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K. A. Abbas Vs. The Union of India & ANR [1970] INSC 201 (24 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 24 Sep 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 201 SC

Cinematograph Act, 1952
Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

The petitioner created a documentary titled \"A Tale of Four Cities,\" which aimed to highlight the disparity between the wealthy and the impoverished in the four major cities of the country. The film featured scenes from the red light district in Bombay. Although the petitioner sought a \'U\' Certi...

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Naresh Chandra Sanyal Vs. Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Ltd. [1970] INSC 202 (25 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 25 Sep 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 202 SC

Section 74. Compensation of breach of contract where penalty stipulated for

Headnote :

According to the articles of association of the Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Ltd., the Committee is empowered under Article 21 to expel or suspend a member if they refuse to comply with the Committee\'s decisions regarding matters outlined in the articles or the bye-laws. As per Article 22, a...

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Bansidhar Shankarlal Vs. Mohd. Ibrahim & ANR [1970] INSC 203 (25 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 25 Sep 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 203 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The first respondent initiated legal proceedings in the Court of the Subordinate Judge Alipore seeking a decree for ejectment concerning land occupied by a company. The court ruled in favor of the suit. Prior to the decree, the company secured a loan from the appellant and mortgaged its fixed assets...

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Bhajan Lal Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [1970] INSC 204 (28 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 28 Sep 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 204 SC

Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953
Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953

Headnote :

The appellant filed an ejectment proceeding under section 14A of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953. However, before any orders were issued regarding this application, the tenant commenced a proceeding under section 18 to exercise his right to purchase the land. Ultimately, both proceedin...

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Dy. Chief Controller of Imports & Exports New Delhi Vs. K. T. Kosalram & Ors [1970] INSC 205 (29 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 29 Sep 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 205 SC

State of West Bengal Vs. Motilal Kanoria [1966] INSC 76 (15 March 1966)

Headnote :

According to Section 3 of the Imports and Exports Act of 1947, the Central Government has the authority to issue an Order published in the Official Gazette to prohibit, restrict, or control the import, export, transportation, or shipment of goods of a specified type. The Central Government enacted t...

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V.L.Rohlua Vs. Dy. Commr. Aijal, Distt. Mizo [1970] INSC 206 (29 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 206 SC

CrPC Section 344. Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

The petitioner resided in the Mizo District and was apprehended by the Armed Forces under section 4(c) of the Armed Forces (Assam & Manipur) Special Powers Act, 1958. He was transferred to the Civil Authorities on March 2, 1968, approximately two months after his arrest. Subsequently, two criminal c...

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Rajanikant Vs. State of Maharashtra [1970] INSC 207 (30 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 30 Sep 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 207 SC

CrPC Section 410. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates

Headnote :

The appellant was found guilty by the Trial Court of offenses under Sections 326 and 324 of the Indian Penal Code for intentionally causing serious injury with a dangerous weapon to one individual, and for causing injury to three others. He received a four-year prison sentence for the conviction und...

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D. N. Roy AND S. K. Bannerjee & Ors Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1970] INSC 208 (30 September 1970)

Judgement Date : 30 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 208 SC

Mineral Concession Rules, 1960

Headnote :

The respondent-State issued a mining lease to the appellant. The 5th respondent, whose application was denied, approached the Central Government under rule 54 of the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960, requesting (i) the annulment of the lease granted to the appellant, and (ii) the issuance of a lease f...

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R. C. Chandiok & ANR Vs. Chuni Lal Sabharwal & Ors [1970] INSC 209 (12 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 12 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 209 SC

Headnote :

The respondents, who had been assigned a plot by the Rehabilitation Ministry, agreed to sell it to the appellants and received a portion of the purchase price. At the time of the contract, the respondents\' title was not fully established, as the lease deed in their favor had not been executed by th...

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Parbhat General Agencies Vs. Union of India & ANR [1970] INSC 210 (12 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 12 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 210 SC

Headnote :

The appellants entered into agreements with the Union of India, which granted them specific areas in a forest for tapping Resin Blazes. These agreements contained an arbitration clause stipulating that any questions, differences, or disputes between the parties would be submitted to arbitration by t...

