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Dr. (Smt.) Keshav Devi Vs. Shri Girdhari Lal Pahwa & Ors [1986] INSC 223 (5 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 223 SC

Headnote :

Mauji Ram Gupta owned a house with a ground floor and a first floor. When the first floor became vacant, the landlord sought to have the premises released under section 16 of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972. However, Respondent No. 4, the Additional Dist...

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Harbhajan Singh Dhalla Vs. Union of India [1986] INSC 224 (5 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 224 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Limitation Act, 1963

Headnote :

The appellant, an Indian citizen who performed general maintenance and repair work at the Embassy of Algeria and the residence of the then ambassador in New Delhi in 1976, sought the Central Government\'s consent under section 86(4)(aa) of the Code of Civil Procedure to recover certain claimed payme...

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Lakshmichand & Balchand Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh [1986] INSC 225 (5 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 225 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The appellant-contractor entered into two contracts with the respondent State to perform certain road repair works. Clause 68 of the contract stipulated that the final bill for the contractor would be prepared after considering the amounts he had previously received, while clause 71 allowed the Stat...

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State of U.P. Vs. Civil Judge, Nainital & Ors [1986] INSC 226 (5 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 226 SC

Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Act, 1972

Headnote :

Section 5 of the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960 stated that starting from the enactment of the U.P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Act, 1972, which took effect on June 8, 1973, no tenure-holder could possess land exceeding the \'ceiling area\' defi...

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Rakesh Saxena Vs. State Through C.B.I [1986] INSC 227 (7 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 07 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 227 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The offenses in question, if they occurred, are alleged to have taken place over six years ago. The appellant was simply a trader at the lowest level within the Foreign Exchange Division of the Bank, rather than a senior official. Given the complex nature of the case, the trial is expected to take a...

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State of Kerala Vs. A. Lakshmikutty & Ors [1986] INSC 228 (10 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 10 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 228 SC

Constitution of India

Mani Subrat Jain Vs. State of Haryana & Ors [1976] INSC 319 (9 December 1976)

Headnote :

Rule 2(b) of the Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1961 mandates adherence to the rotation cycle for post reservations as outlined in Rule 14(c) of the Kerala State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1958 during the selection and appointment of District Judges through direct recruitment. Accor...

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Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Vs. Hyderabad Race Club [1986] INSC 229 (11 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 229 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, a Corporation, aimed to assess the land and buildings of the respondent club for general taxation under section 202 of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955. The respondent argued for an exemption, asserting that the use of the property for horse racing and training horses con...

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Bakul Oil Industries & ANR Vs. State of Gujarat & ANR [1986] INSC 230 (11 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 230 SC

Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969

Headnote :

On April 29, 1970, the State Government issued a notification under section 49(2) of the Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969, which fully or partially exempted certain specified categories of sales and purchases listed in entries 1 to 52 of the Schedule from sales tax or purchase tax. This notification was...

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Mrs. Elizabeth Dinshaw Vs. Arvand M. Dinshaw & ANR [1986] INSC 231 (11 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 11 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 231 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The petitioner, a U.S. citizen living in Michigan, was married to the first respondent, an Indian citizen, who moved to the United States after their marriage and found employment there. The couple had a son in America. However, they experienced marital issues, leading the petitioner and her son to...

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Maharaj Dhiraj Himmatsinghji & Ors Vs. State of Rajasthan & ANR [1986] INSC 232 (12 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 12 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 232 SC

Constitution of India
Gwalior

Headnote :

Jodhpur remained an independent State until April 6, 1949. On April 7, 1949, it merged with other independent States to create the United State of Rajasthan. On the same day, Ordinance No. 1 of 1949 was enacted, which allowed the laws of the covenanting States, including Jodhpur, to remain in effect...

