,...
All India Reporter Ltd., Nagpur Vs. Ramachandra Dhondo Datar [1960] INSC 232 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 232 SC

Headnote :

In a civil lawsuit, the respondent secured a decree against his employer, the appellant company, for an amount that included compensation for wrongful termination, unpaid salary, interest, and legal costs. Following this, the respondent sought to enforce the decree. The Income-tax Officer issued a n...
Ram Dular Rai & Ors Vs. State of Bihar [1960] INSC 233 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 233 SC

Headnote :

In a civil lawsuit, the respondent secured a decree against his employer, the appellant company, for an amount that included compensation for wrongful termination, unpaid salary, interest, and legal costs. Following this, the respondent sought to enforce the decree. The Income-tax Officer issued a n...
C. A. Abraham, Uppoottil, Kottayam Vs. The Income-Tax Officer, Kottayam & ANR [1960] INSC 234 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 234 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, who was engaged in a food grains business in partnership with another individual, continued to file the firm\'s income tax returns even after the death of his partner. It was discovered that the firm had concealed some of its income, leading the Income-tax Officer to not only assess t...
Nair Service Society Vs. Dist. Officer, Kerala Public Service Commission & Ors [1960] INSC 235 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 235 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, who was engaged in a food grains business in partnership with another individual, continued to file the firm\'s income tax returns even after the death of his partner. It was discovered that the firm had concealed some of its income, leading the Income-tax Officer to not only assess t...
State of U.P. & Ors Vs. Lalji Tandon [1960] INSC 236 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 236 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, who earned agricultural income from his Zamindari, was subject to income tax assessments for the years 1944-45 to 1947-48. The income tax authorities excluded the interest he received on overdue rent from his taxable income, following a ruling from the Patna High Court. However, this...
The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bihar & Orissa Vs. Maharaja Pratapsingh Bahadur of Gidhaur [1960] INSC 237 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 237 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, who earned agricultural income from his Zamindari, was subject to income tax assessments for the years 1944-45 to 1947-48. The income tax authorities excluded the interest he received on overdue rent from his taxable income, following a ruling from the Patna High Court. However, this...
Mahesh Anantrai Pattani & ANR Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay North, Ahmedabad [1960] INSC 238 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 238 SC

Headnote :

A, who served as the Dewan of the State of Bhavnagar prior to the establishment of a responsible government, was awarded a monthly pension of Rs. 2,000 by the Maharaja on January 15, 1948. Following the merger of the State of Bhavnagar into the United States of Saurashtra on March 1, 1948, the Mahar...
State of Karnataka Vs. Puttaraja [1960] INSC 239 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 239 SC

Headnote :

A, who served as the Dewan of the State of Bhavnagar prior to the establishment of a responsible government, was awarded a monthly pension of Rs. 2,000 by the Maharaja on January 15, 1948. Following the merger of the State of Bhavnagar into the United States of Saurashtra on March 1, 1948, the Mahar...
Goura Venkata Reddy Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh [1960] INSC 240 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 240 SC

Headnote :

The appellants, who were cotton yarn dealers, obtained a license under the Madras General Sales Tax Act of 1939 (IX of 1939). According to Section 5 of this Act, these dealers were exempt from paying sales tax under Section 3, provided they adhered to certain restrictions and conditions, including t...
K. R. C. S. Balakrishna Chetty & Sons & Co. Vs. The State of Madras [1960] INSC 241 (29 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 29 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 241 SC

Headnote :

The appellants, who were engaged in the trade of cotton yarn, acquired a license under the Madras General Sales Tax Act of 1939 (IX of 1939). According to Section 5 of this Act, these dealers were exempt from paying sales tax under Section 3, provided they adhered to certain restrictions and conditi...
The State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. The Gwalior Sugar Co., Ltd., & Ors [1960] INSC 242 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 242 SC

Headnote :

To stabilize the sugar industry and expand the cane cultivation area, the Ruler of the former Gwalior State issued an order on July 27, 1946, approving a cess of one anna per maund on all sugar cane purchased by the respondent company. When the Government of Madhya Bharat, the successor to Gwalior S...
Jestamani Gulabrai Dholkia & Ors Vs. The Scindia Steam Navigation Company, Bombay & Ors [1960] INSC 243 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 243 SC

Headnote :

Section 20(1) of the Air Corporations Act, 1953 (XXVII of 1953), along with its proviso, is a reasonable provision that serves the interests of employees. It is incorrect to assert that this provision applies solely to direct recruits of the existing air companies and not to loaned employees working...
Surendra Paswan Vs. State of Jharkhand [1960] INSC 244 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 244 SC

Headnote :

Section 20(1) of the Air Corporations Act, 1953 (XXVII of 1953), along with its proviso, is a reasonable provision that serves the interests of employees. It is incorrect to assert that it applies solely to direct recruits of the existing air companies and not to loaned employees working under them....
M/S. S. C. Cambatta & Co. Private Ltd., Bombay Vs. The Commissioner of Excess Profits Tax Bombay [1960] INSC 245 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 245 SC

Headnote :

The appellant operated several businesses, including a Theatre and Restaurant. In October 1943, a subsidiary company was established, which began using the Theatre\'s premises under a lease that commenced in April 1944.When calculating the capital for both companies for excess profits tax, a claim o...
Vidyadharan Vs. State of Kerala [1960] INSC 246 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 246 SC

Headnote :

The appellant operated several businesses, including a Theatre and Restaurant. In October 1943, a subsidiary company was established, which began using the Theatre\'s premises under a lease that commenced in April 1944.When calculating the capital for both companies for excess profits tax, a claim o...
Delhi Stock Exchange Association Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi [1960] INSC 247 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 247 SC

Headnote :

The purpose for which the appellant company was established was to promote and regulate business involving shares, stocks, and securities, as well as to create and manage a Stock Exchange to facilitate such transactions. The company\'s capital was divided into shares that could yield dividends. It p...
State of Madhya Pradesh. Vs. Awadh Kishore Gupta & Ors [1960] INSC 248 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 248 SC

Headnote :

The purpose for which the appellant company was established was to promote and regulate business involving shares, stocks, and securities, as well as to create and manage a Stock Exchange to facilitate such transactions. The company\'s capital was divided into shares that could yield dividends. It p...
Maharaja Chintamani Saran Nath Sah Deo Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bihar & Orissa [1960] INSC 249 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 249 SC

Headnote :

In 1945, the appellant, a Zamindar, issued licenses to various parties to explore for bauxite. These licenses allowed the licensees to enter the land to prospect, excavate, and verify the bauxite present, as well as to remove and keep samples of bauxite in reasonable amounts, not exceeding a total o...
Messrs Basant Lal Banarsi Lal Vs. Bansi Lal Dagdulal [1960] INSC 250 (30 November 1960)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1960

Citation : 1960 Latest Caselaw 250 SC

Headnote :

Multiple contracts for the sale of goods were established between the parties in Bombay, each including an arbitration clause. In March 1952, disputes arose concerning these contracts, leading to their referral to arbitration, resulting in a composite award against the respondent on October 7, 1952....
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