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Shri Bhagwan & ANR Vs. Ram Chand & ANR [1965] INSC 51 (1 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 01 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 51 SC

Laxman Purshottam Pimputkar Vs. State of Bombay & Ors [1962]371 (13 December 1962)

Headnote :

The appellants submitted an application to the Rent Controller and Eviction Officer under section 3 of the U.P. (Temporary) Control of Rent and Eviction Act, 1947, seeking permission to initiate an ejectment suit against the predecessors of the current tenants residing in certain premises in Agra. F...

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Rangubai Kom Shankar Jagtap Vs. Sunderabai Bhratar Sakharam Jedhe & Ors [1965] INSC 52 (1 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 01 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 52 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The respondents initiated a lawsuit against the petitioner in 1954 seeking possession of certain property and mesne profits, resulting in a decree in their favor. The petitioner\'s appeal to the High Court was rejected in April 1959, but a petition for special leave to appeal to this Court was appro...

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Harbhajan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1965] INSC 53 (2 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 02 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 53 SC

CrPC Section 342. Power to order court
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 499. Defamation

Sidheswar Ganguly Vs. The State of West Bengal [1957] INSC 88 (24 October 1957)

Headnote :

The Punjab Government released a press statement indicating that some newspapers in the state were disseminating false information suggesting that a Minister\'s son was involved in smuggling. The government claimed these allegations were intended to tarnish its reputation and insisted that the son\'...

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University of Mysore Vs. Gopal Gowda & ANR [1965] INSC 54 (2 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 02 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 54 SC

Headnote :

According to Sections 22, 23, and 43 of the Mysore University Act, the Academic Council of the University was granted the authority to oversee and manage the teaching and courses of study, ensure the maintenance of academic standards, and establish necessary regulations, including those concerning e...

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The Morvi Mercantile Bank Ltd. & ANR Vs. Union of India [1965] INSC 55 (3 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 03 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 55 SC

Indian Contract Act, 1872
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Section 137. TPA, Saving of negotiable instruments, etc.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Headnote :

A company operating in Bombay entrusted goods valued at Rs. 35,500 to the Railway for delivery in Delhi. The goods were consigned to \"self,\" and the company endorsed the railway receipts to a Bank in exchange for an advance of Rs. 20,000 from the Bank. Additionally, the company executed a promisso...

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National Bank of Lahore Ltd. Vs. Sohanlal Sehgal & Ors [1965] INSC 56 (5 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 05 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 56 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 409. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent

Headnote :

The respondents rented lockers in the safe deposit vaults from the appellant bank in Jullundur through its manager under various agreements on different dates in 1950. In April 1951, the lockers were compromised, and the valuables stored by the respondents were taken by the Manager.Subsequently, the...

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R.S. Madanappa & Ors Vs. Chandramma & ANR [1965] INSC 57 (5 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 05 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 57 SC

Headnote :

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking possession of her half share in the disputed properties and for mesne profits. The first defendant, the plaintiff\'s sister, acknowledged the plaintiff\'s claim and sought a decree against the other defendants for her own half share in the properties. The second...

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Gopisetti Venkataratnam & Ors Vs. The Vijayawada Municipality & Ors [1965] INSC 58 (5 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 05 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 58 SC

Indian Electricity Act, 1910
Indian Electricity Act, 1910

Headnote :

The Government of Madras granted a license to the respondent Municipality, pursuant to section 3(1) of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, allowing it to supply electric energy within its municipal boundaries at rates not exceeding the maximum charges specified in the license. The appellants, who are...

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Fazlul Rabbi Pradhan Vs. State of West Bengal [1965] INSC 59 (8 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 08 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 59 SC

Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913
West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953

Headnote :

The appellants were the mutawallis of two wakfs, where the ultimate benefit to charity was either delayed until the wakif\'s family and descendants were no longer present, or the income from the wakf estate was used for the family\'s maintenance alongside charitable or religious expenditures.Notices...

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Abdul Karim Khan & Ors Vs. Municipal Committee, Raipur [1965] INSC 60 (8 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 08 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 60 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The first appellant, serving as the Mutawalli of a public trust, initiated a representative lawsuit seeking an injunction to prevent the respondent from encroaching on the property in question. The basis for this action was that the property belonged to the trust and had been officially registered a...

