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SANTOSH PRASAD @ SANTOSH KUMAR vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 160 SC

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IMPORTANTIn cases involving the testimony of a prosecutrix, the accused cannot be convicted of rape solely based on her statement unless it meets the standard of \"Sterling\" quality. The court may accept the witness\'s account without the need for corroboration, which can lead to a guilty verdict.A...
CHANDIGARH CONSTRUCTION CO. PVT.LTD vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 161 SC

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The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1940, Section 34 - Award - Setting Aside - The claimant and the opposing party entered into a contract for earthwork, drainage behind lining, and cement concrete lining. During the execution of the project, the scope of work expanded. The rates specified in th...
APS FOREX SERVICES PVT LTD vs. SHAKTI INTERNATIONAL FASHION LINKERS

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 162 SC

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IMPORTANTThe defense claim that the \'cheque was issued as security\' is not credible without additional evidence to counter the presumption established under section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Sections 138 and 139, regarding the dishonor of a c...
VINAY SHARMA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 163 SC

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IMPORTANTNirbhaya case - Convict\'s challenge against mercy rejection - Dismissed.A. Constitution of India, 1950 Article 32; Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 120B, 307, 365, 366, and 412 - Nirbhaya\'s case - Rejection of mercy petition - Judicial review - The argument regarding the non-provision of...
VINOD GIRI GOSWAMI vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 164 SC

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IMPORTANTOfficiating in an ad hoc position, which is not conducted in accordance with the established Rules and is merely a temporary arrangement, cannot be considered when determining seniority.A. According to the Uttarakhand Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules 2005, Rule 24(4) - Promotion - Se...
M/S Z ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD vs. BIPIN BIHARI BEHERA

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 165 SC

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IMPORTANTPower of attorney - Subject to stamp duty as a conveyance due to possession being delivered at the time of execution.According to Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Order 13, Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, along with the Stamp Act (amended by Orissa Act No. 1 of...
M/S. DHARMARATNAKARA RAI BAHADUR ARCOT NARAINSWAMY MUDALIAR CHATTRAM AND ORS. CHARITIES AND ORS vs. M/S. BHASKAR RAJU AND BROTHERS

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 166 SC

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CRUCIALA court cannot act on an instrument that includes an arbitration agreement if it is not properly stamped.According to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996, Section 7, and the Stamp Act of 1899, Sections 35 and 38, as well as the Karnataka Stamp Act of 1957, Sections 33 and 34, an agre...
LAXMIBAI vs. COLLECTOR, NANDED

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 167 SC

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IMPORTANTOnce an alternative mechanism is established by law, seeking relief through writ jurisdiction is not the suitable remedy.A. Under Section 14B of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959 - Failure to submit election expenses - Disqualification - The appellant, an elected member of the Pa...
UNION OF INDIA vs. M/S. ASSOCIATED CONTAINER TERMINAL LTD.

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 168 SC

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According to Sections 63 and 150 of the Customs Act, 1962, regarding the sale of goods stored in a warehouse and the payment of customs duty, the Circular issued by the Central Board of Excise & Customs on November 28, 2001, states that customs duty should be calculated based on the sale price rathe...
C.DODDANARAYANA REDDY vs. C.JAYARAMA REDDY

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 169 SC

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IMPORTANTBoth the Trial Court and the First Appellate Court reviewed the School Leaving Certificate and concluded that the date of birth was not established by the certificate. The High Court\'s order declaring the school leaving certificate inadmissible is hereby overturned.Civil Procedure Code, 19...
M/S NOLA RAM DULICHAND DAL MILLS PARTNER vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 170 SC

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The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act of 1992, Section 5, states that the appellant is involved in trading and selling products in both the domestic and export markets, sourcing items from a 100% export-oriented unit. The appellant challenged a circular that stated exports made by Expor...
STATE OF KARNATAKA vs. N.GANGARAJ

