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Krishna Priya Ganguly Vs. University of Lucknow & Ors [1983] INSC 151 (7 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 07 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 151 SC

Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

This set of appeals originated from requests made by several candidates seeking admission to post-graduate programs at the Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh. In some cases, the candidates were the appellants while the State was the respondent, and in other cases, the roles were reversed. On December...

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Shiv Chand Amolak Chand Vs. Regional Transport Authority & ANR [1983] INSC 152 (7 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 07 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 152 SC

Gwalior
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellants possessed a stage carriage permit issued by the Regional Transport Authority for the Dabra-Karera route, which extended to Gwalior. On June 22, 1978, they requested a modification of this route, resulting in the removal of the segment from Karera to Shivpuri. Subsequently, a notificat...

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Pandurang Dattatreya Khandekar Vs. The Bar Council of Maharashtra, Bombay & Ors [1983] INSC 153 (10 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 10 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 153 SC

Advocates Act, 1961
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant and another lawyer were deemed guilty of professional misconduct by the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India in its ruling dated April 23, 1976. The core of the allegations against them involved providing inappropriate legal advice on two particular issues. The Disciplina...

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B.S. Minhas Vs. Indian Statistical Institute & Ors [1983] INSC 154 (19 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 19 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 154 SC

Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The Indian Statistical Institute was established under the Societies Registration Act and is governed by the Indian Statistical Institute Act of 1959. Its management is entirely under the Union of India, which is the fifth respondent in the appeal. The Institute has been recognized as an \'Institute...

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Acharya Jagdishwaranand Avadhuta, Vs. Commissioner of Police, Calcutta & ANR [1983] INSC 155 (20 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 20 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 155 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 454. Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Babulal Parate Vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors [1961] INSC 10 (12 January 1961)

Headnote :

Respondent No. 1 was accused of issuing repeated orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, starting in August 1979, which prohibited any member of a procession or assembly of five or more individuals from carrying firearms, explosives, swords, spears, knives, tridents, lathis...

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M/S Punjab Tin Supply Co., Chandigarh Vs. The Central Government & Ors [1983] INSC 156 (20 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 20 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 156 SC

Constitution of India
East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The Parliament enacted the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1974, which came into effect on November 4, 1972, thereby enforcing the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act of 1949, previously applicable in the former State of Punjab, with certain modifications spe...

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Commissioner of Wealth Tax, Madras Vs. K. S. N. Bhatt [1983] INSC 157 (21 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 21 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 157 SC

Income Tax Act, 1961
Wealth Tax Act, 1957

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

In the assessment proceedings conducted under the Wealth Tax Act for four assessment years, the assessee sought deductions in the calculation of his net wealth for liabilities related to income tax, wealth tax, and gift tax. The Wealth Tax Officer approved only a portion of the claimed deductions. T...

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Commissioner of Wealth Tax, Gujarat, Ahmedabad Vs. Vadilal Lallubhai [1983] INSC 158 (21 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 21 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 158 SC

Wealth Tax Act, 1957

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The taxpayer, while calculating his net wealth, sought to deduct certain debts, which included estimated liabilities for income tax, wealth tax, and gift tax. The Wealth Tax Officer denied this deduction, arguing that since these liabilities were based on estimates, they could not be considered as d...

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Commissioner of Wealth Tax, Gujarat Vs. Vimlabeen Vadilal Mehta [1983] INSC 159 (21 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 21 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 159 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

During the hearing of an appeal regarding an assessment order issued under the Wealth Tax Act for the assessment year 1964-65, the respondent, who was the assessee, sought to deduct an amount in the calculation of net wealth. This amount included the income tax and wealth tax liabilities that arose...

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Sher Singh & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1983] INSC 160 (21 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 21 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 160 SC

Constitution of India
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The petitioner in the Special Leave Petition held a Stage carriage permit for an inter-State route and possessed multiple permits for operating on that route. As some of these permits had expired, he sought renewal under section 58 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 from the Regional Transport Authorit...

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Soundararaj Vs. Devasahayam & Ors [1983] INSC 161 (24 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 24 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 161 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant initiated a lawsuit in the District Munsiffs\' Court seeking to establish the boundaries of his property in relation to the respondents\' property. He also requested a mandatory injunction requiring the respondents to remove the eaves that extended over to his side, causing water from...

