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The Asiatic Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Vs. Sub-Lt. Arabinda Chakravarti [1959] INSC 1 (12 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 12 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 1 SC

Headnote :

On the afternoon of December 13, 1940, a cargo ship named N departed from Madras harbor, heading towards Calcutta and the open sea. It was navigating in a cleared channel outside the harbor and was correctly positioned on the starboard side of the channel. At approximately 6:25 p.m., a patrol ship,...

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Faguna Kanta Nath Vs. The State of Assam [1959] INSC 2 (13 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 13 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 2 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Dalip Singh & Ors Vs. State of Punjab [1953] INSC 42 (15 May 1953)

Headnote :

The appellant faced trial for an offense under section 165A of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly aiding K, an Inspector responsible for inspecting paddy, in committing an offense under section 161 of the Code. According to the prosecution, while the complainant was selling paddy, K demanded a brib...

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Deep Chand Vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors [1959] INSC 3 (15 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 15 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 3 SC

Constitution of India
General Clauses Act, 1897
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

Headnote :

These appeals challenged the constitutionality of the Uttar Pradesh Transport Service (Development) Act, 1955 (U. P. IX Of 1955), which was enacted by the State Legislature with the President\'s approval, as well as the legitimacy of the nationalization scheme and the notifications issued by the Sta...

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The Western India Theatres Ltd. Vs. The Cantonment Board, Poona, Cantonment [1959] INSC 4 (16 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 16 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 4 SC

Government of India Act, 1935

Headnote :

The appellant, a public limited company, leased two cinema houses, \"West End\" and \"Capitol,\" located in the Poona cantonment area. On June 17, 1948, the Bombay Government, with the approval of the Governor-General-in-Council, imposed various taxes in the Poona cantonment, including an entertainm...

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Gopi Chand Vs. The Delhi Administration [1959] INSC 5 (20 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 20 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 5 SC

Constitution of India
Delegation of Powers
Delegation of Powers
General Clauses Act, 1897
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 409. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent
Punjab General Clauses Act, 1898
Punjab General Clauses Act, 1898

Headnote :

Section 36(1) of the East Punjab Public Safety Act, 1949 (Punj. 5 of 1949), was enacted in response to the disturbances following the partition of India, aiming to ensure public safety and maintain order. It stipulated that offenses listed in the Act and committed in areas designated as dangerously...

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Jute & Gunny Brokers Ltd. Vs. M/S. New Central Jute Mills Co., Ltd. [1959] INSC 6 (20 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 20 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 6 SC

West Bengal Jute (Control of Prices) Act, 1950

Headnote :

In relation to a dispute between the appellant company and the respondent company, which was submitted to arbitration by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce as per the arbitration clause in their contract dated April 6, 1951, an award was issued on February 29, 1952, in favor of the appellant. The respon...

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Tiruvenibai & ANR Vs. Smt. Lilabai [1959] INSC 7 (21 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 21 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 7 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Section 107. TPA, Leases how made.
Section 54. TPA, “Sale” defined.

Headnote :

A document that appeared to be a receipt and had a four anna revenue stamp was created by M in favor of the respondent. It stated, among other things: \"I have today transferred to you the land described below, which I own. You are now the occupancy tenant of this land and may use it as you wish for...

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M/S. Diwan Sugar & General Mills (Private) Ltd. & Ors Vs. The Union of India [1959] INSC 8 (23 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 23 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 8 SC

Constitution of India
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Headnote :

Exercising the powers granted under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Clause 5 of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1955, the Government of India issued a notification on July 30, 1958, establishing the ex-factory price per maund of sugar produced in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and North Biha...

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Bengal Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Ltd., Calcutta Vs. Their Workmen [1959] INSC 9 (28 January 1959)

Judgement Date : 28 Jan 1959

Citation : 1959 Latest Caselaw 9 SC

Constitution of India
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Pritam Singh Vs. The State [1950] INSC 11 (5 May 1950)

Headnote :

Dissatisfied with the 195 Award, the employees presented a new set of demands to the Company, which were resolved through a written agreement. This agreement stipulated that the current dearness allowance rate would remain in effect, subject to adjustments based on any significant future changes in...

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