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Sarguja Transport Service Vs. State Transport Tribunal, M.P.,Gwalior & Ors [1986] INSC 233 (12 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 12 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 233 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Gwalior
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

Headnote :

Sub-rule (1) of rule 1, Order XXIII of the Code of Civil Procedure allows a plaintiff to abandon their suit against any or all defendants at any time after the suit has been initiated. Sub-rule (3) states that if the court is convinced that a suit must be dismissed due to a formal defect, or if ther...

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Kameshwar Singh Srivastava Vs. Iv Addl. Dist. Judge Lucknow & Ors [1986] INSC 234 (14 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 14 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 234 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

Upon the death of the owner and landlord of the rented property, his heirs, respondents Nos. 3 to 12, became the new owners. The appellant, the tenant, attempted to pay rent to respondent No. 3, but it was refused. Subsequently, the appellant filed an application with the Munsif under section 30(1)...

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Anant Sakharam Raut & Ors Vs. State of Maharashtra & ANR [1986] INSC 235 (14 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 14 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 235 SC

Headnote :

The petitioner-detenue was detained under a detention order issued in accordance with section 3(2) of the National Security Act 1980. This detention was based on three incidents for which criminal cases were already pending against him. Prior to the issuance of the detention order, he had filed bail...

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Frank Anthony Public School Employees Association Vs. Union of India & Ors [1986] INSC 236 (17 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 236 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Leave Travel Concession

Headnote :

Chapter IV of the Delhi School EdUcation Act, comprising of sections 8 to 12 deal with "Terms and conditions of service of employees of recognised private schools". Chapter V consisting of sections 13 to 15 contains "the provisions applicable to unaided minority schools". Section...

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Government of Tamilnadu Vs. Ahobila Matam [1986] INSC 237 (17 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 237 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The proviso to section 3(1) of the Madras Inams (Assessment) Act, 1956 states that no assessment shall be applicable to an inam granted on service tenure that is demonstrated to consist solely of an assignment of land revenue.Certain lands were granted to the respondent Matam by a Tanjore Princess....

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Prakash Chander Manchanda & ANR Vs. Smt. Janki Manchanda [1986] INSC 238 (18 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 238 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

In a case where the appellant was the defendant, after the plaintiff had presented their evidence, the defendant was scheduled to start presenting their evidence on January 24, 1985. However, due to the absence of any witnesses, the defendant\'s counsel requested an adjournment, and the case was pos...

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Amarjit Singh Vs. Smt. Khatoon Quamarain [1986] INSC 239 (18 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 239 SC

Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958

Headnote :

The landlady, who was the respondent, owned a property with both a ground floor and a first floor. She had rented out both floors and was residing with a relative. She submitted a petition to evict the appellant-tenant from the first floor, claiming a genuine personal need for the space. In her peti...

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New Central Jute Mills Co. Ltd. Vs. Uttar Pradesh Electricity Board, Lucknow & Ors [1986] INSC 240 (19 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 240 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Electricity Act, 1910
Indian Electricity Act, 1910

Headnote :

The Appellant-Company filed a writ petition contesting the order issued by the respondent, the Electricity Board, which imposed a surcharge of 5.5 paise per unit on the electricity consumed by the Company beyond the 70% limit authorized by the State Government. After the writ petition was dismissed...

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State of Andhra Pradesh Vs. Gowthu Ranghunayakulu & Ors [1986] INSC 241 (19 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 241 SC

CrPC Section 354. Language and contents of judgment

Headnote :

The ten defendants gathered unlawfully at the residence of A-1, armed with spears, sticks, and crowbars, and assaulted the deceased as he returned from the canal carrying water in a \'Kavadi\'. The injuries inflicted on the deceased resulted in his death. All ten defendants were charged under sectio...

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State of Kerala Vs. Mathal Verghese & Ors [1986] INSC 242 (19 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 242 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 28. Counterfeit
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 489C. Possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 489E. Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes

Headnote :

The respondents faced charges under sections 120B, 489A, 489C, and 420 of the IPC, in conjunction with sections 511 and 34, for the forgery and counterfeiting of American dollar bills, specifically 2000 notes of 20 dollars each. Additionally, respondents 1 and 2 were accused of possessing 148 counte...