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 171 SC

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IMPORTANTA mere inconsistency in evidence does not equate to a lack of evidence - Inconsistencies in evidence do not provide sufficient grounds to intervene in a departmental inquiry.In a disciplinary inquiry, the finding that the accused was guilty of misconduct was overturned by the Tribunal and H...
K.SIVARAMAN vs P.SATHISHKUMAR

Judgement Date : 13 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 154 SC

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IMPORTANTThe date that is significant for determining the compensation owed under the Employee\'s Compensation Act is the date of the accident. The benefits of the amendment that increases the compensation amount will not be applicable to accidents that occurred before the amendment took effect.Acco...
VIJAY KARIA vs. PRYSMIAN CAVI E SISTEMI SRL

Judgement Date : 13 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 155 SC

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IMPORTANTArbitration Awards should always be interpreted in a manner that supports their validity, with a preference for upholding them rather than invalidating them.Regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards, an appeal is allowed against a judgment that refuses to recognize and enf...
RAMBABU SINGH THAKUR vs. SUNIL ARORA

Judgement Date : 13 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 156 SC

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CRUCIALThere has been a concerning rise in the number of criminals involved in politics - The Supreme Court has issued six mandatory directives.According to Articles 129 and 142 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the criminalization of politics has escalated alarmingly over the past four general el...
MALLURU MALLAPPA vs. KURUVATHAPPA

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 151 SC

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IMPORTANTCivil Procedure - The first appellate court must adhere to the requirements of Order 41, Rule 31 when affirming a trial court\'s judgment.A. Civil Procedure Code, 1908 Section 96 and Order XLI Rule 31 - Specific performance - The first appellate court\'s failure to follow the guidelines set...
BALWANT SINGH vs. DUNGAR SINGH

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 152 SC

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IMPORTANTArbitration agreement regarding the division of family properties - Award is binding on the parties.According to Section 39(1)(6) of the Arbitration Act, 1940, concerning the partition of family properties - Appointment of Arbitrators - Award - Based on the reference dated 23.11.1981, the p...
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD vs. NATIONAL BULK HANDLING CORPORATION PVT. LTD.

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 153 SC

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According to Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the complainant is responsible for storing commodities pledged by farmers, traders, and manufacturers when obtaining loans from lending banks. If there is any loss of these pledged commodities, the complainant must compensate the lending...
RAJEEV KOURAV vs. BAISAHAB

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 140 SC

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IMPORTANTCriminal Procedure - Criminal proceedings cannot be dismissed based on the evaluation of statements recorded under Section 161 of the Cr.PC.According to the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 482, and the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Section 506 regarding criminal intimidation, it has b...
SRIDHAR vs. N. REVANNA

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 141 SC

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The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Sections 10 and 13, addresses the issue of gifts and restrictions on the alienation of property. In this case, the defendant received property from his grandfather with a stipulation that neither he nor his future brother could alienate the property. However, a co...
BRIG. NALIN KUMAR BHATIA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 142 SC

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IMPORTANTNon-empanelment for promotion - There is no assumption that decisions made by individuals in high positions are valid.According to the Constitution of India, 1950, Articles 14 and 16, regarding non-empanelment for promotion to the rank of Major General, it has been established that there is...
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA vs. SITAKANT S. DUBHASHI

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 143 SC

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The Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme of 1980 faced a claim rejection under the Goa Freedom Fighter\'s Welfare Rules of 1988, specifically Rule 2 (1). This pertains to the Goa Liberation Movement and the eligibility for pension benefits. The Central Government, after reviewing various represe...
SAKKUBAI vs. STATE OF KARNATAKA

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 150 SC

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The Mysore Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1961, specifically Sections 19(1) and 20, addresses the heritage significance of Hampi. It mandates the demolition of unauthorized constructions. Following the establishment of the Hampi World Heritage Area Manag...
RAJESHBHAI MULJIBHAI PATEL vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 133 SC

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IMPORTANTWhile the opinion of a handwriting expert is a relevant piece of evidence, an FIR cannot be registered solely based on that opinion.A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, and 114 - Forgery - Quashing of FIR - The complainant alleged that the appellants conspired t...
MUKUL AGRAWAL vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 134 SC

