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Rup Diamonds & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1989] INSC 1 (2 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 02 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 1 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The petitioners, recognized as an Export House under the Import-Export Policy of 1982-83, were issued six imprest licenses for importing uncut and unset diamonds, contingent upon fulfilling specific export commitments for cut and polished diamonds from India. However, they failed to request revalida...

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Union of India & Ors Vs. Suksha International and Nutan Gems & ANR [1989] INSC 2 (2 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 02 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 2 SC

Headnote :

The appellants in the case were recognized Export Houses that had been issued Imprest licenses for importing \'uncut\' and \'unset\' diamonds, which came with specific export obligations. Once these export obligations were fulfilled, the respondents were eligible for the revalidation and endorsement...

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Kiran Bedi & Ors Vs. Committee of Inquiry & ANR [1989] INSC 3 (4 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 04 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 3 SC

Commissions of Inquiry (Central) Rules, 1972
Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Constitution of India
CrPC Section 346. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it

Headnote :

A Committee made up of two High Court Judges was established by the Delhi Administration to investigate certain events that occurred in January 1988, which involved lawyers and police following an incident where a lawyer was allegedly detained by college students and handed over to the police on cha...

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Kishen Pattnayak & ANR Vs. State of Orissa & ANR [1989] INSC 4 (9 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 09 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 4 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

Two social workers sent a letter to this Court highlighting the dire conditions faced by the residents of Kalahandi district in the State of Orissa due to severe poverty. This letter was subsequently treated as a writ petition. The petitioners claimed that extreme poverty in Kalahandi has led to sta...

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Pal Singh Vs. Sunder Singh & Ors [1989] INSC 5 (10 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 10 Jan 1988

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 5 SC

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

Tej Bhan Madan Vs. Ii Additional District Judge & Ors [1988] INSC 158 (9 May 1988)
Kanta Goel Vs. B.P. Pathak & Ors [1977] INSC 102 (1 April 1977)

Headnote :

In 1947, the Custodian of Evacuee Property granted tenancy of three rooms and a courtyard in an evacuee\'s property to the appellant. In 1956, the entire property was jointly acquired by the respondent\'s father and a woman. After the woman passed away in 1975, her legal heirs became co-landlords of...

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State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Radhey Shyam Nigam & Ors [1989] INSC 6 (11 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 11 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 6 SC

Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
U.P. Cinematograph Rules, 1951

Headnote :

The Uttar Pradesh Legislature passed the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act in 1973. Around September 11, 1974, Lucknow was officially designated as a development area through a notification. The Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act of 1984 came into effect on September 24, 1984. Notificat...

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Haribans Misra & Ors Vs. Railway Board & Ors [1989] INSC 7 (11 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 11 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 7 SC

Headnote :

The appellants in this case were appointed as Trade Apprentices at the Locomotive Component Works around January 1959. In August 1961, the Locomotive Component Works merged with the Diesel Locomotive Works, resulting in all LCW staff being absorbed by DLW. After successfully completing a 3.5-year tr...

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P.M. Paul Vs. Union of India [1989] INSC 8 (16 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 16 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 8 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, a contractor, entered into an agreement with the respondent for the construction of a building, which was divided into two phases. Both phases were set to commence on March 10, 1979, with Phase I scheduled for completion by June 9, 1980, and Phase II by November 9, 1980. A dispute aro...

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K.B. Daddarajjiappa & Ors Vs. State of Karnataka & Ors [1989] INSC 9 (16 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 16 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 9 SC

Headnote :

The appellants owned an industrial business and sought assistance from the State Government under the Mysore State Aid to Industries Act of 1951 to enhance and further develop their operations. They submitted an application for aid to the relevant authorities, and the competent authority approved fi...