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State of Gujarat & ANR Vs. Acharya D. Pandey & Ors [1970] INSC 211 (12 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 12 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 211 SC

CrPC Section 342. Power to order court
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

State of Maharashtra Vs. Mayer Hans George [1964] INSC 179 (24 August 1964)

Headnote :

The allegations stated that the first accused, who served as the Acharya of a public trust, withdrew funds from the trust to cover his tax obligations, while the other accused, as trustees, were complicit in these legal violations, and that the funds were later reimbursed. As a result, the accused w...

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State of Punjab Vs. Ramjilal & Ors [1970] INSC 212 (12 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 12 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 212 SC

Punjab Pre-Emption Act, 1913
Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913
Punjab Pre-Emption Act, 1913

Headnote :

Surinder Kumar and Virender Kumar, the defendants in this case, acquired a plot of land in District Gurgaon on May 9, 1958.On January 9, 1959, the plaintiffs initiated a lawsuit in the Civil Court to preempt the sale. Subsequently, on November 16, 1961, the Government of Punjab issued a notification...

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Ranendra Narayan Sinha & Ors Vs. State of West Bengal [1970] INSC 213 (12 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 12 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 213 SC

Headnote :

The appellant\'s predecessors, who were zamindars of Pargana Goas, held certain ferries and earned income by granting rights to transport passengers and goods, as well as by imposing tolls on the ferries. The revenue owed to the Government for these ferries was assessed separately at Rs. 4800. The r...

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Jagdish Prasad Shastri Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1970] INSC 214 (13 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 13 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 214 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellant was employed in the Department of Panchayat Raj in Uttar Pradesh. On January 7, 1959, he was ranked at the top of the list of Panchayat Secretaries eligible for promotion to the position of Panchayat Inspector. Subsequently, on June 22, 1960, he was promoted to the role of Panchayat In...

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Rani & ANR Vs. Santa Bala Debnath & Ors [1970] INSC 215 (14 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 14 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 215 SC

Headnote :

A Hindu woman, governed by the Dayabhaga system of law, executed a sale deed stating that she was selling her property due to financial needs and to settle certain debts. After her passing, her sons filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration that the sale deed was not binding on them, claiming it was exe...

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Union of India Vs. West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. [1970] INSC 216 (14 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 14 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 216 SC

Headnote :

The respondent company operated a factory located in Dandeli, at the end of the Alnawar-Dandeli branch of the Southern Railway. This branch line was utilized for transporting coal, limestone, and other materials necessary for its manufacturing processes, as well as for shipping its finished products...

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Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (P) Ltd.Jhansi Vs. Excise Commissioner, U.P. & Ors [1970] INSC 217 (14 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 14 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 217 SC

Medicinal and Toilet Preparation (Excise Duties) Act, 1955

Headnote :

The appellant manufactures certain medicines using substances such as tincture and spirit, which contain alcohol. The issue at hand is whether he is obligated to pay duty under the Medicinal and Toilet Preparation (Excise Duties) Act, 1955.HELD: (1) The preparations in question are proprietary medic...

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Pampakavi Rayappa Belagali Vs. B. D. Jatti & Ors [1970] INSC 218 (15 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 15 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 218 SC

Representation of the People Act, 1950
Representation of the People Act, 1951

Headnote :

Through an election petition, two voters from the constituency, the appellants, contested the election of the first respondent to the Mysore Legislative Assembly in 1967 for the Jamkhandi constituency. They alleged, among other things, that the first respondent had stopped being a person who ordinar...

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Bihar State Board of Religious Trust Vs. Palat Lall & ANR [1970] INSC 219 (16 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 16 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 219 SC

Bihar Hindu Religious Trusts Act, 1950

Deoki Nandan Vs. Murlidhar [1956] INSC 53 (4 October 1956)

Headnote :

In December 1908, an uncle of the two respondents created a will that endowed certain properties to an idol. He had two wives and no sons from either. He appointed his two wives and his sister as \"Mutawallies, managers, and executives\" to oversee the endowment during their lifetimes, and stipulate...

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Channabasappa Basappa Happali Vs. State of Mysore [1970] INSC 220 (16 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 16 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 220 SC

Headnote :

A departmental inquiry was initiated against the appellant, a police constable, on the grounds that he was absent from duty without leave or permission, having exceeded his authorized leave. Additionally, he undertook a fast, which was against the discipline of the police force. In response to the E...