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The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 482, and the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471, have led to the decision to decline the quashing of criminal proceedings. The complaint asserts that the agreement presented by the accused in the lawsuit is a false and fabricated d...
ATMA RAM vs. CHARANJIT SINGH

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 135 SC

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A. Under the Specific Relief Act of 1963, Sections 16(c) and 38 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Section 149, a suit for mandatory injunction (which is essentially a suit for specific performance) concerning an agreement for the purchase of immovable property faced issues with court fees. The peti...
KANTARU RAJEEVARU vs. INDIAN YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 136 SC

Headnote :

Petition for review - Referral to a larger Bench - The Court established issues for examination and submitted legal questions to a larger Bench in the review petition.[Para 2]
STATE OF U.P. vs. VIRENDRA KUMAR

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 137 SC

Headnote :

The Uttar Pradesh Avas Evam Vikas Parishad Adhiniyam of 1965, specifically Sections 15 and 94(2)(nn), pertains to the Family Pension and Gratuity Scheme and grants the Board the authority to establish such regulations. In the case of State of U.P. Vs Preetam Singh and others, the court determined th...
ARUN SINGH vs. STATE OF U.P.

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 138 SC

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IMPORTANTA settlement reached between the parties does not provide a valid basis for quashing an FIR in cases involving offenses against society.The authority to compound an offense and the inherent power to quash are separate and distinct, even though the end result may be the same, such as the acq...
PRATHVI RAJ CHAUHAN vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 139 SC

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IMPORTANTThe accused can only be granted anticipatory bail if no prima facie case is established under the Atrocities Act. Otherwise, Section 438 of the Cr.P.C., 1973 does not apply to cases under the SC and ST Act.A. Under the Scheduled Castes and The Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act...
C.S.VENKATESH vs. A.S.C.MURTHY

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 122 SC

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IMPORTANTSpecific performance - The plaintiff must demonstrate that he has the means to generate the consideration amount.A. Under Section 58(c) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 regarding Specific Performance of Contract - Execution of conveyance deed - The question arises whether the sale deed...
M/S. SKJ COKE INDUSTRIES LTD vs. COAL INDIA LTD

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 123 SC

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The Colliery Control Order of 1945, specifically Clauses 3, 4, 4A, and 4B, along with Section 16 of the Essential Commodities Act of 1995, pertains to the allocation and pricing of coal. A notification issued by the Central Government on January 9, 1996, exempted Coal India and its subsidiaries from...
MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD. vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX DELHI

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 124 SC

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IMPORTANTUnutilized credit in the MODVAT scheme cannot be considered as an amount actually paid by the purchaser of inputs for manufacturing purposes - It does not qualify for deductions under the Income Tax Act.A. Central Excise Rules 1944, Rules 2(3) and 57A to 57F - Inputs utilized in manufacturi...
PREM CHAND SINGH vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 125 SC

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IMPORTANTIf the foundation of two FIRs is identical, prosecution based on a subsequent FIR is not valid.According to Section 300 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, regarding the second FIR - Discharge - An FIR was filed by the complainant claiming that the accused forged a power of attorney and s...
KALINDI DAMODAR GARDE vs. MANOHAR LAXMAN KULKARNI

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 126 SC

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IMPORTANTThere is no rule that prevents the natural born son of an adoptee father, who was born before the adoption, from inheriting.According to Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, children born to an adoptee prior to the adoption have the right to inherit. The fact that a father has adopt...
PARMESHWAR NANDA vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND CHIEF SECRETARY

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 127 SC

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According to Rule 59 of the Bihar Pension Rules, 1950, past service is not counted for pension benefits. The circular dated August 12, 1969, addresses pension benefits for temporary government employees. The appellants were never appointed by the government, either temporarily or permanently; they w...
INFINITY INFOTECH PARKS LIMITED vs. SHIVA JUTE MILLS PRIVATE LIMITED

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 128 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 addresses the occupation of multi-storey buildings and the associated liability for maintenance and electricity charges. The respondent, who was granted sub-lease in the premises, has failed to pay any lease rent, maintenance fees, electricity charges, or...
MUKESH KUMAR vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 129 SC

