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JATINDERVEER ARORA vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 618 SC

CrPC Section 164. Recording of confessions and statements
CrPC Section 406. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy

R. Balakrishna Pillai Vs. State of Kerala [2000] INSC 457 (30 August 2000)

Headnote :

Section 406 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE vs. RAJENDRA KUMAR DUBEY

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 619 SC

Constitution of India
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987

Headnote :

Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

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B.K. RAVICHANDRA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 614 SC

Bombay Land Requisition Act, 1948
Bombay Land Requisition Act, 1948
Constitution of India
Defence of India Act, 1962
Great Eastern Hotel (Acquisition of Undertaking) Act, 1980

Headnote :

Section 1(3) of the Requisitioning Act

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TEJ BAHADUR vs. SHRI NARENDRA MODI

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 615 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952

Bolin Chetia Vs. Jogadish Bhuyan & Ors [2005] INSC 165 (11 March 2005)

Headnote :

CRUCIALRepresentation of The People Act - Only an elector or a candidate is permitted to file an Election Petition; any other individual is prohibited from doing so - A BSF jawan is contesting the election of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the 17th Lok Sabha from the 77th Parliamentary Constit...

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND VICE CHAIRMAN GUJARAT MARITIME BOARD vs. ASIATIC STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD.

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 616 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Indian Contract Act, 1872

Sawai Singhai Nirmal Chand Vs. Union of India [1965] INSC 194 (24 September 1965)

Headnote :

The Contract Act of 1872, specifically Sections 64 and 65, pertains to the allocation of plots in Sosiya (near Bhavnagar, Gujarat) for the purpose of ship-breaking of \"very large crude carriers/ultra large crude carriers\". The contract was terminated, leading to a request for a refund of the contr...

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VENKATESAN BALASUBRAMANIYAN vs. INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 611 SC

CrPC Section 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
CrPC Section 439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
IPC Section 323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt

Headnote :

Section 42 of the NDPS Act, 1985

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RUSODAY SECURITIES LTD. vs. NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LTD.

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 612 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
General Clauses Act, 1897
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

Headnote :

Section 22F of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

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OMANAKKUTTAN vs. STATE OF KERALA

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 613 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 324. Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 326. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention

Headnote :

Sections 324, 326, and 308 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in conjunction with Section 34.

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M/S KALEDONIA JUTE AND FIBRES PVT. LTD. vs. M/S AXIS NIRMAN AND INDUSTRIES LTD.

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 609 SC

Companies (Transfer of Pending Proceedings) Rules, 2016
Companies Act, 2013
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2018

Headnote :

Section 433 of the Companies Act, 1956

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JAYANTILAL VERMA vs. STATE OF M.P.

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 610 SC

Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder

Gulam Sarbar Vs. State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand) [October 7, 2013]
Namdeo Vs. State of Maharashtra [2007] Insc 275 (13 March 2007)
Trimukh Maroti Kirkan Vs. State of Maharashtra [2006] Insc 643 (11 October 2006)

Headnote :

Sections 302 in conjunction with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860

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RAM SHARAN MAURYA vs. STATE OF U. P.

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 608 SC

Constitution of India
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
U.P. Basic Education (Teachers) Service Rules, 1981
Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011

Basic Education Board, U.P. Vs. Upendra Rai and Others [2008] INSC 171 (12 February 2008)
State of Maharashtra Vs. Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Shastra Mahavidyalaya & Ors [2006] Insc 166 (31 March 2006)
State of U.P. Vs. Shiv Kumar & Ors [2005] INSC 264 (20 April 2005)

Headnote :

Section 23 of the RTE Act

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SUBHASH KUMAR vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 606 SC

Headnote :

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M/S FERTICO MARKETING AND INVESTMENT PVT. LTD. vs. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 607 SC

CrPC Section 197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants
CrPC Section 465. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 420. Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
IPC Section 471. Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

State of Karnataka Vs. Kuppuswamy Gownder [1987] INSC 46 (16 February 1987)

Headnote :

Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in conjunction with Section 13(1)(d)

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UMC TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LTD. vs. FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 603 SC

Gwalior

Headnote :

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KIRPA RAM(D) vs. SURENDER DEO GAUR

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 604 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954
Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954
Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

