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The State of Punjab Vs. Nathu Ram [1961] INSC 203 (1 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 01 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 203 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The Punjab Government acquired certain parcels of land owned by two brothers, L and N, who declined the compensation offered. They requested the Government of Punjab to refer their joint claim to arbitration under rule 6 of the Punjab Land Acquisition (Defence of India) Rules, 1943, asserting that t...

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M/S. Binani Commercial Co., Ltd. Vs. Ramanlal, Maganlal Mehta [1961] INSC 204 (1 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 01 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 204 SC

Headnote :

The Supply and Prices of Goods Act, 1950, established regulations for controlling the prices, supply, and distribution of certain goods vital to the national economy. According to Section 4(1)(c), the Central Government is authorized to determine the maximum quantity of such goods that can be sold t...

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Dr. Gopal Dass Verma Vs. Dr. S. K. Bhardwaj & ANR [1961] INSC 205 (2 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 02 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 205 SC

Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952

Headnote :

The respondent, as a tenant of the appellant, was residing in part of the premises while using the larger portion for his work as an ear, nose, and throat specialist. The appellant initiated legal action to evict the respondent, claiming (i) that he needed the premises for his own residence, and (ii...

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Mohammad Hussain Gulam Mohammad & ANR Vs. The State of Bombay & ANR [1961] INSC 206 (2 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 02 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 206 SC

Constitution of India
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Minimum Wages Act, 1948

Headnote :

The Bombay Agricultural Produce Markets Act of 1939 was established by the Bombay Legislature to enhance the regulation of the buying and selling of agricultural products within the State of Bombay and to create markets for these products. The Act empowered the commissioner to designate specific are...

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Installment Supply (P.) Ltd. & ANR Vs. The Union of India & Ors [1961] INSC 207 (2 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 02 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 207 SC

Central Sales Tax Act, 1956

Headnote :

Section 2(g) of the Bengal Finance (Sales Tax) Act, 1941, as applicable to Delhi State, defines \"Sale\" as any transfer of property in goods for cash, deferred payment, or other valuable consideration, which includes transfers of property in goods related to contract execution. However, it excludes...

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Delhi Administration Vs. Ram Singh [1961] INSC 208 (3 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 03 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 208 SC

CrPC Section 156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases
CrPC Section 166. When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search warrant
CrPC Section 5. Saving
IPC Section 187. Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance

Headnote :

The respondent faced prosecution for an offense under Section 8 of the Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act, 1956. A charge-sheet was submitted to a First Class Magistrate in Delhi by a sub-inspector, who was the officer in charge of the police station and had conducted the investig...

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State of Bihar & ANR Vs. Umesh Jha [1961] INSC 209 (3 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 03 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 209 SC

Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950
Constitution of India

Headnote :

Section 4(h) of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, as modified by the Bihar Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1959, grants the Collector the authority to invalidate anticipatory land transfers intended to undermine the Act\'s purpose. This provision is safeguarded by Article 31A of the Constitution, even...

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Tarachand Damu Sutar Vs. The State of Maharashtra [1961] INSC 210 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 210 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section1. Title and extent of operation of the Code

Headnote :

The appellant faced trial for an offense under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly murdering his wife. The primary evidence against him was the uncorroborated dying declaration made by the wife. The Sessions judge accepted this evidence but convicted the appellant under section 304 Pa...

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Ramlal, Motilal And Chhotelal Vs. Rewa Coalfields Ltd. [1961] INSC 211 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 211 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

In a case concerning an application under Section 5 of the Indian Limitation Act for the condonation of a one-day delay in filing an appeal, the issue arose as to whether the appellant needed to justify his actions throughout the entire period allowed for filing the appeal, or only the delay between...

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Sheodhyan Singh & Ors Vs. Musammat Santchara Kuer & Ors [1961] INSC 212 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 212 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
CrPC Section 107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases

Headnote :

In the final sale decree of a mortgage case and in the sale certificate, the property in question was incorrectly listed as No. 160 instead of its actual number, No. 1060. Despite this error, the property was otherwise adequately described, allowing for its clear identification. The appellants argue...