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S. Chattanatha Karayalar Vs. The Central Bank of India & Ors [1965] INSC 61 (9 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 09 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 61 SC

Headnote :

Based on a promissory note and a letter of continuity signed by the appellant and respondents Nos. 2 and 3, along with a hypothecation agreement executed by respondent No. 2, respondent No. 1â€”the bankâ€”established an overdraft account in the name of respondent No. 2. In the promissory note, the a...

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Karpagathachi & Ors Vs. Nagarathinathachi [1965] INSC 62 (10 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 10 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 62 SC

Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Headnote :

Two co-widows divided their deceased husband\'s estate and each took possession of her respective share. After one widow passed away, her daughter, the respondent, took over her mother\'s share. The surviving widow, the appellant, filed a lawsuit against the respondent seeking possession of that sha...

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Indra Kumar Karnani Vs. Atul Chandra Patitundi & ANR [1965] INSC 63 (10 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 10 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 63 SC

Headnote :

Respondent No. 2 was a monthly tenant of the appellant with the stipulation that he would not sublet any part of the premises. Under the West Bengal Premises Rent Control (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1948, the appellant initiated eviction proceedings against respondent No. 2, citing default in rent p...

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Vijay Singh Vs. State of Maharashtra [1965] INSC 64 (12 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 12 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 64 SC

Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949

Headnote :

The appellant was driving a jeep at a high speed when he crashed into a wall. Inside the jeep, there was a bottle labeled \"Tincture Zingeberis.\" A medical examination revealed that the appellant was intoxicated. He was charged under sections 66(1)(b) and 85(1)(1), (2), and (3) of the Bombay Prohib...

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The Calcutta Tramways Co. Ltd. Vs. The Corporation of Calcutta [1965] INSC 65 (12 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 12 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 65 SC

Headnote :

The Calcutta Tramways Act of 1951 resulted in the Government of West Bengal replacing the Corporation of Calcutta (Respondent) in various agreements made between the predecessors of the appellant and the predecessors of the respondent. This substitution was made with the condition that any amounts d...

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The Cantonment Board, Ambala Vs. Pyarelal [1965] INSC 66 (12 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 12 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 66 SC

Cantonment Property Rules, 1925
CrPC Section 435. State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases
CrPC Section 438. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest
CrPC Section 439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail

Headnote :

In 1954, the phrase \"rent on land or buildings\" was incorporated into section 250 of the Cantonments Act, 1924. Following this amendment, the appellant (Cantonment Board) sought the Magistrate\'s assistance under this section to recover overdue rent from the respondent, based on a lease granted to...

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Narayandas Shreeram Somani Vs. The Sangli Bank Ltd. [1965] INSC 67 (15 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 15 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 67 SC

Section 50. Performance in manner or at time prescribed or sanctioned by promise

Headnote :

The respondent-Bank was unable to conduct business after its establishment due to section 277(1) of the Companies Act, 1913, which stated that its subscribed capital was less than half of the authorized capital. To meet the requirements of this section, the directors decided that they or their nomin...

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Sheikh Gulfan & Ors Vs. Sanat Kumar Ganguli [1965] INSC 68 (15 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 15 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 68 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The appellants were thika tenants of the respondent concerning the disputed land. A scheme was established under the Calcutta Improvement Trust Act of 1911 for the enhancement of a specific area, which included the disputed land, and betterment fees were proposed for these properties. The respondent...

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Workmen of M/S Dharampal Premchand (Saughandhi) Vs. M/S. Dharampal Premchand (Saughandhi) [1965] INSC 69 (16 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 16 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 69 SC

Headnote :

Out of the 45 employees of the respondent, 18 had joined a Trade Union. Subsequently, these 18 employees were dismissed by an order issued on the same day. The Union advocated for them, and the matter was eventually brought before the Tribunal. The respondent contended that the reference was invalid...

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Badri Prasad Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & ANR [1965] INSC 70 (16 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 16 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 70 SC

Indian Forest Act, 1927
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Headnote :

The second respondent acquired cut timber from a coupe at a public auction conducted by the Divisional Forest Officer on December 24, 1956, and made the initial payment immediately. The appellant acted as a guarantor for the remaining three payments. The coupe was divided into four sections as per t...

