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Bacha F. Guzdar Vs. Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay [1954] INSC 101 (28 October 1954)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 101 SC

Headnote :

Agricultural income, as defined in section 2(1) of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1922, refers to income that is directly derived from land by an individual who either cultivates the land themselves or has it cultivated by others. It does not include income that can be traced back to agricultural acti...

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India United Mills Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Excess Profits Tax, Bombay [1954] INSC 102 (28 October 1954)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 102 SC

Headnote :

The term \'discovers\' in section 15 of the Excess Profits Tax Act, 1940, is not restricted to facts that were known to exist during the relevant chargeable accounting period for which the assessment is being reopened; it also encompasses facts that were discovered which emerged after that accountin...

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Mahesh Prasad Vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh [1954] INSC 103 (29 October 1954)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 103 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

When a public servant is accused under section 161 of the Indian Penal Code, and it is claimed that he received illegal gratification for performing or facilitating an official act, the Court does not need to determine whether the accused, as a public servant, had the ability or intention to perform...

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Dhakeswar1 Cotton Mills Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal [1954] INSC 104 (29 October 1954)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 104 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

Defining the exact limitations of the powers granted to the Supreme Court by Article 136 of the Constitution is not feasible. This power is exceptional and should be used judiciously and sparingly, only in unique and extraordinary circumstances.Moreover, there is no fixed formula or rule that can re...

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Kalidas Dhanjibhai Vs. The State of Bombay [1954] INSC 105 (29 October 1954)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 105 SC

Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948
Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

Headnote :

The appellant, who owns a small business in Ahmedabad, employs three workers and operates on a very limited scale. He visits local mills to take orders for spare parts, manufactures those parts in his workshop, delivers them to the mills when they are ready, and collects payment there. No buying or...

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The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Madras Vs. Mysore Chromite Limited [1954] INSC 106 (1 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 01 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 106 SC

Headnote :

The assessee company, which has its registered office in Mysore State and is managed by Oakley Bowden Co. Ltd. in Madras, sold chrome ore primarily to buyers located outside India, specifically in America and Europe. Sales to European buyers were facilitated through Borden Oakely and Co. Ltd. in Lon...

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Navin Chandra Mafatlal Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, Bombay City [1954] INSC 107 (1 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 01 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 107 SC

Government of India Act, 1935

Headnote :

Section 12-B of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922 (added by Act XXII of 1947), which levies tax on \'Capital gains\', is not beyond the authority of the Government of India Act, 1935. The phrase \'Capital gains\' falls within the definition of \'income\' as stated in item No. 54 of List I of the Seven...

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General Family Pension Fund Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, West Bengal [1954] INSC 108 (1 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 01 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 108 SC

Insurance Act, 1938

Headnote :

The Indian Income-tax Act (XI of 1922), section 10(7) and schedule Rule 2(a)(b) as published in 1939 outlines how income tax is determined for insurance companies. According to this act, the profits and gains from Life Insurance business for the fiscal years 1943-1944 to 1946-1947 must be calculated...

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Assam Bengal Cement Co. Ltd. Vs. The Commissioner of Income-Tax, West Bengal [1954] INSC 109 (11 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 109 SC

Headnote :

Section 10(2)(xv) of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922, refers to \'capital expenditure\' for which the taxpayer is not entitled to any allowance. This term is contrasted with \'revenue expenditure\', for which the taxpayer can claim allowances under section 10(2)(xv) of the Act.The Full Bench of the...

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Muir Mills Co., Ltd. Vs. Suti Mills Mazdoor Union, Kanpur [1954] INSC 110 (19 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 110 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The term \"bonus\" refers to a cash payment that is given in addition to regular wages. It typically serves as a cash incentive that is contingent upon meeting specific standards of attendance and performance.There are two key conditions that must be met for a bonus demand to be considered valid: (1...

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P. Joseph John Vs. The State of Travancore-Cochin [1954] INSC 111 (25 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 111 SC

Constitution of India
Government of India Act, 1935

Headnote :

An inquiry was conducted against the petitioner under the Travancore Public Servants (Inquiries) Act (Act XI of 1132) following a resolution from the Council of Ministers. The petitioner participated in the inquiry, denied the allegations, and raised legal objections regarding the authority of the I...

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Sakhawat Ali Vs. The State of Orissa [1954] INSC 112 (25 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 112 SC

Constitution of India
Orissa General Clauses Act, 1937
Orissa Municipal Act, 1950
Orissa Municipal Act, 1950

Headnote :

The stipulations in section 16(1)(x) of the Orissa Municipal Act, 1950, which disqualify a paid legal practitioner from being elected to a seat in the Municipality if they represent or oppose the Municipality, do not infringe upon the fundamental rights of that legal practitioner as guaranteed by ar...

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Edward Ezra & ANR Vs. The State of West Bengal [1954] INSC 113 (30 November 1954)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 113 SC

Government of India Act, 1935
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

Section 12 of the West Bengal Act XII of 1952 states:\"This Act does not apply to any proceedings that were ongoing at the time the West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Courts) Amending Ordinance 1952 came into effect in any court other than a Special Court.\"In an appeal to the High Court of...

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Budhan Choudhry and Other Vs. The State of Bihar [1954] INSC 114 (2 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 114 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 28. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
CrPC Section 30. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

It is well established that while Article 14 of the Constitution prohibits class legislation, it does allow for reasonable classification for legislative purposes. To meet the criteria for permissible classification, two conditions must be satisfied: (i) the classification must be based on an intell...