Kshitish Chandra Purkait Vs. Santosh Kumar Purkait & Ors [1997] INSC 518 (7 May 1997)

Headnote :

Section 161-B of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954

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RATTAN SINGH vs. NIRMAL GILL

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 605 SC

Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Anil Rishi Vs. Gurbaksh Singh [2006] Insc 269 (2 May 2006)

Headnote :

Section 68 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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VETINDIA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 600 SC

Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Headnote :

CRUCIALWrit petition - Time limit for filing - The Limitation Act does not strictly apply to writ jurisdiction.A. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Sections 23, 25, 26, and 27 - Tender - Blacklisting - The appellant, a licensed drug manufacturer, received a show cause notice regarding the supply of mis...

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T.S.K. ASHWIN KUMAR vs. TUBATI SRIVALLI

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 601 SC

CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
IPC Section 365. Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 420, 365, and 498A, along with Section 2(c) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, pertains to criminal contempt of court. In this case, the wife (respondent) filed a criminal complaint against her husband (petitioner), his parents, and other close...

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TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA vs. M/S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD.

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 602 SC

Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India Act, 1997

Headnote :

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, Section 11(1)(b)(i) in conjunction with Section 11(2) addresses the disclosure of information. It states that TRAI is entitled to receive details about the segmented offers provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) over a period of 12 months ac...

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HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 595 SC

Constitution of India
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
General Clauses Act, 1897
Income Tax Act, 1961
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
NI Act, Section 141. Offences by companies
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
Prevention Of Food Adulteration Act, 1954

State of Punjab Vs. Mohar Singh [1954] INSC 95 (20 October 1954)

Headnote :

A. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, specifically Sections 32(F), 7(i), 16(A)(i), and Section 2(ia)(m) in conjunction with Sections 7(i) and 16(1)(a)(i) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with Section 97 of the same Act and Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, indi...

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GURSIMRAN SINGH NARULA vs. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 596 SC

Constitution of India
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005

Headnote :

CRUCIALThe right to health is acknowledged as a significant aspect of Article 21 of the Constitution.A. Constitution of India, 1950, Article 21 - Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 69 - Right to health - Article 21 of the Constitution safeguards life and personal liberty. The term \'life\' in Ar...

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HITESH VERMA vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 597 SC

CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
IPC Section 354. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
IPC Section 506. Punishment for criminal intimidation

Headnote :

CRUCIALScheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act - The offense under the Act is not established if there is no intention to humiliate a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe due to their caste affiliation.A. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 - Scheduled C...

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SHANTI DEVI vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 598 SC

Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998
Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Right to Information Act, 2005

Kunjan Nair Sivaraman Nair Vs. Narayanan Nair & Ors [2004] Insc 79 (6 February 2004)
New Horizons Ltd. Vs. Union of India [1994] INSC 572 (9 November 1994)

Headnote :

A. Under Section 3E of the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948, and Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner filed a petition challenging the order that halted his pension. The Patna High Court dismissed the petition due to a lack of territorial jurisdict...

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C. BRIGHT vs. DISTRICT COLLECTOR

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 599 SC

Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1947
Constitution of India
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Remington Rand of India Ltd. Vs. The Workmen [1969] INSC 294 (17 October 1969)
The Remington Rand of India Ltd. Vs. The Workmen [1967] INSC 172 (11 August 1967)

Headnote :

NOTICEAccording to Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the requirement for the District Magistrate to transfer possession of a secured asset within 30 days is considered a directory provision.Under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002,...

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RAJNESH vs. NEHA

Judgement Date : 04 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 594 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
CrPC Section 125. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents
CrPC Section 128. Enforcement of order of maintenance
CrPC Section 421. Warrant for levy of fine
Divorce Act, 1869
Family Courts Act, 1984
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Indian Majority Act, 1875
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 193. Punishment for false evidence
IPC Section 209. Dishonestly making false claim in Court
Majority Act, 1875
Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Section 12. DV Act, Application of Magistrate
Section 17. DV Act, Right to reside in a shared household
Section 19. DV Act, Residence orders
Section 20. DV Act, Monetary reliefs
Section 26. DV Act, Relief in other suits and legal proceedings
Section 3. DV Act, Definitions of domestic violence
Section 36. DV Act, Act not in derogation of any other law
Special Marriage Act, 1954

Reema Salkan Vs. Sumer Singh Salkan [September 25, 2018]
Shamima Farooqui Vs. Shahid Khan [April 06, 2015]
Indra Sarma Vs. V.K.V. Sarma [November 26, 2013]
Chaturbhuj Vs. Sita Bai [2007] Insc 1179 (27 November 2007)

Headnote :

IMPORTANTInterim Maintenance - Maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.PC shall be granted from the date the application for maintenance is filed.IMPORTANTSubsequent Maintenance Claims - It is essential for the applicant to reveal any prior proceedings and the orders issued in subsequent cases.IMPOR...

