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O.P. Bhandari Vs. Indian Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. & Ors [1986] INSC 201 (26 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 26 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 201 SC

Headnote :

According to Rule 31(v) of the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (Conduct, Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1978, an employee who has completed their probationary period and has been confirmed or is considered confirmed can have their services terminated with a notice period of 90 days or by provi...
Raj Kumar Singh Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1986] INSC 202 (26 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 26 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 202 SC

Headnote :

The Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 1981 was established to implement specific measures aimed at controlling and suppressing anti-social elements to ensure public order. Section 2(d) defines \"Anti-Social Element,\" while Section 12 addresses the authority to issue orders for the detention of certain i...
Binod Singh Vs. District Magistrate Dhanbad Bihar & Ors [1986] INSC 203 (26 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 26 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 203 SC

Headnote :

The respondent issued a detention order against the appellant under section 3(2) of the National Security Act 1980, citing that the appellant\'s actions were harmful to public order. At the time the order was made, there were multiple criminal cases pending against the appellant. The appellant had a...
A.K. Roy & ANR Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [1986] INSC 204 (29 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 29 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 204 SC

Headnote :

Section 20(1) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, which addresses the cognizance and trial of offenses, stipulates that no prosecution for an offense under this Act can be initiated except by, or with the written consent of, the Central Government, the State Government, or a person aut...
Pandurang & Ors Vs. State of Maharashtra [1986] INSC 205 (30 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 30 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 205 SC

Headnote :

The State\'s appeal against the acquittal of the appellants for an offense under section 7(1) in conjunction with sections 16 and 17 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954, which carries a potential imprisonment of over two years, was heard and determined by a Single Judge. However, accordi...
Basant Roadways Vs. State Transport Tribunal 7 Ors [1986] INSC 206 (30 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 30 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 206 SC

Headnote :

In a request for special leave challenging a temporary order issued by the High Court,
K.R. Mudgal & Ors Vs. R.P. Singh & Ors [1986] INSC 207 (30 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 30 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 207 SC

Headnote :

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an Office Memorandum on May 14, 1940, stating that if a vacancy occurred in the direct recruit cycle, the direct recruit would be considered senior to departmental candidates, even if the direct recruit joined after the departmental candidate had been promoted and...
Brooke Bond & Company Ltd. Vs. C.I.T., West Bengal, Calcutta [1986] INSC 208 (30 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 30 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 208 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, a reputable company engaged in the tea business with its headquarters in the United Kingdom, invested in shares of various tea companies globally and fully owned an Indian subsidiary.Under the Indian Income Tax Act of 1922, the appellant was assessed for the assessment year 1955-56 ba...
C.I.T., Andhra Pradesh Vs. Trustees of H.E.H The Nizam's Family Trust [1986] INSC 209 (30 September 1986)

Judgement Date : 30 Sep 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 209 SC

Headnote :

On May 10, 1950, the Nizam of Hyderabad established a Family Trust through a Deed of Trust. A total of nine crores in Government securities was transferred to the trustees under this Deed, which was conceptually divided into 175 equal units. Out of these, 5 units were designated as the \'Reserve Fun...
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corpn. Ltd. Vs. Karnataka State Transport Tribunal & Ors [1986] INSC 210 (1 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 01 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 210 SC

Headnote :

Sub-section (7) of section 63 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 grants the State Transport Authority the authority to issue permits aimed at promoting tourism, which can be valid across all or parts of India, for a number of tourist vehicles specified by the Central Government for that State. A provis...
Commissioner of Income-Tax, Madhya Pradesh Vs. Maharaja Bahadur Singh & Ors [1986] INSC 211 (13 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 13 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 211 SC

Headnote :

Hukum Chand Seth established a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) with his family members and owned significant properties. On March 31, 1950, these properties were divided equally among him, his wife, and their son through a Deed of Partition. On the same day, Hukum Chand Seth and his wife created two tr...
Hari Chand @ Harish Chandra Vs. Shri Daulat Ram [1986] INSC 212 (15 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 15 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 212 SC

Headnote :

The appellant filed a lawsuit to reclaim possession of the contested land following the demolition of unauthorized structures erected by the respondent. The appellant claimed ownership of the land based on a registered sale deed, stating that he began constructing a compound wall around his property...
State of Assam Vs. Muhim Barkataki & ANR [1986] INSC 213 (20 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 20 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 213 SC

Headnote :