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Rai Sahib Dr. Gurdittamal Kapur Vs. Mahant Amar Das Chela Mahant Ram Saran & Ors [1965] INSC 71 (19 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 19 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 71 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The appellant owned the disputed land. He claimed that the 2nd respondent, who was the Mahant of an Akhara, was an occupancy tenant who permitted his lessee to excavate the land, making it unsuitable for cultivation. Consequently, the appellant evicted the 2nd respondent from part of the land in 194...

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The Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. Vs. D. R. Singh [1965] INSC 72 (19 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 19 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 72 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

Due to certain industrial disputes pending before the Industrial Tribunal at the relevant time between the appellant and its employees, the appellant submitted an application under section 33(2)(b) seeking approval for the action it intended to take against its employee, the respondent. The appellan...

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Her Highness Maharani Mandalsa Devi & Ors Vs. M. Ramnarain (P) Ltd. & Ors [1965] INSC 73 (19 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 19 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 73 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

Under Order 30 of the Code of Civil Procedure, respondent No. 1, a firm, initiated legal action against another firm, which included the appellants and a former Indian State Ruler as partners. The necessary consent from the Central Government to file the suit under section 87-B of the Code was not o...

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Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. Vs. S. N. Modak [1965] INSC 74 (19 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 19 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 74 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The appellant submitted an application to the Industrial Tribunal under section 33(21)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 seeking approval for the order it issued to discharge its employee, the respondent. This application was prompted by ongoing industrial disputes between the appellant and it...

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State of Rajasthan Vs. Hari Shankar Rajendra Pal [1965] INSC 75 (19 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 19 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 75 SC

Headnote :

The respondent, who obtained a mining lease from the appellantâ€”State through an auction, requested an extension of the lease period due to the mandatory nature of the main provision of rule 30. Simultaneously, the respondent applied for renewal of the lease in accordance with the provisions of the...

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Calcutta Dock Labour Board Vs. Jaffar Imam & Ors [1965] INSC 76 (22 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 22 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 76 SC

Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948
Preventive Detention Act, 1950

Headnote :

The respondents were detained under the Preventive Detention Act. Upon their release, their employerâ€”the appellant-Boardâ€”initiated disciplinary proceedings and issued show cause notices regarding the termination of their services, primarily citing their detention for actions detrimental to publi...

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Employers In Relation to Digwadih Colliery Vs. Their Workmen [1965] INSC 77 (22 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 22 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 77 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

Headnote :

A badli workman was employed by the appellant for over 240 days, with interruptions in both 1959 and 1960, and was retrenched in 1961. An industrial dispute arose and was referred to the Tribunal, which determined that the appellant was not justified in terminating the workman\'s employment, as the...

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Commissioner of Income-Tax, West Bengal, Calcutta Vs. Gungadhar Banerjee and Co. (P) Ltd. [1965] INSC 78 (22 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 22 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 78 SC

Headnote :

Since the dividend announced for distribution by the respondent company at its General Body Meeting was less than 60 percent of the profits available for distribution, the Income-Tax Officer, with prior approval from the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner, issued an order under section 23-A of the In...

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State of Maharashtra Vs. Mohanlal Devichand Shah [1965] INSC 79 (23 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 23 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 79 SC

Government of India Act, 1935
Mines Act, 1952
Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Minimum Wages Act, 1948

Headnote :

The Labour Inspector, designated under the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, lodged two complaints with the Judicial Magistrate, claiming that the respondent, engaged in quarrying operations, violated specific provisions of the Minimum Wages (Control) Rules of 1950. The respondent contended, among other th...

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Mohammad Safi Vs. The State of West Bengal [1965] INSC 80 (25 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 25 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 80 SC

CrPC Section 342. Power to order court
CrPC Section 403. Option of court to hear parties
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Courts) Act, 1949

Headnote :

A charge sheet was submitted to the Special Court established under the West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Courts) Act, 1949, against the appellant for an offense under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.). Following the examination of prosecution witnesses, a charge was framed. Su...