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Forasol Vs. Oil & Natural Gas Commission [1983] INSC 162 (25 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 25 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 162 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

Forasol, a French company based in Paris, France, entered into a contract on February 17, 1964, with the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), a government entity of India, to conduct structural drilling for oil exploration in India.According to Article IX-3 of the contract, the operational fee, st...

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Charanji Lal Vs. State of Punjab [1983] INSC 163 (25 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 25 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 163 SC

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
Prevention Of Food Adulteration Act, 1954

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

Statutory Interpretation - The language used by the legislature does not always convey a straightforward meaning.Words and Phrases - Damage - Definition. A Food Inspector collected a sample of kutcha khoya from the appellant\'s shop, divided it into three equal portions, sealed them, and sent one po...

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Principal, King George's Medical College Lucknow Vs. Dr. Vishan Kumar Agarwal & ANR [1983] INSC 164 (25 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 25 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 164 SC

Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

Dr. Vishan Kumar Agarwal, the Respondent, completed his M.B.B.S. Examination at Lucknow University in July 1971, followed by a one-year rotating compulsory internship, after which he registered as a medical graduate with the State Medical Council. In August 1972, he was appointed as a Medical Office...

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Motor General Traders & ANR Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors [1983] INSC 165 (26 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 26 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 165 SC

Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent And Eviction) Control Act, 1960
Andhra State Act, 1953
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Gwalior
States Reorganisation Act, 1956

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

On October 1, 1953, the State of Andhra was established, and the Madras Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act of 1949 remained in effect within the State.The region known as Telangana was integrated with Andhra, leading to the formation of the new State of Andhra Pradesh on November 1, 19...

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Chandrika Jha Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1983] INSC 166 (27 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 27 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 166 SC

Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

Bye-law 29 of the Bihar Co-operative Society Rules, 1959 states that the management of a Co-operative Bank is to be overseen by a Board of Directors. The initial Board of Directors is to be appointed by the Registrar for a term not exceeding one year at a time, with a maximum of three Co-operative y...

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Dr. P. Nalla Thamby Thera Vs. Union of India & Ors [1983] INSC 167 (28 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 167 SC

Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The Court dismissed the petition, made specific observations, and stated that it could not issue any directives, other than awarding costs.

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Dr. P. Nalla Thampy Thera. Vs. B.L. Shanker & Ors [1983] INSC 168 (28 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 168 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Representation of the People Act, 1951

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Dhoom Singh Vs. Prakash Chandra Sethi & Ors [1975] INSC 41 (20 February 1975)
Charan Lal Sahu Vs. Nandkishore Bhatt & Ors [1973] INSC 126 (1 August 1973)
Inamati Mallappa Basappa Vs. Desai Basavaraj Ayyappa & Ors [1958] INSC 45 (22 April 1958)
Jagan Nath Vs. Jaswant Singh & Ors [1954] INSC (20 January 1954)

Headnote :

Respondent No. 2, one of 28 candidates in the election for a Lok Sabha seat, was declared the winner. Respondent No. 1, a rival candidate, filed an Election Petition seeking to annul Respondent No. 2\'s election under section 100 (1) (b) of the [Representation of the People Act, 1951](https://www.la...

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Viklad Coal Merchant, Patiala, Vs. Union of India & Ors [1983] INSC 169 (28 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 169 SC

Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

Section 27 of the Indian Railways Act, 1890 imposes an obligation on the railway administration to ensure the receipt and forwarding of traffic without unreasonable delays and without favoritism. Section 28 prohibits the railway administration from granting undue or unreasonable preference or advant...

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Babaji Kondaji Garad Vs. The Nasik Merchants Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Nasik & Ors [1983] INSC 170 (31 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 31 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 170 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

Upon the expiration of the term of the committee known as the Board of Directors of a specific society under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, the Collector announced the election schedule without indicating that two of the committee seats would be reserved: one for members from the S...