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CHIEF MANAGER, PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK vs. ANIT KUMAR DAS

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 589 SC

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors Vs. Ram Ratan Yadav [2003] INSC 119 (26 February 2003)

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 - Regarding over-qualification and denial of appointment - It is the responsibility of the employer to assess the relevance and appropriateness of qualifications for any position. Qualifications are established based on the needs and interests of the inst...

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RAJESH @ SARKARI vs. STATE OF HARYANA

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 590 SC

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
CrPC Section 162. Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 380. Theft in dwelling house, etc

State of Rajasthan Vs. Daud Khan [November 4, 2015]
Sidhartha Vashisht @ Manu Sharma Vs. State (Nct of Delhi) [2010] INSC 289 (19 April 2010)
Yakub Ismailbhai Patel Vs. State of Gujarat [2004] Insc 506 (31 August 2004)
State of Punjab Vs. Jugraj Singh & Ors [2002] INSC 79 (14 February 2002)
Sukhwant Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1995] INSC 198 (28 March 1995)
Mohinder Singh Vs. The State [1950] INSC 26 (17 October 1950)

Headnote :

CRUCIALTest Identification Parade - A conviction cannot solely rely on the accused\'s refusal to participate in the identification parade - Acquittal order granted to the accused.Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302 in conjunction with Section 34 - Murder - Test Identification Parade - Should advers...

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STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs. K. FAZLUR RAHMAN

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 591 SC

Waqf Act, 1995
Waqf Act, 1995

Headnote :

CRUCIALWaqf Board - Superseded due to the number of elected members falling below that of nominated members - This is not allowed.A. Waqf Act, 1995, Sections 14(1)(b)(iii), 14(4) and 99 - Legality of Supersession of Waqf Board - The government issued a notice to supersede the Waqf Board because its...

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BIRAJI @ BRIJRAJI vs. SURYA PRATAP AND ORS

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 592 SC

Headnote :

NOTICECivil Procedure Code - Injunction Suit - Lack of Pleading - Without proper pleading, no amount of evidence can assist a party.Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Order 2, Rule 2 - Lack of Pleading - A suit was initiated to annul a registered adoption deed and to seek related injunction orders. At a la...

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SHRI RAM SAHU (DEAD) THROUGH LRS vs. VINOD KUMAR RAWAT

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 593 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
CrPC Section 195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence
Gwalior
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy

Parsion Devi & Ors Vs. Sumitri Devi & Ors [1997] INSC 768 (14 October 1997)

Headnote :

Under Order 47, Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, a review petition was filed to remove the remarks concerning the possession of the disputed house in favor of the appellants/original plaintiffs. The court determined that when both parties are aware of the opposing claims, the absence of a f...

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SHATRUGHNA BABAN MESHRAM vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 585 SC

Constitution of India
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
CrPC Section 164. Recording of confessions and statements
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 201. Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender
IPC Section 300. Murder
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 304. Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 342. Punishment for wrongful Confinement
IPC Section 363. Punishment for kidnapping
IPC Section 376. Punishment for rape
IPC Section 376A. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegitative state of victim
IPC Section 377. Unnatural offences [Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court]
IPC Section 397. Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
IPC Section 404. Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
IPC Section 449. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death
IPC Section 450. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life
IPC Section 454. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Vasanta Sampat Dupare Vs. State of Maharashtra [May 03, 2017]
Mahesh Dhanaji Shinde Vs. State of Maharashtra [FEBRUARY 27, 2014]
Deepak Rai Vs. State of Bihar [SEPTEMBER 19, 2013]
State of Haryana Vs. Krishan [2008] INSC 1906 (7 November 2008)
Amrit Singh Vs. State of Punjab [2006] Insc 774 (10 November 2006)
Ramakant Rai Vs. Madan Rai & Ors [2003] INSC 478 (26 September 2003)
Malkiat Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1996] INSC 919 (7 August 1996)
Bachan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1982] INSC 62 (16 August 1982)
Bachan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1979] INSC 104 (4 May 1979)
Bachan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1979] INSC 182 (14 September 1979)
Tarlok Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1977] INSC 131 (28 April 1977)
Santa Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1976] INSC 176 (17 August 1976)
State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. Ram Prasad [1967] INSC 286 (4 December 1967)
Mohinder Singh Vs. The State [1950] INSC 26 (17 October 1950)