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Seth Hiralal Patni Vs. Sri Kali Nath [1961] INSC 213 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 213 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Decrees and Orders Validating Act, 1936

Headnote :

The respondent filed a lawsuit on the Original Side of the Bombay High Court against the appellant to recover his commission related to certain share transactions in Agra. The plaint was submitted after receiving permission from the Bombay High Court under clause 12 of the Letters Patent. One of the...

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Joginder Singh & Ors Vs. The Deputy Custodian General of Evacuee Property [1961] INSC 214 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 214 SC

Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950

Headnote :

Respondents Nos. 4 to 9, who were displaced individuals from Pakistan, were granted certain rural lands in the village of Karodian on a quasi-permanent basis. Upon receiving information from Pakistan that they were eligible for urban allotment, their allotment in Karodian was revoked, and they were...

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Shriram Jhunjhunwala Vs. The State of Bombay & Ors [1961] INSC 215 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 215 SC

Headnote :

The State Government issued a mining licence to the appellant for an area of 83.18 acres as he requested. However, the Union Government altered this decision, stating that a licence for 32 acres of the total area could not be issued, and that the licence should only cover the remaining area. The 32-...

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Hari Shankar Lal Vs. Shambhunath Prasad & Ors [1961] INSC 216 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 216 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, along with respondents 1 and 2 and their mother, submitted their dispute to arbitration through a registered agreement. The arbitrators commenced their work within 10 days of this agreement. Approximately a year later, the parties\' mother passed away, and the arbitrators halted their...

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State of Punjab Vs. Suraj Parkash Kapur [1961] INSC 217 (4 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 04 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 217 SC

Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950
Constitution of India
Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954
Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954
Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954
East Punjab Holdings (Consolidation and Prevention of Fragmentation) Act, 1948

Headnote :

The respondents, a joint Hindu family and evacuees from Pakistan, were assigned specific lands by the Custodian of Evacuee Property. Following a notification from the State Government under section 14 of the East Punjab Holdings (Consolidation and Prevention of Fragmentation) Act, 1948, a draft sche...

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Charu Chandra Kundu Vs. Gurupada Ghosh [1961] INSC 218 (5 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 05 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 218 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Headnote :

In a lawsuit initiated by the respondent to recover funds he claimed were owed to him by the appellant, the appellant argued that the obligation had been fulfilled.To support this argument, the appellant attempted to present a statement he claimed was made by the respondent before the Income-tax Off...

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The Commissioner of Income-Tax new Delhi Vs. M/S. Chuni Lal Moonga Ram [1961] INSC 219 (5 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 05 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 219 SC

Business Profits Tax Act, 1947

Headnote :

In the assessment year 1946-47, the taxpayer was engaged in speculative trading in bullion in Delhi. They conducted forward transactions with parties in Bhatinda (located in the Patiala State, which is outside the taxable territories of British India) and incurred losses from these transactions. The...

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Krishnamurthi Vasudeorao Deshpande & ANR Vs. Dhruwaraj [1961] INSC 220 (5 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 05 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 220 SC

Headnote :

The respondent was adopted by a widow approximately 63 years after her husband\'s death. The husband had passed away before his father \'N\', leaving behind the widow and two daughters, K and S. Upon N\'s death, K and S inherited the estate equally. After K\'s death, her son inherited her share, and...

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The River Steam Navigation Co., Ltd Vs. Shyam Sundar Tea Co., Ltd. [1961] INSC 221 (5 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 05 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 221 SC

Carriers Act, 1865

Headnote :

The determination of whether a carrier qualifies as a common carrier depends on its public declaration, which can be made through public announcements or through its actions. It does not matter if the transportation is restricted to specific types of goods, particular routes, or designated points.In...

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The State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. Shri Mouia Bux & Ors [1961] INSC 222 (5 May 1961)

Judgement Date : 05 May 1961

Citation : 1961 Latest Caselaw 222 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
General Clauses Act, 1897
Government of India Act, 1935
Government of Part C States Act, 1951
States Reorganisation Act, 1956

Headnote :

The respondents secured a lease from the Government of Vindhya Pradesh to collect tendu leaves. Subsequently, the Government revoked the lease and attempted to reclaim the remaining lease payments. In response, the respondents initiated a lawsuit seeking damages and an injunction to prevent the Gove...

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