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State of Tamil Nadu, Etc, Vs. L. Abu Kavur Bai & Ors [1983] INSC 171 (31 October 1983)

Judgement Date : 31 Oct 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 171 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 21. Public Servant

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Akadasi Padhan Vs. State of Orissa [1962]347 (5 December 1962)

Headnote :

The transport sector can be nationalized through two approaches: (i) the Government can act under Chapter IV-A, specifically sections 68 (b) and (c) of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1939, after developing a plan to take over specific routes, and (ii) a more comprehensive approach involves nationalizing...

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Management of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation,Ba Vs. M. Boraiah & Ors [1983] INSC 172 (1 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 01 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 172 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant-Corporation dismissed several of its employee-respondents who were on probation, citing unsatisfactory performance as the reason for termination. Some were let go during their probationary period, while others were terminated during an extended probation period.The Labour Court, which...

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Azmat Khan Vs. Khillan Singh & Ors [1983] INSC 173 (8 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 08 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 173 SC

Representation of the People Act, 1951

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Jabar Singh Vs. Genda Lal [1963] INSC 263 (20 December 1963)

Headnote :

The appellant, a candidate who had previously run for election, submitted a recrimination petition in response to the election petition filed by the first respondent and another party. Following a recount that was agreed upon by all parties involved, the High Court declared the first respondent as t...

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Jethsur Surangbhai Vs. State of Gujarat [1983] INSC 174 (9 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 09 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 174 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant served as the Chairman of an autonomous cooperative society that operated under the oversight of the State Government. Following complaints regarding the Society\'s financial management, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies appointed a special auditor to review the Society\'s account...

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Gopi Nath Ghosh Vs. State of West Bengal [1983] INSC 175 (11 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 175 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
West Bengal Children Act, 1959

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant, Gopinath Ghosh, along with Bharat Ghosh @ Sadhu and Jagannath Ghosh, was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 302 in conjunction with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Rabi Ghosh, son of Kartik Ghosh, on August 19, 1974. In the appeal, the...

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Bombay Oil Industries Vs. Union of India [1983] INSC 176 (14 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 14 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 176 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

DECISION: The public\'s trust in administrative tribunals can only be maintained if these tribunals operate justly and resolve cases with carefully thought-out decisions. Withholding pertinent information from the objectors may constitute a denial of a fair opportunity and a breach of natural justic...

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Jai Singh Vs. Sarwan Singh & Ors [1983] INSC 177 (14 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 14 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 177 SC

IPC Section 149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The respondents were found guilty and sentenced for murder and other crimes. The deceased and the respondents, who were part of the Rajput and Harijan groups in the village, had a conflict over a piece of land that had been ruled in favor of the Rajputs by a final High Court decision in a second app...

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C.I.T. West Bengal - III & Ors Vs. Oriental Rubber Works [1983] INSC 178 (15 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 15 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 178 SC

Income Tax Act, 1961

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The Revenue, which had confiscated the assessee\'s books of account and documents under section 132(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, failed to return them after 180 days from the date of seizure. Consequently, the assessee filed a writ petition in the High Court, seeking an order for the return of th...

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Bishnu Ram Borah & ANR Vs. Parag Saikia & Ors [1983] INSC 179 (16 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 179 SC

Assam Excise Act, 1910
Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The Board of Revenue, after reviewing the evidence regarding the qualifications of the competing claimants, upheld the Deputy Commissioner\'s decision to grant a liquor license to the appellants. It determined that respondent No. 1 was merely a proxy for a well-known businessman, and that respondent...

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State of Punjab & ANR Vs. Dina Nath [1983] INSC 180 (21 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 180 SC

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Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887
Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The respondent, a licensee for liquor vending, failed to pay the license fee despite multiple reminders. Consequently, recovery proceedings were initiated against him under the Punjab Land Revenue Act of 1857. The Collector issued a notice that prohibited the respondent from transferring or encumber...

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Bhagirath Sinh Vs. State of Gujarat [1983] INSC 181 (21 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 181 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant, who faced charges under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code for stabbing someone, was granted bail by the Sessions Judge. However, following an application from the State, a Single Judge of the High Court revoked the bail. Consequently, this appeal has been filed by special leave.

