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Punjab Higher Qualified Teachers Union Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [1988] INSC 51 (23 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 23 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 51 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The State Government issued a Circular on July 23, 1957, instructing a revision of the pay scales for various categories of subordinate staff, including Teachers in the Education Department. Paragraph 3 of this Circular outlined the pay scale revisions for Teachers, categorizing them into two groups...

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Vijay Kumar Vs. Union of India & Ors [1988] INSC 52 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 52 SC

Constitution of India
Customs Act, 1962
Gwalior

Headnote :

This appeal was filed against the High Court\'s judgment, which had dismissed the appellant\'s writ petition that contested the legality of his detention under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange & Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (referred to as \'The Act\').The Directorate of Reve...

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Spaco Carburettors (India) Ltd. Vs. Collector of Customs, Bombay [1988] INSC 53 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 53 SC

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Customs Act, 1962
Customs Tariff Act, 1975

Headnote :

The appellant firm imported a \"special purpose complex machine\" and asserted that it should be classified under item 84.45/48 of the tariff schedule, with a duty rate of 40 percent applicable.The Assistant Collector determined that the imported machine was not used for manufacturing carburettors b...

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State of Maharashtra Vs. M.H. Mazumdar [1988] INSC 54 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 54 SC

Headnote :

The respondent retired from State Government service on September 1, 1987, upon reaching the age of superannuation.Approximately one year after his retirement, the respondent received a chargesheet outlining allegations of misconduct and negligence during his time in service. An inquiry was conducte...

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Desoola Rama Rao & ANR Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors [1988] INSC 55 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 55 SC

Headnote :

Rule 5 of the Andhra Pradesh (Roads and Buildings) Engineering Service Special Rules, 1967 stipulates that for an individual to be promoted to the position of Executive Engineer, a Graduate Assistant Engineer must meet the following criteria: (a) be a full member or an approved probationer, (b) a di...

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K. Siva Reddy & Ors Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors [1988] INSC 56 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 56 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The petitioners in this writ challenge the order that regularized the temporary service of promotees from the years 1972-73, 1973-74, and 1974-75 to the position of Assistant Engineers (Deputy Executive Engineers). They argue that the retrospective regularization carried out by the Chief Engineer la...

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Hare Krishna Singh & Ors Vs. State of Bihar [1988] INSC 57 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 57 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 109. Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 324. Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 379. Punishment for theft

Headnote :

The prosecution\'s case, as detailed in the Fardbeyan or FIR filed by P.W. 3, a social worker, stated that on December 12, 1987, around 7:00 A.M., he was on his way to visit his brother-in-law. Upon reaching the main gate of Sadar Hospital, he observed seven individuals:1. Hare Krishna Singh2. Sheo...

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K.V. Subba Rao & Ors Vs. Government of Andhra Pradesh & Ors [1988] INSC 58 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 58 SC

Headnote :

In 1961, the Andhra Pradesh Revenue Subordinate Services Rules were implemented, establishing the cadre of Deputy Tehsildars. Prior to this, the regulations from the former State of Madras were in effect in Andhra Pradesh.According to Rule 3 of the 1961 Rules, Deputy Tehsildars can be appointed thro...

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Roshan Singh & Ors Vs. Zile Singh & Ors [1988] INSC 59 (24 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 59 SC

Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908

Headnote :

The parties are descendants of a shared ancestor who had two sons. These two branches of the family owned joint properties, both agricultural and residential. The agricultural land was divided in 1955, and the names of the respective parties were officially recorded in the revenue records. This was...

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V. Revathi Vs. Union of India & Ors [1988] INSC 60 (25 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 60 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 198. Prosecution for offences against marriage
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 497. Adultery [Declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court of India]

Headnote :

A wife has challenged the constitutional validity of Section 198 of the Cr.P.C. through the present petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India.The petitioner argued that regardless of whether the law allows a husband to take legal action against his unfaithful wife, it is unjust to...