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Bharat Kala Bhandar Ltd. Vs. Municipal Committee, Dhamangaon [1965] INSC 81 (26 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 26 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 81 SC

Bombay Abkari Act, 1878
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Government of India Act, 1935
Section 72. Liability of person to whom money is paid, or thing delivered, by mistake or under coercion-

Headnote :

The appellant had been paying a tax of one anna per unit weight of cotton under section 66(1)(b) of the Central Provinces Municipalities Act, 1922, since 1936. In 1941, the tax rate was raised to 4 annas. In 1952, the appellant initiated a lawsuit to recover the excess tax paid within three years of...

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Commissioner of Income-Tax, Madhya Pradesh,Nagpur Vs. Seth Govindram Sugar Mills Ltd. [1965] INSC 82 (26 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 26 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 82 SC

Indian Partnership Act, 1932
Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Headnote :

A joint Hindu family with two branches owned a sugar mill. Following a partition, the two kartas formed a partnership in 1943 to operate the sugar mill. Each partner represented their respective joint family, and the partnership agreement stipulated that the death of any partner would not dissolve t...

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Life Insurance Corporation of India Vs. Crown Life Insurance Co [1965] INSC 83 (26 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 26 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 83 SC

Insurance Act, 1938
Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956

Headnote :

According to section 10(2) of the Insurance Act, 1938, when an insurer operates in the life insurance sector, all receipts related to this business must be allocated to a distinct fund known as the life insurance fund. Section 11(c) mandates the maintenance of a revenue account in Form D of the Thir...

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Alapati Venkataramiah Vs. Commissioner of Income Tax Hyderabad [1965] INSC 84 (29 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 84 SC

Section 53A. TPA Part performance.

Headnote :

On March 17, 1948, the assessee entered into a contract to sell his factory to a company, and on that same day, he transferred possession of all the factory\'s assets to the company. Shortly thereafter, an entry was recorded in the company\'s accounts indicating that Rs. 2,00,000 had been paid to th...

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Nirmala Bala Ghose & ANR Vs. Balai Chand Ghose & Ors [1965] INSC 85 (29 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 85 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

HELD: (i) The determination of whether a deed of dedication results in an absolute or partial dedication should be made by examining all the provisions of the deed. If the property is entirely dedicated to the worship of the idol without any beneficial interest reserved for the settlor, their descen...

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Dwarkanath, Hindu Undivided Family Vs. Income-Tax Officer, Special Circle, Kanpur [1965] INSC 86 (29 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 86 SC

Headnote :

In accordance with the directives of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, the Income-tax Officer assessed the capital gains of the assessee under section 12B of the Income-tax Act, 1922. However, he did not issue any order under section 23(3) of the Act, nor did he provide a notice of demand under sec...

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Workmen of Motipur Sugar Factory (Private) Limited Vs. Motipur Sugar Factory [1965] INSC 87 (30 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 30 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 87 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The employees of the respondent initiated a go-slow at the sugar factory. In response, the respondent issued a general notice to all workers, as well as individual notices, stating that unless each worker expressed their commitment to perform their duties diligently and achieve a specified minimum o...

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Dr. G.H. Grant Vs. State of Bihar [1965] INSC 88 (30 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 30 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 88 SC

Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Headnote :

The appellant owned certain lands in Bihar, which were subject to proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act. According to Section 11 of the Act, the Collector determined the area of land to be acquired, the compensation amount, and allocated the compensation between the appellant and the village co...

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Commissioner of Income Tax Vs. Mugneeram Bangur & Co [1965] INSC 89 (31 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 31 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 89 SC

Headnote :

The assessee firm, which was engaged in land development, sold its business as a going concern to a company established by the partners of the firm. The sale price included amounts for the land value, goodwill, and other considerations.The goodwill amount was proposed to be taxed on the basis that (...

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Janki Ram Bahadur Ram Vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Calcutta [1965] INSC 90 (31 March 1965)

Judgement Date : 31 Mar 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 90 SC

Headnote :

The taxpayer, who was engaged in the business of iron scrap and hardware, acquired a jute press and subsequently sold it for a profit. The Income Tax Officer assessed the profit from this sale as taxable income for the taxpayer. The Appellate Tribunal altered the initial ruling and lowered the total...