Headnote :

CRUCIALMurder - Death penalty - A death sentence is permissible if the circumstantial evidence is of unquestionable quality in proving the accused\'s guilt.A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 302 and 376(2) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 Section 6 Rape Life imprisonment - The...

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M/S IMPERIA STRUCTURES LTD. vs. ANIL PATNI

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 586 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
General Clauses Act, 1897
Haryana Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Seeds Act, 1966

Headnote :

NOTICEDelay in the delivery of flat possession - Complaint - Allottees of the flat have the option to either pursue appropriate actions under the Consumer Protection Act or submit an application under the RERA Act.A. Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Section 23 - Real Estate (Regulation and Development...

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RENUKA DEY vs. NARESH CHANDRA GOPE

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 587 SC

Bengal Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
West Bengal Restoration of Alienated Land Act, 1973

Headnote :

The West Bengal Restoration of Alienated Land Act, 1973, Section 2(2) addresses the conveyance and restoration of land. In this case, the land was alienated by the vendors for personal reasons, and they sought to repurchase another piece of land. The transferors requested the restoration of the prop...

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M.C. MEHTA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 588 SC

Headnote :

M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 13029 of 1985.

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THOMAS LAWRENCE vs. STATE OF KERALA

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 579 SC

Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010

Headnote :

The National Green Tribunal Act of 2010, Section 22, and the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act of 2008, Section 10, state that the Green Tribunal has issued an order concerning violations related to wetlands. Following this, the Collector has issued an order in compliance with the NG...

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BALAJI BALIRAM MUPADE vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 580 SC

Constitution of India

Mangat Ram Vs. State of Haryana [March 27, 2014]
Mangat Ram Vs. State of Haryana [2008] INSC 93 (25 January 2008)
Anil Rai Vs. State of Bihar [2001] INSC 367 (6 August 2001)

Headnote :

NOTICEThe Supreme Court has reminded High Courts to adhere to the maximum time limit for delivering reserved judgments, as established in Anil Rai v. State of Bihar.According to Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950, there is a stipulated maximum period for the pronouncement of judgments. I...

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INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA vs. LALIT KUMAR JAIN

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 581 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 139A in conjunction with Article 142, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Section 1(3) - Regarding the transfer of petitions - The petitioner requested the transfer of petitions from the High Courts to the Supreme Court. By a Notification dated Novem...

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TOFAN SINGH vs. STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 582 SC

Bengal Police Act, 1869
Bihar and Orissa Excise Act, 1915
Bombay State Reserve Police Force Act, 1951
Central Excise Act, 1944
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
CrPC Section 100. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
CrPC Section 151. Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences
CrPC Section 156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases
CrPC Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police
CrPC Section 162. Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence
CrPC Section 163. No inducement to be offered
CrPC Section 164. Recording of confessions and statements
CrPC Section 165. Search by police officer
CrPC Section 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
CrPC Section 169. Release of accused when evidence deficient
CrPC Section 172. Diary of proceeding in investigation
CrPC Section 173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation
CrPC Section 190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
CrPC Section 193. Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session
CrPC Section 36. Powers of superior officers of police
CrPC Section 37. Public when to assist Magistrates and police
CrPC Section 4. Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws
CrPC Section 407. Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals
CrPC Section 41. When police may arrest without warrant
CrPC Section 439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
CrPC Section 46. Arrest how made
CrPC Section 5. Saving
CrPC Section 54. Examination of arrested person by medical officer
Customs Act, 1962
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 120A. Definition of criminal conspiracy.
IPC Section 193. Punishment for false evidence
IPC Section 198. Using as true a certificate known to be false
IPC Section 228. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
IPC Section 26. Reason to believe
IPC Section 304B. Dowry death
IPC Section 376E.Punishment for repeat offenders
IPC Section 403. Dishonest misappropriation of property
IPCSection 399. Making preparation to commit dacoity
Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999
Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime Act, 1999
Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime Act, 1999
Nagaland Armed Police Act, 1966
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Opium Act, 1878
Police Act, 1861
Police Act, 1861
Police Act, 1888
Police Act, 1949
Police Act, 1949
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988
Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966
Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA)

