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Messrs Ashok Leyland Ltd. Vs. The State of Madras [1961] INSC 122 (28 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 28 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 122 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellant company operated a factory in the State of Madras, where it produced, assembled, and sold motor vehicles, spare parts, and accessories. For the assessment year 1952-53, the sales tax authority calculated the appellant\'s taxable sales turnover for that year, excluding the value of vehi...

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Hukum Singh & Ors Vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh [1961] INSC 123 (28 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 28 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 123 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

The appellants, one of whom was wielding a hatchet and the others carrying lathis, were attempting to cross a field to reach a public passage with two loaded carts. They were confronted by an individual named \'H\' and his supporters, who sought to prevent their criminal trespass. It is alleged that...

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M/S. Sainik Motors, Jodhpur & Ors Vs. The State of Rajasthan [1961] INSC 124 (28 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 28 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 124 SC

Constitution of India
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1951

Headnote :

The petitioners, who were partners in a registered firm with public carrier and stage carriage permits, contested the constitutionality of specific provisions within the Rajasthan Passengers and Goods Taxation Act of 1959, the associated Rajasthan Passengers and Goods Taxation Rules of 1959, and a n...

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M/S. Murlidhar Chiranjilal Vs. M/S. Harishchandra Dwarkadas & ANR [1961] INSC 125 (29 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 125 SC

Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section 73. Compensation of loss or damage caused by breach of contract

Headnote :

The appellant entered into a contract with the respondent to sell certain canvas at a rate of Re. 1 per yard, with delivery to be made via railway receipt from Kanpur to Calcutta. The respondent was responsible for the transportation costs from Kanpur to Calcutta, and it was agreed that the railway...

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Shew Bux Mohata & ANR Vs. Sm. Tulsimanjari Dasi & ANR [1961] INSC 126 (29 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 126 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

On May 18, 1956, the Calcutta High Court issued a certificate at the request of the appellant, allowing him to appeal to the Supreme Court against the High Court\'s judgment and decree. According to Order 45, rule 7(1)(a) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the appellant was required to deposit th...

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Mst. Jadao Bahuji Vs. Municipal Committee, Khandwa & ANR [1961] INSC 127 (29 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 127 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Government of India Act, 1935

Headnote :

In 1922, the Municipal Committee of Khandwa introduced a tax on the ginning and pressing of cotton using steam or mechanical methods. This tax faced legal challenges, and in 1937, the Privy Council ruled that it had not been properly imposed. Subsequently, in 1941, the Governor enacted the Khandwa M...

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M. A. Rahman & Ors Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh [1961] INSC 128 (30 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 30 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 128 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Madras Sales of Motor Spirit Taxation Act (Mad. VI of 1939) was extended to the State of Andhra Pradesh through the Madras Sales of Motor Spirit Taxation (Andhra Pradesh Extension and Amendment) Act (Andhra Pradesh V of 1958).The Act aimed to impose and collect a tax on the retail sales of motor...

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Puranlal Lakhanpal Vs. The President of India & Ors [1961] INSC 129 (30 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 30 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 129 SC

Delhi Laws Act, 1912

Headnote :

Six seats are designated for the State of Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha, and elections for these seats would typically occur through direct voting as per Article 81(1) of the Constitution. However, the President altered this Article under Article 370(1) through Paragraph 5(c) of the Constitutio...

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Raja Harish Chandra Raj Singh Vs. The Deputy Land Acquisition Officer & ANR [1961] INSC 130 (30 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 30 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 130 SC

Land Acquisition Act, 1894
Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Headnote :

Some lands owned by the appellant were acquired through compulsory means. On March 19, 1950, the Collector issued an award regarding the compensation amount, which was signed and filed in his office as mandated by Section 12(1) of the Land Acquisition Act.However, the appellant did not receive any n...

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Deep Chand Vs. The State of Rajasthan [1961] INSC 131 (30 March 1961)

Judgement Date : 30 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 131 SC

CrPC Section 164. Recording of confessions and statements
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 365. Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person
IPC Section 386. Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt
IPC Section 452. House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
IPC Section 458. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint

Headnote :

During a verification proceeding conducted by the Magistrate,he created a memorandum that documented his observations as well as the statements provided by a prosecution witness, although not in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. He presented...

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Kundan Lal Rallaram v/s Custodian, Evacuee Property, Bombay

Judgement Date : 16 Mar 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 370 SC

Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950

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