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S. L. Sachdev & ANR Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 201 (28 October 1980)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 201 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Government of India established the Savings Bank Control Organisation and the Savings Bank Check Organisation (SBCO-ICO). Among those invited to join this organization were Upper Division Clerks (UDCs) from the Audit Offices, Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) who had qualified for promotion to the UD...
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Dara Singh Vs. State Through Director of Enforcement, New Delhi [1980] INSC 202 (29 October 1980)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 202 SC

Headnote :

An order was issued by the Director of Enforcement, finding the appellant guilty of certain violations under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act and imposing a penalty for these infractions. After 45 days from the issuance of the order, during which the penalty was to be paid, a complaint was filed...
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Praveen Ansari & Ors Vs. State Transport Tribunal, Lucknow & Ors [1980] INSC 203 (29 October 1980)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 203 SC

Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

Headnote :

The Court granted the appeal through special leave.
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Saraswati Devi & Ors Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1980] INSC 204 (4 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 04 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 204 SC

Constitution of India
Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

Headnote :

The Court rejected the appeal made under special leave.
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Kishor Singh Ravinder Dev Vs. State of Rajasthan [1980] INSC 205 (4 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 04 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 205 SC

Sunil Batra Vs. Delhi Administration [1979] INSC 269 (20 December 1979)
Sunil Batra Vs. Delhi Administration & Ors [1978] INSC 148 (30 August 1978)

Headnote :

One of the petitioners sent a telegram to a Judge of this Court, expressing his grievances about unbearable and unlawful solitary confinement. He also mentioned that he was shackled in iron fetters along with the other two petitioners. Following this, the Court ordered that the petitioners be releas...
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Chet Ram Vashist Vs. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & ANR [1980] INSC 206 (5 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 206 SC

Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

Headnote :

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 mandates, under sub-section (1) of section 313, that landowners must seek approval from the Commissioner by submitting a layout plan before they can utilize, sell, or otherwise manage the land as outlined in section 312. According to sub-section (3) of the s...
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B. S. Yadav & Ors Vs. State of Haryana & Ors [1980] INSC 207 (5 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 207 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Governor of Punjab, exercising authority under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution—which grants the Governor the power to establish rules governing the recruitment and service conditions of individuals appointed to state services—developed the Punjab Superior Judicial Service Rule...
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Alijan Nanhe Pehalwan Qureshi Vs. State of Maharashtra [1980] INSC 208 (10 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 10 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 208 SC

Headnote :

In a grave offense like murder, where the trial court has imposed a harsh penalty such as life imprisonment and the appeal is a matter of right, the High Court is required to provide a reasoned judgment demonstrating that it has thoughtfully considered the relevant factual and legal issues. While a...
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S S. Sharma & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 209 (10 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 10 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 209 SC

M. R. Balaji & Ors Vs. State of Mysore [1962] INSC 276 (28 September 1962)

Headnote :

The Central Secretariat Service (Amendment) Rules 1979 introduced sub-rule (2a) under sub-rule (2) of Rule 12, which established the framework for conducting a limited departmental competitive examination. This included outlining the eligibility criteria and the selection process for the examination...
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The Life Insurance Corporation of India Vs. D. J. Bahadur & Ors [1980] INSC 210 (10 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 10 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 210 SC

Constitution of India
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations, 1960

Headnote :

The Life Insurance Corporation was established on September 1, 1956, as a statutory body under the Life Insurance Corporation Act (Act 31) of 1956. From that date, all entities engaged in Life Insurance operations in India were nationalized to the extent of their business, and their assets and liabi...
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Shuidagouda Ningappa Ghandavar Vs. State of Karnataka [1980] INSC 211 (11 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 211 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

The prosecution claimed that the appellant was responsible for the murder of a young boy. Both the Sessions Court and the High Court sentenced the appellant to death, providing \"special reasons\" for their decision.In dismissing the appeal, this Court addressed the sentencing issue.HELD: 1. The dea...
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Prem Chand Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 212 (11 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 212 SC

Delhi Police Act, 1978

Headnote :