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Siddeshwari Cotton Mills (P) Ltd. Vs. Union of India & ANR [1989] INSC 10 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 10 SC

Headnote :

The appellant produces cotton fabric using power looms.Due to two notifications issued under Rule 8(1) of the Central Excise Rules 1944, unprocessed cotton fabric was exempt from excise duty and additional duties. However, since the appellant employed the process of \'calendering\', the Central Exci...

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Mafatlal Fine Spinning & Mfg. Co. Ltd. Vs. Collector of Central Excise, Bombay [1989] INSC 11 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 11 SC

Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944

Headnote :

Rule 49A of the Central Excise Rules, 1944 stipulated varying interest rates on excise duty for yarn, with payment deferred at the manufacturer\'s discretion until the manufacture and clearance of fabrics made from the dutiable yarn. The interest rate was contingent on whether the cotton fabrics wer...

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State of U.P. & Ors Vs. Maharaja Dharmander Prasad Singh [1989] INSC 12 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 12 SC

Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Headnote :

Section 3 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973 allows for the designation of an area as a \'development area\' through a gazette notification. According to Section 14(1) of the Act, no person or entity may develop land in such an area without obtaining permission from the Vi...

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Bihar State Electricity Board & ANR Vs. Dhanawat Rice and Oil Mills [1989] INSC 13 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 13 SC

Indian Electricity Rules, 1956
Indian Electricity Rules, 1956

Headnote :

Clause 1 of the agreement between the consumer respondents and the appellant-Electricity Board stipulated a consistent supply of electrical energy to consumers. Clause 4 stated that even if a consumer\'s electricity usage fell below the minimum guarantee, they were still obligated to pay annual mini...

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Commissioner of Wealth-Tax Vs. Smt. Hashmatunnisa Begum [1989] INSC 14 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 14 SC

Headnote :

In Civil Appeal No. 1118 of 1975, the husband of the respondent-assesse gifted certain lands and buildings to his two wives through three gift deeds dated April 26, 1962, May 26, 1962, and August 17, 1962. These gifts were subject to gift tax and were assessed accordingly for the assessment year 196...

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Dineshchandra Jamnadas Gandhi Vs. State of Gujarat & ANR [1989] INSC 15 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 15 SC

Headnote :

Rule 23 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 prohibits the addition of any coloring agents to food products, unless explicitly allowed by the regulations. Rule 28 bans the use of coal-tar food colors or any mixtures thereof, except for those specifically listed. Among the items listed...

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Lalji & Ors Vs. State of U.P [1989] INSC 16 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 16 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 141. Unlawful assembly
IPC Section 149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object

Headnote :

The four appellants, along with seven other defendants, were tried under Sections 147, 148, and 302 in conjunction with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court found all eight defendants guilty, including the four appellants, under Section 302/149 I.P.C. and sentenced them to life impr...

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Prithi Chand Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh [1989] INSC 17 (17 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 17 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 17 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 13. Special Judicial Magistrates
CrPC Section 313. Power to examine the accused

Headnote :

It was claimed that the appellant, an 18-year-old youth, forcibly abducted P.W. 1, an 11 or 12-year-old girl, took her to a shallow area, and raped her, resulting in significant bleeding. Upon hearing P.W. 7\'s call, the appellant fled the scene. A report was filed with the police the following morn...

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Sharad Kumar Tyagi Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors [1989] INSC 18 (18 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 18 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 18 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 83. Attachment of property of person absconding

Headnote :

On April 5, 1988, a detention order was issued against the petitioner in the writ petition under section 3(2) of the National Security Act. The petitioner could not be served with this order and taken into preventive custody because he was evading arrest. Consequently, he was classified as an abscon...

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District Collector Chittoor & Ors Vs. Chittoor District Groundnut Traders Association & Ors [1989] INSC 19 (18 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 18 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 19 SC

Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Headnote :

The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is a central legislation that regulates the production, supply, distribution, trade, and commerce of certain essential commodities. Section 3 of the Act empowers the Central Government to regulate or prohibit the production, supply, and distribution of these commo...