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General Officer Commanding-In-Chief & ANR Vs. Subhash Chandra Yadav & ANR [1988] INSC 61 (25 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 61 SC

Headnote :

The first respondent was appointed as a Sub-Charge at the Cantonment General Hospital in Lucknow by the Cantonment Board through an appointment letter dated April 23, 1969, and was confirmed in that position on December 1, 1969. The employment conditions for Cantonment Board employees, which is a st...

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Brij Nandan Kansal Vs. State of U.P. & ANR [1988] INSC 62 (26 February 1988)

Judgement Date : 26 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 62 SC

Headnote :

The appellant was employed in government service. Due to several charges against him, the State government referred his case to the Administrative Tribunal for investigation. The Tribunal found that the first charge was not substantiated, but it did find against the appellant on the other charges. S...

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Continental Construction Co. Ltd. Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh [1988] INSC 63 (7 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 63 SC

Headnote :

The petitioner in this case, under Article 136 of the Constitution, entered into a contract with the respondent State for construction work. The contract was not completed within the agreed timeframe due to what was claimed to be significant delays by the State in assigning work and fulfilling its c...

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Deputy Commissioner of Sales-Tax (Law), Board of Revenue Vs. Shiphy International, Alleppey [1988] INSC 64 (7 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 64 SC

Central Sales Tax Act, 1956

Headnote :

The respondent-assessee acquired fresh frog legs, which were then skinned, cleaned, and frozen to prevent decomposition and decay before being exported. They claimed eligibility for benefits under section 5(3) of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956.The State argued that the fresh legs were not exported...

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Rakesh Kumar & Shri Shakti Kumar Vs. Hindustan Everest Tool Ltd. [1988] INSC 65 (7 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 65 SC

Section 106. TPA, Duration of certain leases in absence of written contract or local usage.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Headnote :

Section 14(1)(a) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 allows for the recovery of possession of rented premises if the tenant has not paid the overdue rent within two months of receiving a demand notice, as specified in section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.According to the lease agreement...

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Hyderabad Engineeiring Industries Ltd. Vs. A.P. State Electricity Board [1988] INSC 66 (8 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 08 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 66 SC

Indian Electricity Act, 1910
Indian Electricity Act, 1910

Headnote :

On July 21, 1981, the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board issued a notification under section 49 of the Electricity Supply Act, 1948, which unilaterally modified the supply conditions for high tension power consumers. According to this notification, industries with contracted demands between 1501...

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R. Prabha Devi & Ors Vs. Government of India, Through Secretary, Ministry of Personnel [1988] INSC 67 (8 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 08 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 67 SC

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellants are Section officers who were directly recruited and appointed to substantive vacancies in accordance with the reserved quota for direct recruits.The seniority among direct recruits and promotees is determined based on the quota and rota system.As per the C.S.S. Rules of 1962, substan...

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Dr. Chakradhar Paswan Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1988] INSC 68 (8 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 08 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 68 SC

Arati Ray Choudhury Vs. Union of India & Ors [1973] INSC 185 (11 October 1973)

Headnote :

The State of Bihar had a Directorate of Indigenous Systems of Medicines under its Health Department, led by Dr. Nagesh Dwivedi. On May 6, 1978, the State Government established a separate Directorate of Indigenous Medicines, appointing a Director from one of the medicinal systems, which included Ayu...

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Government of Andhra Pradesh & ANR, Vs. Dr. R. Murali Babu Rao & ANR, [1988] INSC 69 (9 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 09 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 69 SC

Gwalior
Indian Medical Council Act, 1956

Headnote :

The appeals and special leave petitions were filed against the judgment and order of the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, which annulled the panel of names created by the State Government under rule 8 of the Andhra Pradesh Medical & Health Service Special Rules, 1982. This panel was intended...

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G. Ramegowda, Major, Vs. Special Land Acquisition Officer, Bangalore [1988] INSC 70 (10 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 10 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 70 SC

Limitation Act, 1963

Headnote :

The appellants\' lands were acquired for the establishment of the \'University of Agricultural Sciences\' in Bangalore.On July 17, 1970, the Civil Judge issued a common award in three Land Acquisition References under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act.An application for certified copies was sub...