The prosecution claimed that the accused set fire to the deceased\'s body and his shop by pouring kerosene oil. Witnesses P.W. 4, 5, and 6 rushed to the scene upon seeing the flames and extinguished the fire on the deceased, who had emerged from the shop engulfed in flames. C.W. 1, the Assistant Sub...
Late Nawab Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Vs. Commissioner of Wealth Tax, Hyderabad [1986] INSC 214 (21 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 21 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 214 SC

Headnote :

In the assessment year 1957-58, the Wealth Tax Officer included a sum of Rs. 4,90,775, which represented the market value of certain immovable properties. Although the assessee had received full payment for these properties, he had not executed any registered sale deeds in favor of the buyers. The i...
Institute of Chartered Accountants Vs. L.K. Ratna & Ors [1986] INSC 215 (21 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 21 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 215 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, was established as a corporate entity under the Chartered Accountants Act of 1949, with its members being Chartered Accountants.The management of the Institute\'s affairs is overseen by a governing body known as the Council, which is le...
Jagbir Singh & Ors Vs. General Manager, Punjab Roadways & Ors [1986] INSC 216 (24 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 24 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 216 SC

Headnote :

A State Roadways bus was involved in an accident that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Following an application submitted on behalf of one of the victims, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal granted a compensation of Rs. 93,600 to the widow and minor children of the deceased, along with i...
Jagdish & Ors Vs. Nathi Mal Kejriwal & Ors [1986] INSC 217 (24 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 24 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 217 SC

Headnote :

Respondents 5 to 7 were co-owners of the disputed land, which they sold to respondents 1 to 4 on October 25, 1971.The petitioners, who are the sons and nephews of the sellers, filed a lawsuit in front of the sub-Judge in Palwal seeking possession of the land upon payment of the sale price, arguing t...
State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors Vs. Nandlal Jaiswal & Ors [1986] INSC 218 (24 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 24 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 218 SC

Headnote :

The Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915 governs the production, sale, and possession of alcoholic beverages in Madhya Pradesh.Section 14 addresses the licensing and establishment of distilleries and warehouses. The State Government, exercising its authority under Section 62, has enacted several sets of...
Punjab State Electricity Board,Patiala & ANR Vs. Ravinder Kumar Sharma & Ors [1986] INSC 219 (27 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 27 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 219 SC

Headnote :

Ravinder Kumar Sharma, the plaintiff-respondent, began his career as a Line-Man with the respondent-Electricity Board.The service terms for both Line-Men and Line-Superintendents were regulated by the P.W.D. (Electricity Branch) Provisional Class III (Subordinate Posts) Rules of 1952. Line-Men, who...
Sidhosons & ANR Vs. Union of India & Ors [1986] INSC 220 (28 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 28 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 220 SC

Headnote :

The petitioner-company involved in W.P. No. 1685 of 1979 produces electrical goods for M/s. Bajaj Electricals Limited, the purchasers. According to their agreement, the petitioner-company does not sell these goods in the open market.Once the manufactured goods are accepted by the buyers, the petitio...
A.R. Antulay Vs. R.S. Naik & Ors [1986] INSC 221 (29 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 221 SC

Headnote :

Considering the different facets of the case and the significant legal issues that need to be addressed, the request to revoke the special leave cannot be approved. Additionally, the special leave was granted by the Court with the counsel for the respondents present and after listening to his argume...
Kasturi Lal Harlal Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1986] INSC 222 (29 October 1986)

Judgement Date : 29 Oct 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 222 SC

Headnote :

Section 29-A of the U.P. Sales Tax Act, 1948, which was added by section 17 of the U.P. Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 1969, stipulated that any amount collected by a dealer as tax on the sale of goods and deposited under subsections (4) or (5) of section 8-A of the Act should be refunded to the ind...
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...
Harbhajan Singh Dhalla Vs. Union of India [1986] INSC 224 (5 November 1986)

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 224 SC

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

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 225 SC

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...
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

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...
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

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

Judgement Date : 10 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 228 SC

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...
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...
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

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...
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

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...
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

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...
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

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...
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

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)...
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...
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

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

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 237 SC

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....
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

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

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 239 SC

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...
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

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...
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

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

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 1986

Citation : 1986 Latest Caselaw 242 SC

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...
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

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...
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

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...
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

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...
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

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...
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...
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...
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

Headnote :

The Court rejected the SLP and CMP.
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

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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