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Delhi, exercising authority under sections 47 and 50 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978, which grants the Commissioner of Police the power to extern individuals to maintain public safety in the capital, issued a directive to the appellant to explain why he should not...
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Maru Ram Vs. Union of India & ANR [1980] INSC 213 (11 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 213 SC

Constitution of India
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
CrPC Section 401. High Court’s powers of revision
CrPC Section 433A. Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases
CrPC Section 5. Saving
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 57. Fractions of terms of punishment

Gopal Vinayak Godse Vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors [1961] INSC 9 (12 January 1961)

Headnote :

The Court dismissed the writ petitions while granting partial relief.
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Ved Prakash Vs. State of Haryana [1980] INSC 214 (12 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 12 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 214 SC

CrPC Section 360. Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition

Headnote :

The Court upheld the conviction, granted the appeals regarding the sentence, and placed the accused on probation.It was determined that sentencing an accused individual is a delicate exercise of discretion, rather than a mere routine or mechanical process based on instinct. The social background and...
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Gopalanachari Vs. State of Kerala [1980] INSC 215 (12 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 12 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 215 SC

CrPC Section 110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders

Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India [1978] INSC 16 (25 January 1978)

Headnote :

In a letter sent to one of the Judges of this Court (V. R. Krishna Iyer, J.), the petitioner expressed his concerns about being unlawfully detained under section 110 of the Cr. P. C. In reply to this Court\'s notice, the Superintendent of Sub-Jail remarked that the petitioner was \"a well-known habi...
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Tata Consulting Engineers Vs. Workmen Employed [1980] INSC 216 (13 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 13 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 216 SC

Headnote :

The Court dismissed the appeals made under special leave.HELD: Per Pathak, J. (with Krishna Iyer and Chinnappa Reddy, JJ. concurring) (1) Considering the financial capacity of M/s. Tata Consulting Engineers, the appellant, along with the evidence presented and various other factors that influenced t...
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Accountant General & ANR Vs. S. Doraiswamy & Ors [1980] INSC 217 (13 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 13 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 217 SC

Constitution of India
Government of India Act, 1935

B. S. Vadera Vs. Union of India & Ors [1968] INSC 84 (27 March 1968)

Headnote :

In 1921, the Auditor-General, who was the administrative leader of the Indian Audit Department, introduced Article 1666A through circular No. 1757-E/1129 dated April 18, 1921. This article emphasized the importance of the length of service as Upper Division Clerks when determining seniority within t...
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Som Prakash Rekhi Vs. Union of India & ANR [1980] INSC 218 (13 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 13 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 218 SC

Constitution of India
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

Headnote :

Under a voluntary retirement scheme implemented by the company, the petitioner, who was a clerk at Burmah Shell Oil Storage Ltd., chose to retire voluntarily after becoming eligible for a pension. His pension was governed by the terms of a 1950 trust deed that established a pension fund and outlined...
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Ajay Hasia Vs. Khalid Mujib Sehravardi & Ors [1980] INSC 219 (13 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 13 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 219 SC

Societies Registration Act, 1860

Sabhajit Tewary Vs. Union of India & Ors [1975] INSC 44 (21 February 1975)

Headnote :

The Court rejected the writ petitions.
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Fertilizer Corporation Kamgar Union, Sindri & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 220 (13 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 13 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 220 SC

Constitution of India

Municipal Council, Ratlam Vs. Shri Vardhichand & Ors [1980] INSC 138 (29 July 1980)

Headnote :

The petitioners, who are workers, contested the legality of the sale of specific plants and equipment from the Sindri Fertilizer Factory. This sale was based on the highest tender submitted by respondent No. 4, which was accepted by the Tender Committee and sanctioned by the Board of Directors. The...
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Akhil Bharatiya Soshit Karamchari Sangh (Railway) Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 221 (14 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 14 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 221 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Railway Board Act, 1905

Headnote :