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Naresh Charan Das Gupta Vs. Paresh Charan Das Gupta [1954] INSC 115 (2 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 115 SC

Indian Succession Act, 1925

Headnote :

Once it has been established that a will was executed with the proper formalities by an individual who possesses the necessary understanding and appears to be acting freely, the responsibility to demonstrate that it was executed under undue influence falls on the person making that claim.It is well...

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Pandurang, Tukia and Bhillia Vs. The State of Hyderabad [1954] INSC 116 (3 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 116 SC

CrPC Section 377. Appeal by the State Government against sentence
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
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 :

It is firmly established that the concept of common intention under section 34 of the Indian Penal Code necessitates a prior agreement among the individuals involved. A prearranged plan is essential because for one person to be held vicariously liable for another\'s criminal act, that act must have...

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Duni Chand Rataria Vs. Bhuwalka Brothers Ltd. [1954] INSC 117 (3 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 117 SC

Government of India Act, 1935
Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Headnote :

Delivery is defined in section 2(2) of the Indian Sale of Goods Act, 1930 as the voluntary transfer of possession from one person to another. This definition encompasses not only actual delivery but also symbolic or constructive delivery as understood in this context.The term \"actual delivery of po...

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Captain Ganpati Singhji Vs. The State of Ajmer & ANR [1954] INSC 118 (3 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 118 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

According to Section 40 of the Ajmer Laws Regulation of 1877 (Reg. III of 1877), the Chief Commissioner has the authority to establish rules regarding the implementation of an effective system for conservancy and sanitation at fairs. The first three sub-rules of Rule 1, created by the Chief Commissi...

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Bhataraju Nageshw Ara Rao Vs. The Hon'ble Judges of The Madrashigh Court & Ors [1954] INSC 119 (3 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 119 SC

Headnote :

It is incorrect and unsuitable to include the Judges of the High Court as respondents in an appeal made to the Supreme Court by an Advocate who has been suspended by the High Court under section 12 of the Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926. In this type of appeal, the appropriate respondents should be th...

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The Bengal Immunity Company Limited Vs. The State of Bihar & Ors [1954] INSC 120 (4 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 04 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 120 SC

Constitution of India
Government of India Act, 1935
Gwalior
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Poppatlal Shah Vs. The State of Madras [1953] INSC 27 (30 March 1953)
State of Travancore-Cochin & Ors Vs. Shanmugha Vilas Cashew Nut Factory & Ors [1953] INSC 40 (8 May 1953)

Headnote :

The appellant company, which has its registered office in Calcutta and its factory and laboratory located in the District of 24-Parganas in West Bengal, is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of sera, vaccines, biological products, and medicines. It is registered as a dealer under the Bengal Fi...

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Dhirendra Chandra Pal Vs. Associated Bank of Tripura Ltd. [1954] INSC 121 (6 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 06 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 121 SC

Headnote :

The purpose of the Banking Companies Act of 1949 is to establish a system for the swift and efficient conclusion of liquidation proceedings. In the absence of any specific provisions to the contrary in the Act or any rules established by the High Court under section 45-G (added by Act XX of 1950), t...

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Hari Vishnu Kamath Vs. Syed Ahmad Ishaque & Ors [1954] INSC 122 (9 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 09 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 122 SC

Constitution of India
Government of India Act, 1935

Headnote :

Article 226 of the Constitution grants High Courts the authority to issue appropriate writs to any individual or authority within their territorial jurisdiction, in absolute and unqualified terms. This includes Election Tribunals operating within the High Courts\' jurisdiction. The High Court\'s pow...

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Gurunath Alias Bhimaji Vs. Kamalabai, Kom Kenchangaudanadgaudar & Ors [1954] INSC 123 (10 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 10 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 123 SC

Headnote :

According to established Hindu Law, a widow\'s ability to adopt ceases when a grandson or the widow of her son, who is capable of continuing the lineage through adoption, comes into the picture.The authority of a mother to adopt is not nullified simply because her son has reached a level of ceremoni...

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H. N. Rishbud and Inder Singh Vs. The State of Delhi [1954] INSC 124 (14 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 14 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 124 SC

CrPC Section 11. Courts of Judicial Magistrates
CrPC Section 156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases
CrPC Section 190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 420. Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

Headnote :

It was determined that sections 5(4) and the proviso to section 3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 (II of 1947), along with the corresponding section 5-A of the Prevention of Corruption (Second Amendment) Act, 1952 (LIX of 1952), are mandatory rather than directory. Consequently, any invest...

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Sri Monohar Das Mohanta Vs. Charu Chandra Pal & Ors [1954] INSC 125 (20 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 20 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 125 SC

Headnote :

A presumption of a lost grant is established in favor of an individual who does not make a claim against the owner but instead demonstrates long-standing and uninterrupted possession, asserting a title derived from the owner without any opposition. This possession and assertion can only be explained...

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Shreekantiah Ramayya Munipalli Vs. The State of Bombay [1954] INSC 126 (22 December 1954)

Judgement Date : 22 Dec 1954

Citation : 1954 Latest Caselaw 126 SC

CrPC Section 197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 114. Abettor present when offence is committed
IPC Section 409. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent

Headnote :

The three accused, who were government employees, faced joint charges for an offense punishable under section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. Additionally, they were charged together with committing a breach of trust in furtherance of their common intention under section 409 of the I...

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