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Smt. Aslhing @ Lhingjanong Vs. L.S. John & Ors [1983] INSC 182 (22 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 22 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 182 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The respondent, who had an active contract with the Government for road widening, sent a letter to the relevant Executive Engineer indicating his intention to terminate the contract. The appellant argued that the letter\'s contents did not effectively terminate the contract.

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Madhusdan Singh & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1983] INSC 183 (22 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 22 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 183 SC

Constitution of India
West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The petitioners, in this latest challenge, contested the legality of Sections 14M, 17(c), 17(6), and 21B of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, referencing certain remarks made by this Court in the case of Sri Sri Kalimata Thakurani and Sri Sri Raghunath Jain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. [1981] 2 S...

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Biharilal Dobray. Vs. Roshan Lal Dobray [1983] INSC 184 (23 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 184 SC

Constitution of India
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Act, 1968
Intermediate Education Act, 1921

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Gurugobinda Basu Vs. Sankari Prasad Ghosal & Ors [1963] INSC 168 (14 August 1963)
M. Ramappa Vs. Sangappa & Ors [1958] INSC 68 (21 August 1958)

Headnote :

In the election for a seat in a Legislative Assembly Constituency, the Returning Officer rejected the nomination paper of the respondent, who was an Assistant Teacher at a Basic Primary School operated by the State Board of Education. The rejection was based on the claim that he held an \'office of...

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Mecleod & Co. Ltd. Vs. State of Orissa & Ors [1983] INSC 185 (23 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 23 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 185 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellant company was designated as the \'Managing Agent\' and \'Secretary & Treasurer\' for two distinct public limited jute mills, both of which had their registered offices in Calcutta and additional business locations across the country, including Kendupatna in the State of Orissa. These jut...

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Baidyanath Ayurveda Bhawan Mazdoor Union, Patna Vs. Management of Shri Baidyanath Ayurveda Bhawan Pvt. Ltd. &Or [1983] INSC 186 (24 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 186 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The workers employed by the first respondent were receiving an \'attendance bonus\'. The issue of whether these workers were entitled to a bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, in addition to the \'attendance bonus\', was brought to adjudication under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act,...

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Sebastian M. Hongray Vs. Union of India & Ors [1983] INSC 187 (24 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 187 SC

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The petitioner sought a writ of habeas corpus under Article 32 of the Constitution, requesting that the respondents produce two individuals, C. Daniel and C. Paul, in court. The petitioner claimed that these individuals were taken by army personnel from Huining village to Phungrei Camp and were unla...

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Hindustani Andolan & Ors Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [1983] INSC 188 (24 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 188 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

DECISION: The responsibility lies with the executive to make policy decisions regarding the actions to be taken in specific circumstances, considering the demands of the current situation. While the police should not passively observe the reckless destruction of life, the Court cannot endorse the id...

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Pashupati Nath Sukul & Ors Vs. Nem Chandra Jain & Ors [1983] INSC 189 (25 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 189 SC

Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
Constitution of India
General Clauses Act, 1897
Representation of the People Act, 1950
Representation of the People Act, 1951

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Gurugobinda Basu Vs. Sankari Prasad Ghosal & Ors [1963] INSC 168 (14 August 1963)

Headnote :

Following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly by the President, elections were conducted, and on June 9, 1980, the Election Commission released a notification listing the names of the elected members for the constituencies. These members were informed that they could take the oath as m...

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Hari Ram Vs. Hira Singh & Ors [1983] INSC 190 (25 November 1983)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 190 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Bhabhi Vs. Sheo Govind & Ors [1975] INSC 102 (21 April 1975)

Headnote :

During the election for the Metropolitan Council from the Narela Constituency, the appellant Hari Ram received 12,369 votes and was declared the winner. The respondent Hira Singh, who garnered 12,131 votes, filed an election petition with the Delhi High Court, raising several allegations against the...

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S. Anbalagan Vs. B. Devarajan & Ors [1983] INSC 191 (5 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 05 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 191 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The first respondent was elected to the Lok Sabha from a constituency designated for Scheduled Castes. The appellant contested the election of the first respondent, arguing that he was not a member of the Scheduled Castes. The Election Tribunal determined that the first respondent did belong to the...