Regarding the initial recruitment and subsequent promotions to classes II, III, and IV, the Railway Administration established a reservation system that allocated a certain percentage of vacancies for candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. However, despite these special provisions, t...
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Amrutlal Chunilal Raval Vs. Dattatraya Pandurang Hajarnis & Ors [1980] INSC 222 (20 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 222 SC

Maharashtra Municipalities Act, 1965

Headnote :

The Maharashtra Municipalities Act, 1965 states in sub-section (2) of section 51 that any individual eligible to be elected as a Councillor under section 15 is also eligible to be elected as President. According to section 16(1)(a), an individual is disqualified from becoming a Councillor—whether...
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Brijendra Singh Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1980] INSC 223 (25 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 223 SC

Headnote :

The Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act of 1960 was modified by the Amending Act of 1972. According to Section 5(6) proviso (b) of the Act:\"(6) When determining the ceiling area applicable to a tenure-holder, any land transfer made after January 24, 1971, which would have been...
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Chowgule & Co. Pvt. Ltd. & ANR Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 224 (25 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 224 SC

Central Sales Tax Act, 1956

Headnote :

The taxpayer is a Private Limited Company engaged in the business of mining iron ore, which it processes and sells in the export market after dressing, washing, screening, and blending.The extraction of iron ore occurs through mechanized methods in some mines, while others rely on manual labor. The...
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Brij Bihari Lal Agarwal Vs. High Court of Madhya Pradesh & Ors [1980] INSC 225 (26 November 1980)

Judgement Date : 26 Nov 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 225 SC

Gwalior

State of Uttar Pradesh Vs. Chandra Mohan Nigam & Ors [1977] INSC 175 (19 September 1977)
R. L. Butail Vs. Union of India & Ors [1970] INSC 179 (8 September 1970)

Headnote :

The Court granted the appeal through special leave and ruled as follows:(1) The High Court\'s recommendation that the appellant should be mandatorily retired, along with the subsequent order from the State Government based on that recommendation, is deemed invalid. A copy of an order-sheet from Janu...
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Madura Coats Limited Vs. Inspector of Factories, First Circle, Madurai & ANR [1980] INSC 226 (2 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 226 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishment (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958 was enacted to ensure that employees in industrial establishments in Tamil Nadu receive national and festival holidays. According to Section 3 of the Act, every employee is entitled to four national holidays and five...
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Malak Singh Vs. State of Punjab & Haryana & Ors [1980] INSC 227 (5 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 05 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 227 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
CrPC Section 356. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender
CrPC Section 401. High Court’s powers of revision
CrPC Section 432. Power to suspend or remit sentences
CrPC Section 87. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons
Police Act, 1861
Police Act, 1861

Headnote :

The Court dismissed the appeals.HELD: (1) One of the primary objectives of a police force is to prevent crime. In relation to the responsibilities outlined in section 23 of the Police Act, 1861, it is essential to conduct discreet surveillance on known criminals, habitual offenders, and other potent...
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Rachapudi Subba Rao Vs. The Advocate-General, Andhra Pradesh [1980] INSC 228 (10 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 10 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 228 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Headnote :

The appellant was the plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking a declaration of title for a building. The defendant in that case subsequently filed a separate lawsuit against the appellant, claiming damages. Both cases were heard by the Additional Sub-Judge, who issued a common judgment that dismissed the app...
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Official Liquidator of High Court of Karnataka Vs. Smt. Vs. Lakshmikutty [1980] INSC 229 (12 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 12 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 229 SC

Headnote :

The respondent argued that due to the reciprocal transactions between herself and the company undergoing liquidation, an account should be settled regarding these transactions, and only the net amount resulting from this account should be payable or receivable by her. She asserted her right to benef...
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Grindlays Bank Ltd. Vs. Central Government Industrial Tribunal & Ors [1980] INSC 230 (12 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 12 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 230 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

The Court dismissed the appeal and stated:HELD: (1) It is a well-established principle of statutory interpretation that a Tribunal or body is presumed to possess the necessary ancillary or incidental powers required to effectively perform its functions and ensure justice between the parties. In case...
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S. K. Sarkar, Member, Board of Revenue, U.P., Lucknow Vs. Vinay Chandra Misra [1980] INSC 231 (12 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 12 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 231 SC