Rajinder Singh Vs. State of Punjab [February 26, 2015]
Tofan Singh Vs. State of Tamil Nadu [October 8, 2013]
Kanhaiyalal Vs. Union of India [2008] INSC 29 (9 January 2008)
Standard Chartered Bank & Ors Vs. Directorate of Enforcement & Ors [2006] Insc 107 (24 February 2006)
State of Rajasthan Vs. Raja Ram [2003] INSC 374 (13 August 2003)
Balram Kumawat Vs. Union of India & Ors [2003] INSC 418 (27 August 2003)
George Vs. State of Kerala [2002] INSC 176 (3 April 2002)
John Thomas Vs. Dr. K. Jagadeesan [2001] INSC 319 (12 July 2001)
Piara Singh Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [2000] INSC 356 (10 July 2000)
Gura Singh Vs. The State of Rajasthan [2000] INSC 624 (6 December 2000)
Pon Adithan Vs. Deputy Director, Narcotics Control Bureau, Madras [1999] INSC 220 (16 July 1999)
The State of Punjab Vs. Baldev Singh [1999] INSC 224 (21 July 1999)
Kartar Singh & Ors Vs. State of Punjab [1996] INSC 13 (4 January 1996)
Directorate of Enforcement Vs. Deepak Mahajan [1994] INSC 71 (31 January 1994)
Kartar Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1994] INSC 172 (11 March 1994)
Inder Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1994] INSC 475 (15 September 1994)
Baldev Raj Vs. State of Haryana [1990] INSC 286 (17 September 1990)
Piara Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1987] INSC 282 (13 October 1987)
Balkishan A. Devidayal Vs. State Of Maharashtra [1980] INSC 142 (31 July 1980)
Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India [1978] INSC 16 (25 January 1978)
State of U.P. Vs. Durga Prasad [1974] INSC 155 (23 August 1974)
Piara Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1969] INSC 3 (8 January 1969)
Romesh Chandra Mehta Vs. State of West Bengal [1968] INSC 255 (18 October 1968)
Illias Vs. Collector of Customs, Madras [1968] INSC 266 (31 October 1968)
Badku Joti Savant Vs. State of Mysore [1966] INSC 60 (1 March 1966)
Raja Ram Jaiswal Vs. State of Bihar [1963] INSC 86 (4 April 1963)
M. Narayanan Nambiar Vs. State of Kerala [1962]346 (5 December 1962)
Kartar Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1961] INSC 189 (26 April 1961)
The State of Punjab Vs. Barkat Ram [1961] INSC 257 (30 August 1961)
Mohamed Dastagir Vs. The State of Madras [1960] INSC 33 (26 February 1960)
The State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. Mubarak Ali [1959] INSC 12 (3 February 1959)

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CRUCIALStatement to Police Officer - Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act - An officer acting under Section 53 of the NDPS Act is considered a police officer - Any confessional statement made to such officers is not admissible as evidence.A. Constitution of India, 1950, Article 20(3) - Nar...

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CHUNTHURAM vs. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 583 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

CRUCIALWhen identifications occur in the presence of police, the resulting communications are equivalent to statements made by the identifiers to the police officer during the investigation, which are prohibited under section 162 of the Code.A. Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302 - Murder - Evidenc...

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STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs. HEEM SINGH

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 584 SC

CrPC Section 107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases
CrPC Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 279. Rash driving or riding on a public way
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention

State of U.P. Vs. Sheo Shanker Lal Srivastava & Ors [2006] Insc 103 (24 February 2006)
Suresh Pathrella Vs. Oriental Bank of Commerce [2006] Insc 676 (19 October 2006)

Headnote :

NOTICETermination of service - An acquittal in a criminal case alone does not justify overturning the disciplinary punishment imposed by the authority.A. According to the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 1958, Rule 16 - Regarding disciplinary proceedings - The vali...