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Chhedi Ram Vs. Jhilmit Ram & Ors [1983] INSC 192 (5 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 05 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 192 SC

Representation of the People Act, 1951

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Samant N. Balakrishna Vs. George Fernandez & Ors [1969] INSC 37 (12 February 1969)

Headnote :

The appellant, the respondent, and four other candidates ran for election to a legislative assembly in a constituency designated for Scheduled Castes. The respondent was declared the winner, while the appellant received the second highest number of votes, with only a 373-vote difference between them...

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Gamon India Limited Vs. Niranjan Dass [1983] INSC 193 (5 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 05 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 193 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The respondent worked as a Senior Clerk for the appellant-Company until he received a notice terminating his employment. The notice indicated that his services were being terminated due to a decrease in the Company\'s business volume caused by a recession.Upon a government reference regarding the le...

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Smt. Sarabati Devi & ANR Vs. Smt. Usha Devi [1983] INSC 194 (6 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 06 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 194 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Insurance Act, 1938

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellants, a mother and son of Jagmohan Swarup, who was subject to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, filed Civil Suit No. 122 of 1970 in the court of the First Additional Civil Judge, Dehradun, after he passed away intestate on June 15, 1967. They sought a declaration that they were entitled to a...

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Abhijit Sen & Ors Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1983] INSC 195 (6 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 06 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 195 SC

Constitution of India
U.P. State Universities Act, 1973

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The appellants, who were candidates applying for admission to the M.B.B.S. Medical Colleges in the State, challenged the process of conducting the \'Multiple Choice Objective Type Test\' in their writ petitions submitted to the High Court, particularly in relation to the \'Combined Pre-Medical Test\...

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Mrs. Winifred Ross & ANR Vs. Mrs. Ivy Fonseca & Ors [1983] INSC 196 (7 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 07 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 196 SC

Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The plaintiff, a former member of the Union armed forces, retired in 1967. The property in question was part of a gift from his mother-in-law to his wife in 1976, which was subsequently gifted to him in 1977. This transfer likely aimed to leverage section 13A1 of the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging...

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Inder Mal Jain & ANR Vs. Union of India & Ors [1983] INSC 197 (8 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 08 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 197 SC

Constitution of India

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The petitioners, who identified themselves as railway travel agents providing services to the public by booking II class seats and berths on various passenger trains, contested the legality of section 114A of the Indian Railways Act, 1890, arguing that it was unconstitutional under Article 19(1)(g)...

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Chand Kumar Kapur Vs. Chief Settlement Commissioner Punjab & Ors [1983] INSC 198 (12 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 12 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 198 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Hoshnak Singh Vs. Union of India & Ors [1979] INSC 55 (27 February 1979)

Headnote :

The appellant, who was an evacuee from West Pakistan, was allocated approximately six standard acres of land as a displaced person under a quasi-permanent scheme in a semi-urban region. In 1952, the Director of Rehabilitation proposed to the Financial Commissioner, Relief and Rehabilitation-cum-Cust...

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Charan Lal Sahu & Ors Vs. Giani Zail Singh & ANR [1983] INSC 199 (13 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 13 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 199 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 171C. Undue influence at elections
Representation of the People Act, 1951

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)
Ram Dial Vs. Sant Lal & Ors [1959] INSC 50 (23 April 1959)

Headnote :

In the election for the President of India, the Returning Officer accepted the nomination papers of only two candidates: Giani Zail Singh and Shri H.R. Khanna. The election took place on July 12, 1982, resulting in Giani Zail Singh being declared the winner.The petitioners in Election Petition Nos....

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Shayam Babu Vs. District Judge, Moradabad & Ors [1983] INSC 200 (14 December 1983)

Judgement Date : 14 Dec 1983

Citation : 1983 Latest Caselaw 200 SC

State of U.P. & Ors Vs. L.J. Johnson & ANR, [1983] INSC 118 (8 September 1983)

Headnote :

The landlords had rented a shop to a tenant who, with the landlords\' permission, sub-leased it to the appellant. The landlords filed an application under section 21 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, seeking to reclaim the premises from both t...

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