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Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board Vs. Union of India & ANR [1988] INSC 71 (11 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 11 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 71 SC

Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948

Headnote :

The Emergency Risks (Factories) Insurance Act of 1962 was established to facilitate the swift rehabilitation of industrial operations in the event of damage during wartime. Consequently, the Central Government committed to insuring factories against war-related risks. The Act provided for the implem...

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Union of India & Ors Vs. E. Bashyan [1988] INSC 72 (11 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 11 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 72 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The report from the enquiry officer was not provided to the respondent prior to the disciplinary authority issuing the final order that determined his guilt. The Central Administrative Tribunal ruled in favor of the respondent.In the special leave petition, the Union of India argued that the authori...

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Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax (Law), Board of Revenue Vs. Thomas Stephen & Co. Ltd. [1988] INSC 73 (14 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 14 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 73 SC

Constitution of India
Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963

Headnote :

Section 5A(1) of the Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 mandates that a dealer must pay purchase tax on taxable goods acquired under conditions where no tax is due, if he (a) uses those goods in the production of other goods for sale or otherwise, (b) disposes of those goods in any manner other than...

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Usmanbhai Dawoodbhai Menon & Ors Vs. State of Gujarat [1988] INSC 74 (14 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 14 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 74 SC

CrPC Section 439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy

Headnote :

This Criminal Appeal challenges the judgment and order of the Gujarat High Court, along with related Special Leave Petitions concerning the decisions made by various Designated Courts in the State established under the Terrorist & Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987. These cases presented s...

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R.L.Gupta & ANR Vs. Union of India & Ors [1988] INSC 75 (16 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 16 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 75 SC

Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Constitution of India

Headnote :

This writ petition was initially submitted to this Court by two members of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, Shri R.L. Gupta and Shri S.B. Aggarwal. However, the Court determined that Shri S.B. Aggarwal\'s case should be evaluated separately, leading to the request for him to file an independent pe...

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Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay Vs. Nagpal Printing Mills & ANR [1988] INSC 76 (17 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 17 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 76 SC

Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, 1888

Headnote :

Section 169 of the Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 grants the Standing Committee the authority to establish rules for charging water supply fees, allowing them to set water charges based on actual or estimated measurements of the water provided.Section 276 mandates the installation of meters...

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Smt. Sova Ray & ANR Vs. Gostha Gopal Dey & Ors [1988] INSC 77 (18 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 18 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 77 SC

Section 74. Compensation of breach of contract where penalty stipulated for

Headnote :

The appellants initiated a lawsuit seeking a partition of property, claiming a one-third share. The trial court issued a preliminary decree. Respondent No. 1 (defendant No. 9 in the case) appealed the decree to the High Court. The appeal was resolved through a compromise, which acknowledged the appe...

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Bigyan Kumar & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1988] INSC 78 (18 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 19 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 78 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Supreme Court provided specific instructions concerning petitioner No. 9 related to their accommodation and reinstatement in a writ petition submitted by forty petitioners employed at the Pension Paying Office in Pokhara, Nepal. They sought directives from the Union of India regarding their job...

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Union Public Service Commission Vs. Hiranyalal Dev & Ors [1988] INSC 79 (22 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 22 Feb 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 79 SC

Headnote :

Hiranyalal, the respondent in both appeals, was dissatisfied with his exclusion from the Select List for the promotion of State Police Service officers to the I.P.S. cadre, especially since two of his junior colleagues were selected. He filed a Civil Rule in the Guwahati High Court, which was subseq...

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T.J. Stephen & Ors Vs. Parle Bottling Co.(P) Ltd. & Ors [1988] INSC 80 (22 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 22 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 80 SC

CrPC Section 200. Examination of complainant

Headnote :

A complaint was lodged in the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate\'s court by the appellant, the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, against respondents Nos. 1 and 2, a private limited company and its Managing Director, for allegedly violating section 5 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1947....

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Mohan Lal Vs. Jai Bhagwan [1988] INSC 81 (23 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 23 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 81 SC

East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949

Headnote :

The appellant-tenant rented the premises from the respondent-landlord for a monthly fee of Rs.120 and signed a rent agreement on April 19, 1975.According to Clause 4 of the rent agreement, the tenant was required to operate an \'English Liquor Vend\' and sell liquor from the shop. The respondent ini...