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RITIKA SHARAN vs. SUJOY GHOSH

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 576 SC

Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Headnote :

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 26 - Custody of Minor Child - The mother, who is the appellant, requested an order for the father, the respondent, to return their child\'s passport. The mother is currently residing in India but had moved to Singapore due to her employer\'s restructuring initiative...

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DHARMENDRA KUMAR SINGH vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 577 SC

Constitution of India
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Banwasi Seva Ashram Vs. State of U.P [1991] INSC 171 (6 August 1991)

Headnote :

A. According to Section 3(1) and (2) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and Rule 68 of the Uttar Pradesh Mining Minerals (Concession) Rules, 1963, the state lacks the authority to extend a mining lease beyond its contracted duration without following the procedures outlined in Chapter II (Gran...

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SMRITI MADAN KANSAGRA vs. PERRY KANSAGRA

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 578 SC

Assam Foodgrains (Licensing and Control) order, 1961
Citizenship Act, 1955
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Family Courts Act, 1984
Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Vivek Singh Vs. Romani Singh [FEBRUARY 13, 2017]
Rosy Jacob Vs. Jacob A. Chakramakkal [1973] INSC 74 (5 April 1973)

Headnote :

CRUCIALCustody of a minor child - The argument presented by the respondent father, suggesting that the child is approaching his teenage years and would therefore feel more at ease with him, is founded on assumptions. The needs of a developing child are more comprehensively understood by the mother,...

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SATYAMA DUBEY vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 27 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 574 SC

Constitution of India
IPC Section 339. Wrongful restraint

Headnote :

IMPORTANTHathras Rape Case - Investigation - A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been registered in the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, and the court will oversee the investigation.IMPORTANTCase Transfer - The necessity for a transfer will be evaluated after the investigation concludes; this...

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M/S L&T HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED vs. M/S TRISHUL DEVELOPERS

Judgement Date : 27 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 575 SC

National Housing Bank Act, 1987

Headnote :

CRUCIALUnder the SARFARSI Act, proceedings cannot be invalidated solely due to procedural errors unless the individual can demonstrate that they have suffered significant prejudice as a result.A. The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002...

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SURESH CHANDRA vs. JOGA SINGH BISHT

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 572 SC

Headnote :

The Excise Act of 1910, Section 36 - Interim stay - Lifting of stay - The original license holder indicated that they could no longer operate the liquor store. The appellant took part in the re-settlement process, emerged as the successful bidder, and had their bid accepted, which was significantly...

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RAJESH DHIMAN vs. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 573 SC

Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Mohan Lal Vs. The State of Punjab [August 16, 2018]
State of Himachal Pradesh Vs. Pawan Kumar [2005] INSC 234 (8 April 2005)
State of Himachal Pradesh Vs. Pawan Kumar [2004] Insc 578 (27 September 2004)

Headnote :

CRUCIALDrug Recovery - Investigation - Simple shortcomings in the investigation or weaknesses in the prosecution\'s case cannot solely justify a conclusion of bias.A. Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 20 - Legitimacy of Investigation by the Complainant - The investigati...

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M RAVINDRAN vs. INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 569 SC

Constitution of India
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
CrPC Section 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999
Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime Act, 1999
Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime Act, 1999
Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Headnote :

CRUCIALDefault bail - As long as the accused provides bail within the timeframe set by the Court, the mere fact that the prosecution submits a charge sheet before the bail is furnished does not negate the accused\'s right to be released on bail.A. Under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code,...

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STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 570 SC

Tamil Nadu Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services Under the State) Act, 1993

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 - Tamil Nadu Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of seats in Educational Institutions and of appointments or posts in the services under the State) Act, 1993 - Reservation - Implementation - The High Court accepted the Sta...

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RAVEEN KUMAR vs. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 571 SC

CrPC Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police

Babu Vs. State of Kerala [2010] INSC 617 (11 August 2010)

Headnote :

CRUCIALDrug Recovery - Independent Witnesses - The absence of independent witnesses does not undermine the prosecution\'s case. The testimonies of police officers, if deemed credible, can serve as a foundation for a successful conviction.A. Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Sec...

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