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State of U.P. Vs. Sayed Abdul Jalil [1972] INSC 37 (1 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 01 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 37 SC

Headnote :

Following an order from a Muslim ruler of a former princely state, the respondent was assigned a house and resided in it. After the princely state merged with the appellant state, the respondent was asked to pay rent, prompting him to file a lawsuit seeking a declaration that he was the rightful own...

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Himalaya House Co. Ltd. Bombay Vs. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority [1972] INSC 38 (1 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 01 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 38 SC

Bombay Stamp Act, 1958
Bombay Stamp Act, 1958
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Headnote :

The lessee of a government-owned plot of land sub-leased it, and the sub-lessee constructed a building that included apartments, shops, and offices. The sub-lessee then assigned the rights to occupy these units through various agreements.Subsequently, the appellant company was established, and the s...

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Haru Das Gupta Vs. State of West Bengal [1972] INSC 39 (1 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 01 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 39 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The petitioner was apprehended and held on February 5, 1971, under section 3 of the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970. Following the Advisory Board\'s report, the State Government ratified the detention order on May 5, 1971.This raises the issue of whether the confirmation occ...

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N. E. Horo Vs. Jahan Ara Jaipal Singh [1972] INSC 40 (2 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 02 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 40 SC

Divorce Act, 1869
Representation of the People Act, 1951

Headnote :

The respondent, a Tamil by birth and Christian by faith, had married a member of the Munda Scheduled Tribe in Bihar. Following the death of her husband, who was a Lok Sabha member, she ran for election from a Parliamentary (Scheduled Tribe) Constituency in the state.Another candidate, B, raised obje...

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Anal Chandra Banarjee Vs. The State of West Bengal [1972] INSC 41 (2 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 02 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 41 SC

IPC Section 307. Attempt to murder
West Bengal (Prevention Of Violent Activities) Act, 1970

Headnote :

The petitioner was held under sections 3(i) and (iii) of the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970.The first two grounds for his detention cited two incidents involving theft and bomb-throwing with the intent to kill, which were said to have occurred in the vicinity of Naibati Rai...

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Ram Krishna Paul Vs. The Govt. of West Bengal & Ors [1972] INSC 42 (3 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 03 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 42 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The petitioner was held under section 6 of the West Bengal Prevention of Violent Activities Act, 1970. One of the reasons for his detention, provided to him under sub-section (1) of section 8, was that he, along with his associates, visited a pharmacy pretending to be a customer seeking medicine and...

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Ananta Mukhi, @ Ananta Hari Vs. State of West Bengal [1972] INSC 43 (3 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 03 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 43 SC

Arms Act, 1959
Constitution of India
CrPC Section 110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
Delegation of Powers
Delegation of Powers
Explosive Substances Act, 1908
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 425. Mischief
Preventive Detention Act, 1950

State of West Bengal Vs. Ashok Dey & Ors [1971] INSC 315 (19 November 1971)

Headnote :

The petitioner, through Jail, submitted a writ petition under Article 32 seeking a writ of habeas corpus. He was ordered to be detained under Section 3 of the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970, to prevent him from engaging in activities detrimental to the security of the State...

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Daud Ahmed Vs. District Magistrate, Allahabad & Ors [1972] INSC 44 (4 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 04 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 44 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The petitioner possessed a property that was occupied by a tenant. After the tenant vacated, the petitioner took possession of the property, moved in, and notified the relevant authorities. Subsequently, the District Magistrate issued a requisition order for the premises without investigating whethe...

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R. L. Kapur Vs. State of Madras [1972] INSC 45 (8 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 08 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 45 SC

General Clauses Act, 1897
IPC Section 41. Special law
IPC Section 5. Certain laws not to be affected by this Act
IPC Section 70. Fine levied within six years, or during imprisonment- Death not to discharge property from liability

Headnote :

The appeal challenges the order from the High Court of Madras, which directed that a sum of Rs. 500/- deposited as security for the appellant\'s appearance in certain contempt of court proceedings be applied towards the fine imposed on him in those proceedings. The contempt proceedings (No. 3 of 196...

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Ishwar Das Malhotra Vs. Union of India & Ors [1972] INSC 46 (8 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 08 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 46 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 432. Power to suspend or remit sentences
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Jammu And Kashmir (Extension Of Laws) Act, 1956

Headnote :

According to the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Order of 1954, Parliament was authorized to legislate under Entry 80 of List I in the Seventh Schedule, which pertains to the \"Extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police force belonging to any State to any area outs...

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Shyam Lal Sharma, Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh [1972] INSC 47 (9 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 09 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 47 SC

CrPC Section 103. Magistrate may direct search in his presence
CrPC Section 165. Search by police officer
CrPC Section 173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 342. Punishment for wrongful Confinement
IPC Section 353. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

Headnote :

Due to allegations that the Inspector of a traffic barrier was soliciting a bribe from a lorry driver, a trap was set up, led by a Circle Inspector (P.W. 1). A decoy witness handed over Rs. 40 in cash to constable N inside the barrier office. Following this, a signal was given to the police team. Wh...

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P. B. Roy Vs. Union of India [1972] INSC 48 (11 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 48 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellant held a temporary position as Editor in the Publications Division of the Department of Information and Broadcasting, which was authorized until February 28, 1957. On February 16, 1959, the President of India, exercising powers under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, enacte...

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Union of India & Ors Vs. N.K. Private Limited & ANR [1972] INSC 49 (11 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 49 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Government of India issued a global tender for the sale of surplus serviceable and scrap rails to established buyers. In response to this tender, the respondents submitted an offer to purchase the rails at a specified price in a letter dated May 21, 1968. Shri P. C. Oak, Deputy Director of Railw...