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Bhagwan Das (Dead) By Lrs. & Ors Vs. Chet Ram [1970] INSC 221 (16 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 16 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 221 SC

Punjab Pre-Emption Act, 1913
Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913
Punjab Pre-Emption Act, 1913

Headnote :

The appellants acquired certain lands and initiated a lawsuit against the respondent, who was a tenant-at-will of the vendor, seeking eviction. The court ruled in favor of the appellants, allowing them to take possession and terminating the respondent\'s tenancy. Subsequently, the respondent filed a...

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Lakshmiratan Cotton Mills Co. Ltd. Vs. Aluminium Corporation of India Ltd. [1970] INSC 222 (16 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 16 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 222 SC

Headnote :

Before January 18, 1944, six companies, including M/s. Lakshmiratan Cotton Mills Co. Ltd. (the appellant) and the Aluminium Corporation of India Ltd. (the respondent), were jointly managed by two groups known as the Singhania and Gupta groups. Due to disputes between these groups, the matter was ref...

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Gopal Prasad Sinha Vs. State of Bihar [1970] INSC 223 (16 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 16 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 223 SC

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

Headnote :

The appellant faced trial under section 409 of the Indian Penal Code for committing criminal breach of trust while serving as a cashier between January 31, 1960, and November 30, 1960. He had previously been tried under the same section for a different period, from December 8, 1960, to August 17, 19...

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Union of India Vs. Allied International Products Ltd. & ANR [1970] INSC 224 (19 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 19 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 224 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

Headnote :

The first respondents, a limited company, issued a prospectus inviting the public to subscribe to its shares. The prospectus indicated that the company was seeking enlistment of its shares on the Bombay, Calcutta, and Delhi Stock Exchanges, which were recognized exchanges as per section 2(39) of the...

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Bhagwant Pundalik & ANR Vs. Kishan Ganpat Bharaskal & Ors [1970] INSC 225 (19 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 19 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 225 SC

Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region) Act, 1958

Headnote :

The respondents secured a lease for the cultivation of land.When the landlord expressed a desire to personally cultivate the land, the respondents returned the land to the landlord. This surrender was not documented in writing, nor was it verified by the Tehsildar. The landlord cultivated the land f...

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Kulbhushan Kumar Vs. Raj Kumari & ANR [1970] INSC 226 (20 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 20 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 226 SC

Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956

Headnote :

The appellant and the respondent were married in May 1945.Shortly after their marriage, the husband no longer wished for the wife to live with him, resulting in a complete separation between them. They welcomed a daughter in August 1946.In 1951, the respondent sent a registered letter requesting mai...

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Gangappa Gurupadappa Gugwad Gulbarga Vs. Rachawwa, Widow of Lochanappa Gugwad & Ors [1970] INSC 227 (23 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 23 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 227 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

R intended to adopt L as his son but ultimately did not proceed with the adoption.According to R\'s will, which was executed in 1919, L inherited R\'s property upon R\'s death. In 1935, the appellant filed a lawsuit against L and the trustees appointed under R\'s will. The appellant claimed that the...

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State of Assam & ANR Vs. Daksha Prasad Deka & Ors [1970] INSC 228 (23 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 23 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 228 SC

State of Orissa Vs. Dr. (Miss) Binapani Dei & Ors [1967] INSC 33 (7 February 1967)

Headnote :

The respondent was appointed as Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police effective January 17, 1929, and he requested that his date of birth be recorded in the service records as July 1, 1910. According to F.R. 56(a), he was subject to compulsory retirement on July 1, 1965. In 1963, he submitted a request...

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Addl. Collector of Customs, Calcutta & Ors Vs. Best & Company [1970] INSC 229 (23 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 23 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 229 SC

Headnote :

According to Section 3 of the Imports & Exports Control Act 18 of 1947, all goods subject to any order under subsection (1) are considered goods for which import and export have been prohibited under Section 19 of the Sea Customs Act 8 of 1878, and all provisions of that Act will apply accordingly....

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Municipal Board, Nainital & ANR Vs. Brij Mohan Chandra [1970] INSC 230 (26 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 230 SC

Headnote :

In May 1967, while the first respondent was traveling on a U.P. Government Roadways bus from Bhowali to Nainital, he was asked to pay toll tax at the municipal toll barrier but refused. Consequently, the Executive Officer of the Municipal Board, Nainital, lodged a complaint against him under section...