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IMPORTANTThe State Government\'s decision regarding reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes cannot be based solely on quantifiable data.According to the Constitution of India, 1950, Article 16(4) and 16(4-A), as well as the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Cast...
NITESH KUMAR PANDEY vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 130 SC

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A. Selection Criteria - Modification - The issue pertains to the selection for the position of Gram Rojgar in the Panchayat. Guidelines were issued that mandated specific qualifications, including a computer examination pass certificate from designated universities. However, additional criteria for...
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION vs. KRISHAN GOPAL

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 131 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTCan labor or industrial courts mandate regularization in the absence of sanctioned positions? This issue has been referred to a larger bench.According to Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - The authority of the Labour Court to mandate regularization - Is there any limitation o...
M/S.RAJANKUMAR AND BROTHERS vs. ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 144 SC

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A. Under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, Section 23, and the Marine Insurance Act of 1963, Section 35, regarding insurance claims and breach of warranty: The respondent issued a Maritime Cargo Cover Note for a voyage to the appellant. Both the Cover Note and the Insurance Policy specified that...
UNION OF INDIA vs. DEEPAK NIRANJAN NATH PANDIT

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 145 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 226 discusses the transfer of an employee and the interference through writ jurisdiction. The respondent contested the transfer, and due to an interim order from the High Court, did not report to the new posting location. Meanwhile, the respondent was suspend...
STATE BANK OF INDIA vs. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 146 SC

Headnote :

According to Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, a loan agreement was established between the Bank and the Borrower. The agreement stipulated that the Borrower was responsible for insuring all assets pledged to the Bank. Following this, the Bank procured insurance coverage on behalf of...
BHARTI AXA GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD vs. PRIYA PAUL

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 147 SC

Headnote :

A. Under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, Section 23, and the Aircraft Act of 1934, Section 2(1), regarding a death resulting from an accident, a claim for insurance was made for an individual who died while on vacation in Canada participating in gliding activities. A glider is classified as an...
M/S OUDH SUGAR MILLS LTD vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 148 SC

Headnote :

The determination of price for levy sugar and the classification of zones was contested by the appellant sugar mill, which argued that despite having similar geographical and climatic conditions, it was assigned to the central zone for price fixation, while other mills were categorized in the easter...
CANARA BANK vs. M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD

Judgement Date : 06 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 121 SC

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IMPORTANTAs long as the insured is not the individual responsible for the fire, the Insurance Company cannot evade liability. The coverage provisions of the insurance policy should be interpreted broadly, and any ambiguities should be resolved in favor of the insured.The beneficiaries of an insuranc...
VUNDAVALLI RATNA MANIKYAM vs. V.P.P.R.N. PRASADA RAO

Judgement Date : 06 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 132 SC

Headnote :

The Limitation Act of 1963, specifically Articles 54 and 113, pertains to the execution of an agreement to sell and the specific performance of a contract, which may be barred by limitation. Article 113 of the Limitation Act is relevant as the suit was filed within three years from the time the righ...
KAJAL vs. JAGDISH CHAND

Judgement Date : 05 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 114 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTSupreme Court reiterates principles necessary for the payment of just compensation.A. Under Section 168 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 - In the event of an accident, the principles for awarding compensation state that a claimant may experience consequential losses due to injuries sustained,...
M/S BHARAT COKING COAL LIMITED vs. SHYAM KISHORE SINGH

Judgement Date : 05 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 115 SC

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IMPORTANTEven if there is substantial evidence indicating that the recorded date of birth is incorrect, modifications to the service record are not allowed at the end of service.A. Modification of Date of Birth in Service Record - The employee began service on 01.03.1982, with the date of birth reco...
MOHAMMADE YUSUF vs. RAJKUMAR

Judgement Date : 05 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 116 SC

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NOTICEA compromise decree involving immovable property, aside from the property that is the subject of the suit or proceeding, must be registered.According to Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, a compromise decree concerning property that was the subject of the suit is not included in the exc...
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