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Ishwar Singh Bagga & Ors Vs. State of Rajasthan [1986] INSC 243 (19 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 243 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 357. Order to pay compensation
CrPC Section 43. Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 464. Making a false document
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

Headnote :

The State of Rajasthan issued Notification No. 7.1(6)H/Unit-x-75 Home (Court x) on July 15, 1975, under section 129A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. This notification grants certain officers of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation the authority to exercise powers regarding all stage carri...

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Bihar Legal Support Society Vs. The Chief Justice of India & ANR [1986] INSC 244 (19 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 244 SC

Constitution of India
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

Headnote :

The writ petition, following the prompt review of the bail application for two industrialists by this Court during a late-night session on September 5, 1986, urged that the same level of concern should influence the Court\'s approach in all cases involving citizens\' liberty. It called for the speci...

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Delhi Police Non-Gazettedkarmchari Sangh & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1986] INSC 245 (20 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 245 SC

Constitution of India
Societies Registration Act, 1860

Headnote :

The non-gazetted members of the Delhi Police Force sought to establish their own association, leading to the formation of the Karmachari Union in 1966. They applied for registration under the Trade Union Act of 1926, but their request was denied. Following the implementation of the Police Force (Res...

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Banwasi Sewa Ashram Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1986] INSC 246 (20 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 246 SC

Constitution of India
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Indian Forest Act, 1927

Headnote :

Following the State Government\'s declaration of certain jungle lands in two tehsils of the Mirzapur District as reserved forest under section 20 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, and the notification of additional areas under section 4 of the Act for final designation as reserved forests, forest offi...

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Kalyan Mills Ltd. Vs. Union of India & Ors [1986] INSC 247 (21 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 247 SC

Headnote :

The Union of India, as Respondent No. 1, sought to recover certain tax arrears from the assessee-company, Respondent No. 2. The assessee-company notified the Union of India that the tax dues owed could be settled using the amount that the appellant-company owed to it. This debt was recorded as a cre...

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Kothi Satyanarayana Vs. Galla Sithayya & Ors [1986] INSC 248 (21 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 21 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 248 SC

Headnote :

On August 18, 1937, a deed of settlement was executed by the respondent\'s father, which established certain properties for the benefit of his son\'s widow, granting her a life interest. Upon her passing, these properties were to revert to the Settlor or his heirs. After the widow\'s death, the resp...

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Union of India & Ors Vs. Visveswaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. [1986] INSC 249 (24 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 249 SC

Limitation Act, 1963

Headnote :

The Court rejected the SLP and CMP.

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Brij Mohan Parihar Vs. M.P. State Road Transport Corporation & Ors [1986] INSC 250 (25 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 250 SC

Gwalior
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939
Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

Headnote :

Section 68-FF of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 restricts the State Transport Authority or the Regional Transport Authority from issuing permits for designated areas or routes unless it aligns with the scheme published under subsection (3) of section 68-D. However, it allows for the issuance of tempor...

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A.S. Sulochana Vs. C. Dharmalingam [1986] INSC 251 (28 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 28 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 251 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

In 1970, the appellant-landlord filed an eviction lawsuit against the respondent-tenant, claiming unlawful subletting. The respondent had taken over the tenancy after his father\'s death in 1968. The subletting occurred in 1952, during the lifetime of the appellant\'s father. Neither the appellant n...

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Tekchand & ANR Vs. Tekchand, Supdt. of Police & Ors [1986] INSC 252 (28 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 28 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 252 SC

CrPC Section 321. Withdrawal from prosecution

Headnote :

Regarding the incident that occurred on April 2, 1974, the Police registered a First Information Report on their own initiative after a delay of 3 and a half years, following the findings of a Commission of Inquiry. The individuals who suffered injuries were also accused of committing criminal offen...

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