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Union of India Vs. M/S. Sohanlal Sampatlal [1970] INSC 231 (27 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 27 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 231 SC

Headnote :

The respondent company mailed a parcel containing gold coins, which were purchased for Rs. 2465-14-0, from Bombay to Bikaner. After including Rs. 9-1-6 for insurance and a 1% profit margin, the total value, as claimed by the respondent, amounted to Rs. 2499-11-6. The parcel was insured for a total o...

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Madhu Limaye & ANR Vs. Ved Murti & Ors [1970] INSC 232 (28 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 232 SC

CrPC Section 107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases
CrPC Section 151. Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences

Headnote :

The police apprehended the petitioners due to concerns about violent and destructive behavior, arresting them without a warrant and presenting them to the Magistrate to be bound over under section 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. No proceedings were initiated under section 107 prior to their a...

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Madhu Limaye Vs. Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Monghyr & Ors [1970] INSC 233 (28 October 1970)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 233 SC

CrPC Section 91. Summons to produce document or other thing
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 188. Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

State of Bihar Vs. K. K. Misra & Ors [1969] INSC 315 (29 October 1969)

Headnote :

Regarding the inquiries: (1) Did section 144 and (2) Chapter VIII of the Criminal Procedure Code of 1898 infringe upon Articles 19(a), (b), (c), and (d) of the Constitution?

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Megna Mills Co. Ltd. Vs. Ashoka Marketing Co [1970] INSC 234 (6 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 234 SC

Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952

Headnote :

The appellant was a member of the East India Jute and Hessian Exchange Limited, the sole association recognized under the Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act of 1952, while the respondent was not a member. On December 21, 1962, the parties engaged in a transaction through a letter from the respondent...

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Burmah Shell Oil Storage & Distribution Coof India Vs. Burmah Shell Management Staff Association & Ors [1970] INSC 235 (12 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 12 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 235 SC

Air Force Act, 1950
Army Act, 1950
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The junior management staff members of the Burmah Shell Management Staff Association initiated an industrial dispute, which the Government subsequently referred to the Industrial Tribunal. This referral was limited to the junior management staff in the Maharashtra region. At the time of the referral...

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State of Mysore & Ors Vs. M/S. D. Cawasji & Co. & Ors [1970] INSC 236 (18 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 236 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

According to the Mysore Excise Act of 1901, which was later replaced by the 1965 Act, the exclusive right to sell toddy at retail in various regions was auctioned off, with the payment made by the licensee to the State commonly referred to as \"shop-rent.\" Additionally, a \"tree-tax\" and \"tree-re...

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Khajamian Wakf Estates Vs. State of Madras & ANR [1970] INSC 237 (18 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 237 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

In the State of Madras, there were three categories of inams: (1) those that consisted solely of the grant of melwaram; (2) those that included both melwaram and kudivaram; and (3) minor inams.The Madras Inams (Assessment) Act of 1956 imposed full assessment on all inam lands, with the exception of...

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Estate of Late, Rangalal Jajodia Vs. Commissioner of Income-Tax Madras [1970] INSC 238 (19 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 238 SC

Headnote :

R submitted his income tax and excess profits tax returns to the Income Officer/Excess Profits Tax Officer for the assessment years 1942-43 and 1943-44, along with the relevant accounting periods. He adhered to the statutory notices issued by the Revenue Officer but passed away before the assessment...

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The Check Post Officer & Ors Vs. K. P. Abdulla Bros [1970] INSC 239 (23 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 239 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

According to subsection 3 of section 42 of the Madras General Sales Tax Act, 1959, the Officer-in-charge of a check-post or barrier is authorized to seize and confiscate any goods being transported in a vehicle if those goods lack the necessary documentation outlined in the three sub-clauses.The iss...

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State of Mysore Vs. H. Papanna Gowda & ANR [1970] INSC 240 (24 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 240 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The University of Agricultural Sciences Act, 1963, was enacted by the Mysore State Legislature to create a University aimed at advancing agricultural and related sciences within the State. According to section 7(4) of the Act, the management and oversight of certain research institutions under the a...