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Headnote :

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 grants the High Court the authority, under section 15(2), to take notice of any criminal contempt of a subordinate court based on a reference from that court, a motion from the Advocate-General, or in the case of a Union Territory, from the designated Law Officer.In...
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Harjit Singh Mann Vs. S. Umrao Singh & Ors [1980] INSC 232 (14 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 14 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 232 SC

Representation of the People Act, 1951

Bhanu Kumar Shastri Vs. Mohan Lal Sukhadia & Ors [1971] INSC 30 (22 January 1971)
Ghasi Ram Vs. Dal Singh & Ors [1968] INSC 31 (7 February 1968)

Headnote :

The appellant was a voter in the Constituency from which the Respondent was elected to the State Legislative Assembly. The Returning Officer rejected his nomination paper on the basis that it was submitted 10 minutes past the deadline and that he had failed to make and subscribe to an oath as mandat...
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International Tourist Corporation Vs. State of Haryana & Ors [1980] INSC 233 (15 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 15 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 233 SC

Uttar Pradesh Motor Gadi (Mal-Kar) Adhiniyam, 1964

Union of India Vs. H. S. Dhillon [1971] INSC 292 (21 October 1971)

Headnote :

The Court has DISMISSED the Appeals, S.L.Ps., and Writ Petitions.HELD: (1) When there are competing entries between an Entry in List II and Entry 97 in List I, the Entry in the State list should be interpreted broadly and generously. In a Federal Constitution like ours, which divides legislative sub...
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Lallubhai Jogibhai Patel Vs. Union of India & Ors [1980] INSC 234 (15 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 15 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 234 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Customs Act, 1962
Foreigners Act, 1946
Gwalior

Ghulam Sarwar Vs. Union of India & Ors [1966] INSC 267 (15 December 1966)

Headnote :

Following the Court\'s dismissal of the petition challenging the order of his detention under section 3 of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974, the petitioner submitted a new petition presenting additional arguments that were not included in the earl...
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A.T. Zambre & Ors Vs. Kartar Krishna Shashtri [1980] INSC 235 (17 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 17 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 235 SC

Constitution of India
Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act, 1961

Headnote :

The Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act of 1961 includes regulations for the registration and enlistment of medical practitioners. According to clause (ii) of sub-section (5) of section 17 of the Act, any individual who is not qualified for registration under sub-sections (3) or (4) but can demons...
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Shankarlal Gyarasilal Dixit Vs. State of Maharashtra [1980] INSC 236 (17 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 17 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 236 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder

Headnote :

The prosecution claimed that when the deceased girl did not return home for an extended period after playing, her mother, accompanied by two neighboring women, went to look for her.Suspecting that the girl might be at the appellant\'s house, they knocked on the locked door multiple times, but receiv...
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Harish Chander & Ors Vs. Ghisa Ram & ANR [1980] INSC 237 (18 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 18 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 237 SC

Headnote :

The Court has dismissed the defendant\'s appeal and upheld the decree in favor of the plaintiffs.HELD: The entries in the Jamabandi for the year 1959-60, which indicate the defendant-respondents as tenants, carry a presumption of truth according to Section 44 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act. While th...
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State of Bihar Vs. Uma Shankar Ketriwal & Ors [1980] INSC 238 (18 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 18 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 238 SC

Headnote :

A case was initiated following a police report filed on April 9, 1960, alleging that the respondent\'s company had misappropriated a significant amount of G. C. Sheets intended for distribution to quota and sub-quota holders. After an investigation, a police report was submitted to the Magistrate on...
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Khatri & Ors Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1980] INSC 239 (19 December 1980)

Judgement Date : 19 Dec 1980

Citation : 1980 Latest Caselaw 239 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Court expressed its dissatisfaction regarding the State of Bihar\'s disregard for the Supreme Court\'s decision, stating that:1. The right to free legal services is a fundamental aspect of a reasonable, fair, and just legal process for individuals accused of crimes. This right is inherent in the...
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