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Commissioner of Income-Tax, West Bengal, Calcutta Vs. Calcutta Hospital and Nursing Home Benefits Association [1965] INSC 91 (2 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 02 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 91 SC

Insurance Act, 1938

Headnote :

The respondent Association operated as a mutual insurance entity engaged in various insurance activities. Its objectives included providing assistance globally for accommodation and treatment expenses in nursing homes for its members and their dependents. Members were required to pay a monthly premi...

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Kedarnath Jute Manufacturing Co. Vs. Commercial Tax Officer, Calcutta & Ors [1965] INSC 92 (2 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 02 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 92 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, a public limited company, sought an exemption under section 5(2)(a)(ii) of the Bengal Finance (Sales Tax) Act, 1941 for certain sales. However, it was unable to present the required declaration forms from the purchasing dealers to the commercial tax officer, as those forms had been lo...

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Commissioner of Income-Tax, Andhra Pradesh Vs. The Cocanada Bank Ltd. Kakinada [1965] INSC 93 (2 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 02 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 93 SC

Headnote :

The respondent bank generated income from its banking operations and from interest on securities. For the assessment year 1949-50, the bank\'s loss from its banking activities was offset against its income from interest on securities. However, in the following three years, the income-tax officer onl...

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Kalooram Govindram Vs. Commissioner of Income tax, Madhya Pradesh [1965] INSC 94 (5 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 05 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 94 SC

Headnote :

In a partition resulting from a lawsuit, a Hindu joint family holds an interest in the entire joint family property. The Court\'s preliminary decree allocated a share of 10/16 to the appellant family and 6/16 to the other branch. Assets from the larger joint family that could not be physically divid...

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Damji Valji Shah & ANR Vs. Life Insurance Corporation of India & Ors [1965] INSC 95 (8 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 08 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 95 SC

Insurance Act, 1938
Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956

Headnote :

The Insurance Act of 1938 (s. 10) addresses the transfer of funds from the Life Insurance Fund to the General Department of a composite insurer, examining its legality.The appellants served as directors of an insurance company that operated as a composite insurer, engaging in various types of life i...

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Commissioner of Income-Tax, Madras Vs. Managing Trustees, Nagore Durgha, Nagore [1965] INSC 96 (8 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 08 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 96 SC

Headnote :

In 1955, the Madras High Court established a scheme for managing the income and properties of a Durgah dedicated to a saint in the Tanjore District. According to this scheme, the management of the Durgah\'s properties was entrusted to eight trustees known as Nattamaigars, one of whom would be electe...

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Deokuer & ANR Vs. Sheoprasad Singh & Ors [1965] INSC 97 (8 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 08 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 97 SC

Headnote :

There was a disagreement regarding the property in question between the appellants and the respondents. The property was seized by the Magistrate under section 145 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Following this, the appellants initiated a lawsuit to declare their title to the property but did not re...

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Prabhakar Rao N. Mawle Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh [1965] INSC 98 (9 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 09 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 98 SC

Andhra State Act, 1953
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Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Government of India Act, 1935
States Reorganisation Act, 1956

Headnote :

According to section 2(1) of the Madras Vexatious Litigation (Prevention) Act of 1949, the High Court of Madras had the authority to issue orders preventing any individual from initiating legal proceedings in any court (i) within the Presidency town without the High Court\'s permission, and (ii) els...

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Sree Bank Ltd. Vs. Sarkar Dutt Roy and Co [1965] INSC 99 (9 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 09 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 99 SC

Headnote :

In 1949, the Banking Companies Act was enacted to safeguard the interests of depositors. Subsequently, in 1953, section 45-O was introduced through the Banking Companies (Amendment) Act, following the recommendations of the Banking Companies Liquidation Proceedings Committee.Section 45-O (1) stipula...

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Commissioner Income-Tax, U.P. Vs. Kunwar Trivikram Narain Singh [1965] INSC 100 (9 April 1965)

Judgement Date : 09 Apr 1965

Citation : 1965 Latest Caselaw 100 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was the leader of a Hindu undivided family and a descendant of a Jagirdar.In 1837, certain disputes between the Jagirdar and the Zamindars in the district were resolved through a compromise involving the British Government and the then Jagirdar. As part of this agreement, the Governme...

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