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A.Lakshmanarao Vs. Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Parvatipuram & Ors [1970] INSC 241 (24 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 241 SC

CrPC Section 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
CrPC Section 196. Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence
CrPC Section 24. Public Prosecutors
CrPC Section 344. Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence

Headnote :

The petitioner was arrested on July 17, 1970, and was brought before a first-class Magistrate the following day, where he was remanded to judicial custody for 15 days under section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. At the time of his remand, he was informed that his arrest was related to a case...

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Ugamsingh & Mishrimal Vs. Kesrimal & Ors, [1970] INSC 242 (26 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 26 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 242 SC

Headnote :

Respondents 1 to 9 initiated legal action against the Appellants and several other respondents, seeking a declaration that they had been conducting worship of the idol of Adeshwarji in the temple named after him in Paroli, without interference, in accordance with the practices of the Digambri Sect o...

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State of Bihar & ANR Vs. Tata Engineering & Locomotive Co. Ltd. [1970] INSC 243 (27 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 243 SC

Central Sales Tax Act, 1956
Constitution of India

Headnote :

The assessee, which has its registered office in Bombay and a factory in Bihar, was engaged in the manufacturing and selling of trucks, bus chassis, and spare parts to its appointed dealers and others. Agreements were established between the assessee and the appointed dealers, designating specific t...

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Chinta Lingam & Ors Vs. Government of India & Ors [1970] INSC 244 (30 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 244 SC

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

Pannalal Binjraj Vs. Union of India [1956] INSC 86 (21 December 1956)

Headnote :

The appellants, who were negatively impacted by the Rice (Southern Zone) Movement Control Order of 1957, the Southern States (Regulation of Exports of Rice) Order of 1964, and the Andhra Pradesh Rice and Paddy (Restriction of Movement) Order of 1965, filed petitions under Article 226 of the Constitu...

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Joginder Singh Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh [1970] INSC 245 (30 November 1970)

Judgement Date : 30 Nov 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 245 SC

Army Act, 1950
CrPC Section 248. Acquittal or conviction
IPC Section 376. Punishment for rape

Headnote :

The appellant served as a Lance Naik in a military regiment and was appointed as the Granthi of a temple frequented by military personnel. While fulfilling this role, he was charged with an offense under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. The police officer investigating the case conducted an ide...

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Kakinada Annadana Samajam Vs. Commissioner of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments [1970] INSC 246 (2 December 1970)

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 246 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The appellants, who are hereditary trustees of religious and charitable institutions and endowments, asserted their right to manage and oversee the secular estate of the institutions or endowments for which they serve as hereditary trustees. However, they did not claim any proprietary or beneficial...

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Tarachand Vs. Superintendent of Central Excise, Bombay [1970] INSC 247 (3 December 1970)

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 247 SC

Gold (Control) Act, 1965

Headnote :

The Appellant was searched upon disembarking from a plane at the H.A.L. Aerodrome in Bangalore on November 16, 1963, where a quantity of gold was discovered and confiscated from him. Following the acquisition of approval from the Collector under section 137(1) of the Customs Act and Rule 126-Q of th...

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Appar Apar Singh Vs. The State of Punjab & Ors, [1970] INSC 248 (3 December 1970)

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 248 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellant, who was part of the Punjab Education Service Class II, received a promotion to Class I service on an officiating basis and was subsequently appointed as the Principal of the College. K, a staff member at the College, made various allegations against him during a public meeting. An inq...

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Jadunath Singh & ANR Vs. State of U.P [1970] INSC 249 (7 December 1970)

Judgement Date : 07 Dec 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 249 SC

CrPC Section 88. Power to take bond for appearance
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 384. Punishment for extortion

Headnote :

The appellants faced charges under Section 302 in conjunction with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. Aside from P, who sustained injuries during the incident, the prosecution claimed there were two additional eyewitnesses, M and D, who were familiar with the appellants. While the appellants\' nam...

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Surath Chandra Chakrabarty Vs. State of West Bengal [1970] INSC 250 (14 December 1970)

Judgement Date : 14 Dec 1970

Citation : 1970 Latest Caselaw 250 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellant initiated legal proceedings in the Calcutta High Court to contest his removal from the position of Assistant Director of Fire Services and Regional Officer for the Calcutta Industrial Area, following a departmental inquiry. The Civil Judge ruled in his favor, but the Division Bench ove...

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