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Asian Paints India Ltd. Vs. Collector of Central Excise [1988] INSC 82 (23 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 23 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 82 SC

Headnote :

The Revenue had previously determined that \"Decoplast,\" produced by the appellant, is indeed plastic emulsion paint, and the revision application submitted to the Government of India was dismissed.Subsequently, the appellant approached the Bombay High Court, which instructed the Customs Excise and...

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Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute of Economic Development Ands Vs. State of Bihar & Ors [1988] INSC 83 (23 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 23 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 83 SC

Constitution of India
Societies Registration Act, 1860

Headnote :

In these writ petitions and civil appeals, the Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change, Patna, a registered society, along with its Registrar, Dr. Jagadanand Jha, contested the constitutional validity of Bihar ordinances Nos. 15 of 1986 and 30 of 1986, which were lat...

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Major (Retd.) Inder Singh Rekhi Vs. Delhi Development Authority [1988] INSC 84 (24 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 24 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 84 SC

Limitation Act, 1963

Headnote :

The appellant completed the construction of certain houses for the respondent-Development Authority on April 2, 1980.The appellant sent multiple letters to the respondent requesting the finalization of the bills, starting with the first letter on February 28, 1983, and the last one on September 4, 1...

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Food Corporation of India & ANR Vs. Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. [1988] INSC 85 (28 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 28 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 85 SC

Headnote :

A Charter Party agreement was established between the appellant, the Food Corporation of India, and the respondent, the Shipping Company, for the transport of bulk cargo from Australia to India. Following the delivery of the cargo, the respondent Company raised issues concerning certain items and so...

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Collector of Central Excise, Madras. Vs. Kutty Flush Doors & Furniture Co. (P) Ltd. [1988] INSC 86 (28 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 28 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 86 SC

Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944

Headnote :

The respondent company submitted a classification list to the Assistant Collector of Excise, requesting approval to classify sawn timber and dried timber as non-excisable, arguing that the process of cutting timber logs into various sizes did not constitute manufacturing. The Assistant Collector det...

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Collector of Central Excise, Madras Vs. T.I. Millers Ltd. Madras & T.I. Diamond Chain, Madras [1988] INSC 87 (28 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 28 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 87 SC

Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944

Headnote :

The respondents produced goods that were subject to assessment under Item 68 of the Central Excise Tariff. They submitted price lists for the sale of these goods through their distributors, including M/s. T.I & M- Sales Ltd., indicating their price to the distributors as the assessable value. Later,...

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Hameedia Hardware Stores, Represented By Its Partner S. Pee Vs. B. Mohan Lal Sowcar [1988] INSC 88 (29 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 88 SC

Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960

Phiroze Bamanji Desai Vs. Chandrakant M. Patel & Ors [1974] INSC 20 (4 February 1974)

Headnote :

The respondent\'s brother was operating his business in the front section of the ground floor of the property in question, which belonged to the respondent\'s father.The appellant acquired the ongoing business from the respondent\'s brother and subsequently became a tenant under the respondent\'s fa...

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International Airport Authority of India Vs. K.D. Bali & ANR [1988] INSC 89 (29 March 1988)

Judgement Date : 29 Mar 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 89 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Ranjit Thakur Vs. Union of India & Ors [1987] INSC 285 (15 October 1987)

Headnote :

This petition for special leave challenges the judgment and order of the High Court of Bombay, which denied the request to revoke the authority of respondent No. 1, the sole arbitrator, under sections 5 and 11 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 (referred to as \'The Act\').The petitioner called for tender...

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Union of India & ANR Vs. L.K. Ahuja & Co [1988] INSC 90 (5 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 05 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 90 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The respondent and the appellant, the Union of India, entered into four agreements through the Executive Engineer of Northern Railway, followed by a supplementary agreement. All four contracts were executed and completed by the respondent on various dates.The respondent accepted the final bills for...