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Ganga Devi & Ors Vs. State of U.P [1972] INSC 50 (11 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 50 SC

United Provinces Tenancy Act, 1939

Headnote :

The forests owned by the appellants were transferred to the respondent-State following the notification issued under the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act of 1950, and the Compensation Officer established the compensation basis.Upon appeal by the respondent, the High Court determined tha...

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Municipal Corporation, Bhopal, M.P. Vs. Misbahul Hasan & Ors [1972] INSC 51 (12 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 51 SC

Headnote :

The employee in question was appointed as a Lower Division Clerk, and after five years of service, the Administrator of the Municipal Corporation issued a general order on December 21, 1967, claiming to implement directives from the State Government, which stated that the mandatory retirement age fo...

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Khandu Sonu Dhobi & ANR Vs. State of Maharashtra [1972] INSC 52 (15 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 15 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 52 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 403. Dishonest misappropriation of property

Headnote :

The appellants, who were responsible for executing improvement projects under the Bombay Land Improvement Scheme Act of 1942, faced charges for creating false documents and committing criminal breach of trust regarding a specific sum of money. It was claimed that despite no actual work being perform...

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Gudar Dusadh Vs. State of Bihar [1972] INSC 53 (15 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 15 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 53 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 147. Punishment for rioting
IPC Section 149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
IPC Section 300. Murder
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder

Headnote :

Section 300, clause thirdly, of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, is divided into two components. The first component requires proof of the accused\'s intention to inflict the specific injury observed on the deceased\'s body. The second component necessitates that the intended bodily injury was, in the o...

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Som Narth Puri Vs. The State of Rajasthan [1972] INSC 54 (15 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 15 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 54 SC

IPC Section 409. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent

Headnote :

The appellant, an employee of the Indian Airlines Corporation, was found guilty under Section 409 of the Penal Code and Section 5(2) in conjunction with Section 5(1)(c) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. His responsibilities included making reservations for passengers. It was customary that...

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C. L. Subramaniam Vs. Collector of Customs, Cochin [1972] INSC 55 (15 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 15 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 55 SC

The Dunlop Rubber Co. Vs. Workmen [1964] INSC 260 (10 November 1964)

Headnote :

The appellant, who served as a preventive officer, sought permission for his wife to operate a taxi service and was informed that such permission was unnecessary. Subsequently, he purchased several cars to be used as taxis on behalf of his wife. However, he faced multiple complaints alleging that he...

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Binny Ltd. Vs. Their Workmen & ANR [1972] INSC 56 (15 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 15 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 56 SC

Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

Headnote :

The appellant company was making two bonus payments each year: one for the half-year ending on June 30 and the other for the half-year ending on December 31. These payments were based on the profits earned by the company and were not tied to any employment condition, custom, or festival. When the Pa...

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Senior Superintendent,R.M.S Cochin & ANR Vs. K. Vs. Gopinath, Sorter [1972] INSC 57 (18 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 57 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The respondent, who was a temporary government employee, had their services terminated on a specific date; however, their salary and allowances owed up to that date were not disbursed at that time.The High Court determined that the termination did not comply with the requirements set forth in rule 5...

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Gobind Ram Vs. State of Maharashtra [1972] INSC 58 (21 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 21 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 58 SC

Headnote :

The civil suit was still ongoing.In dismissing the transfer application, the Additional Sessions Judge who reviewed the application ordered that a report be sent to the High Court to evaluate the applicant\'s behavior regarding the allegations made against the judicial officers in the transfer petit...

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R. P. Khanna & Ors Vs. S.A.F. Abbas & Ors [1972] INSC 59 (22 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 22 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 59 SC

Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955
Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954

Headnote :

Rule 3(3)(b) of the Indian Administrative Service (Regulation of Seniority) Rules 1954 states that the year of allotment for an officer appointed to the service through promotion will be the same as that of the junior-most officer who entered the service via direct recruitment and who has continuous...

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R. C. Jal & ANR Vs. Union of India [1972] INSC 60 (23 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 23 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 60 SC

Headnote :

In December 1946 and January and February 1947, coal was sent from collieries in British India to the appellant in Indore. In 1953, the respondent initiated a lawsuit to recover the coal production cess imposed under the Coal Production Fund Ordinance of 1944 and rule 3(1) of the Coal Production Fun...

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Air India Corporation, Bombay Vs. V. A. Rebellow & ANR [1972] INSC 61 (24 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 61 SC

Constitution of India
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The respondent was employed by the appellant as an Assistant Station Superintendent. An order was issued to terminate his employment immediately, along with a payment of one month\'s salary in lieu of notice. He subsequently filed a complaint under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, b...

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Unichem Laboratories Ltd. Vs. The Workmen [1972] INSC 62 (24 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 62 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The appellant operated a business that manufactured and sold pharmaceutical products in Greater Bombay. In the disputes between the appellant and the respondents, the Industrial Tribunal addressed issues concerning dearness allowance, grade classification, wage determination, and the company\'s modi...

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Haridwar Singh Vs. Bagun Sumbrui & Ors [1972] INSC 63 (25 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 63 SC

Headnote :

In August 1970, the right to exploit a bamboo coup in the Hazaribagh district of Bihar was auctioned, with a reserve price set at Rs. 95,000. The highest bid of Rs. 92,001 from the appellant was accepted by the Divisional Forest Officer. The appellant then paid the required security deposit and sign...

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Thulia Kali Vs. The State of Tamil Nadu [1972] INSC 64 (25 February 1972)

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 1972

Citation : 1972 Latest Caselaw 64 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 379. Punishment for theft

Headnote :

This Court typically does not reassess evidence in appeals under article 136 of the Constitution; however, this does not preclude the Court from overturning a conviction if it determines that the crucial prosecution evidence is fundamentally flawed upon review.The appellant received a death sentence...

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