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Mugaji Laxman Padule Vs. Trimbak Wasudeo Kulkarni & Ors [1989] INSC 20 (18 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 18 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 20 SC

Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948
Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948
Constitution of India

Headnote :

The appellants are the heirs of A, who was a tenant of the disputed land for approximately thirty years prior to the enactment of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948.Although A had the right to purchase the land upon meeting certain conditions, it was acknowledged before the authoriti...

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Ashok Chand Singhvi Vs. University of Jodhpur & Ors [1989] INSC 21 (18 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 18 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 21 SC

Headnote :

The appellant, who held a diploma, had been working as an Administrator/Instructor at an Engineering College since 1976. In May 1987, he applied to the University for a three-year study leave to pursue a B.E. Engineering Degree. The Study Leave Committee recommended his request on August 3, 1987, an...

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P.L. Shah Vs. Union of India & ANR [1989] INSC 22 (18 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 18 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 22 SC

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985

Headnote :

Sub-section (2) of section 21 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 grants the Tribunal the authority to dismiss any application if the grievance arose more than three years prior to the date when the Tribunal\'s jurisdiction, powers, and authority became applicable under the Act.The appellant,...

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Auto Tractors Limited, Pratapgarh Vs. Collector of Customs (Appeal), Bombay [1989] INSC 23 (19 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 19 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 23 SC

Headnote :

Customs Notification No. 200/79, dated September 28, 1979, provides an exemption from customs duty exceeding 25 percent ad valorem on components necessary for manufacturing heavy commercial motor vehicles or tractors, along with the complete waiver of any additional duties. Similarly, Notification N...

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Janta Machine Tools Vs. State of U.P. & Ors [1989] INSC 24 (19 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 19 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 24 SC

Headnote :

The State Government, in accordance with Section 4A of the Act, developed and published a scheme to provide Sales Tax exemptions aimed at promoting capital investment and the establishment of new industrial units that were set up between October 1, 1982, and March 31, 1985, producing specific catego...

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Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board Vs. Unique Erectors (Gujarat) (P) Ltd. & ANR [1989] INSC 25 (24 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 24 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 25 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Interest Act, 1978

Headnote :

In 1978, the State Government initiated the construction of the \'Bhavnagar City Water Supply Scheme\', and on January 12, 1979, two contracts related to this project were awarded to respondent No. 1. On March 29, 1981, respondent No. 1 filed a civil suit concerning the measurements recorded by the...

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State of Tamil Nadu Vs. Anandam Viswanathan [1989] INSC 26 (24 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 24 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 26 SC

Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963
Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, 1959

Headnote :

The respondent had entered into agreements with universities and other educational institutions for the printing of question papers. In the demand notes prepared, the respondent detailed the charges for printing, block creation, packing, handling, delivery, postage, as well as the costs of paper and...

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Vishwanath Sood Vs. Union of India & ANR [1989] INSC 27 (24 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 24 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 27 SC

Headnote :

The appellant entered into an agreement with the Union of India and the State of Himachal Pradesh to construct a Farmers\' Community Centre Building.The agreement, dated June 20, 1968, stipulated in Clause 2 that if the contractor was found to be delayed in starting or completing the work, compensat...

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Kundan Mal Vs. Gurudutta [1989] INSC 28 (25 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 25 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 28 SC

Section 111. TPA, Determination of lease.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Headnote :

The appellant was brought into the disputed structure by the owner in 1953. After the owner\'s death in 1969, a conflict arose between his legal representatives and the respondent, which was ultimately resolved in favor of the respondent. The appellant then acknowledged the respondent as the landlor...

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Ujagar Prints Vs. Union of India & Ors [1989] INSC 29 (27 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 27 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 29 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

In a civil miscellaneous petition seeking clarification of this Court\'s ruling from 4th November 1988, the Court.