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Babu Ram & Ors Vs. Gram Sabha Buhavi & ANR [1988] INSC 91 (6 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 06 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 91 SC

Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961
Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961
Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961

Headnote :

Section 13B of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, which was added by Haryana Act 34 of 1974, required that all ongoing civil court cases against the panchayat regarding whether the land in question was excluded from shamilat deh be transferred to and new proceedings initiated be...

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Indian Oil Corporation Vs. Indian Carbon Ltd. [1988] INSC 92 (6 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 06 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 92 SC

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

Regarding the sale of raw petroleum coke from the petitioner to the respondent, there were three agreements in place. These agreements outlined the sale terms, the petitioner\'s right to shift the raw petroleum coke at the respondent\'s risk and expense if the respondent failed to do so as agreed, a...

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Bhupinder Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1988] INSC 93 (6 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 06 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 93 SC

CrPC Section 293. Reports of certain Government scientific experts

Headnote :

Bhupinder Singh, the appellant, along with his father Sher Singh and mother Mukhtiar Kaur, faced trial for the murder of Bhupinder Singh\'s wife, Gian Kaur, through poisoning. The Trial Court determined that the accused had a strong motive for the murder, as the deceased was unable to meet their dow...

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Mohan Laxman Hede Vs. Noormohamed Adam Shaikh [1988] INSC 94 (7 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 94 SC

Section 106. TPA, Duration of certain leases in absence of written contract or local usage.

Headnote :

The appellant entered into a tenancy agreement for the premises in question, agreeing to a monthly rent of Rs. 22 plus Rs. 2.20 for Education Cess. The respondent acquired the property on December 3, 1976. The appellant had outstanding rent from June 1, 1976, to November 30, 1976. In response to a n...

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V.K. Agarwal, Assistant Collector of Customs Vs. Vasantraj Bhagwanji Bhatia & Ors [1988] INSC 95 (7 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 95 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)
Gold (Control) Act, 1968
IPC Section 409. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent

Headnote :

Respondents 1 to 3 faced prosecution for an offense under section 111 in conjunction with section 135 of the Customs Act, 1969, due to the recovery of primary gold from their residence. Respondent No. 3 was found guilty, while respondents Nos. 1 and 2 were acquitted. Subsequently, the same individua...

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Commissioner of Sales Tax U.P. Lucknow, Vs. S/S Suresh Chand Jain, Tendu Leaves Dealer, Lalitpur [1988] INSC 96 (7 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 96 SC

Headnote :

The respondent-assessee was engaged in the business of Tendu leaves. He argued before the Assessing Authority that there were no inter-state sales of Tendu leaves, asserting that all sales occurred within Uttar Pradesh. He claimed he was unaware if the buyers transported the Tendu leaves outside Utt...

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Raghunath & Ors Vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors [1988] INSC 97 (7 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 07 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 97 SC

Land Acquisition Act, 1894
Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Headnote :

The lands of the appellants were included in those targeted for acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, initiated by a notification under section 4, followed by a declaration under section 6. The appellants challenged the notification and declaration through a Writ Petition, arguing that...

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Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax (Law) Vs. N. Kannan Nair & Ors [1988] INSC 98 (8 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 08 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 98 SC

Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963

Headnote :

The respondent-assessee, a contractor for the Public Works Department (P.W.D.), had undertaken various contract works for road repairs.The assessee was assessed on the turnover from the purchase of materials such as sand and bricks, which were utilized in the execution of the projects. This assessme...

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B.B.Rajwanshi Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1988] INSC 99 (8 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 08 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 99 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Headnote :

In this appeal, the appellant challenged the constitutional validity of subsection (4) of section 6 of the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (referred to as \'The Act\') as well as the legitimacy of the order issued by the Government that remitted the award from the Labour Court for further conside...

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Collector of Customs. Calcutta Vs. Sun Industries [1988] INSC 100 (11 April 1988)

Judgement Date : 11 Apr 1988

Citation : 1988 Latest Caselaw 100 SC

Customs Act, 1962

Headnote :

The Respondent had sent plywood panels intended for tea chests to be delivered in Colombo, claiming a drawback under Section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962, based on the shipping bill. However, the ship encountered engine issues en route, returned, and ran aground in Indian territorial waters at Parade...

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