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R.B. Shreeram Durga Prasad & Fatehch and nursing Das Vs. Settlement Commission & ANR [1989] INSC 30 (27 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 27 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 30 SC

Income Tax Act, 1961

State of Orissa Vs. Dr. (Miss) Binapani Dei & Ors [1967] INSC 33 (7 February 1967)

Headnote :

Sub-section (1) of section 245C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 allows an assessee to submit an application to the Settlement Commission for case resolution at any point during the proceedings. According to sub-section (1) of section 245D, the Settlement Commission must request a report from the Commiss...

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Bhor Industries Ltd., Bombay Vs. Collector of Central Excise, Bombay [1989] INSC 31 (31 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 31 SC

Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944

Headnote :

The appellant is a producer of Crude PVC films intended for use in final products such as leather cloth, laminate jute mattings, and both insulation and adhesive PVC tapes. The films produced by the appellant were examined by the Excise authorities from March 1, 1970, to May 29, 1971. On January 14,...

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Mohan Meakins Breweries Ltd. Daliganj Lucknow Vs. Controller of Weights and Measures, U.P. Lucknow & Ors [1989] INSC 32 (31 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 32 SC

Headnote :

The appellants were involved in the production and sale of liquor, operating under a license granted to them by the U.P. Excise Act. They set up vats at their brewery premises for storing liquor. The liquor stored in these vats was bottled and sold under the supervision of Excise Department official...

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N.P. Verma & Ors Vs. Union of India & Ors [1989] INSC 33 (31 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 33 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The ESSO Standard Refining Company of India Ltd. and Lube India Ltd. were taken over under the ESSO (Acquisition of Undertakings in India) Act, 1974, and were transferred to the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. In 1978, Caltex Oil Refining India Ltd., another government entity, merged with HPCL....

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State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Surinder Pal Singh [1989] INSC 34 (31 January 1989)

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 34 SC

CrPC Section 156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases
CrPC Section 36. Powers of superior officers of police
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
Treasure Trove Act, 1878

The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors Vs. Babu Ram Upadhya [1960] INSC 227 (25 November 1960)

Headnote :

A First Information Report was filed against the respondent, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, under Sections 120B, 203, 218, 342, 392, and 402 of the [Indian Penal Code](https://www.latestlaws.com/bare-acts/central-acts-rules/criminal-laws/indian-penal-code1860/) in conjunction with Section 5(2) o...

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State of Tamil Nadu Vs. Shakti Estates & ANR [1989] INSC 35 (1 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 01 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 35 SC

Headnote :

The assessee is the respondent in each of the appeals.The firm consisted of 10 individuals who obtained a lease for a reserve forest, allowing them to utilize the forest\'s resources through exploitation. According to the partnership agreement, the firm was to develop and exploit the land. Their acq...

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Abdulla Kabir Vs. Md. Nasiruddin [1989] INSC 36 (1 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 01 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 36 SC

West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953
West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955
West Bengal Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1949

Headnote :

The respondent submitted a pre-emption application in accordance with section 8 of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 to pre-empt a piece of land that was sold to the appellant via a Kobala dated May 16, 1974, by a co-sharer who held a 1/4 interest in the property.The land in question was owned...

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Rashik Lal & Ors Vs. Shah Gokuldas & ANR [1989] INSC 37 (2 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 02 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 37 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The landlord submitted a petition to evict his tenant, citing willful default in rent payment and a genuine need for the property, as outlined in sub-clauses (ii) and (vi) of Clause 13(3) of the C.P. and Berar Letting of Houses and Rent Control Order, 1949. He claimed that rent was due at the end of...

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Commissioner of Sales-Tax, U.P., Lucknow Vs. Super Cotton Bowl Refilling Works & ANR [1989] INSC 38 (2 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 02 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 38 SC

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

Headnote :

The respondent in the appeals was involved in the repair and refilling of cotton bowls on shafts used in calendering machines within the textile industry. A cotton bowl consists of a steel shaft covered with a thick layer of cotton, serving as a crucial component in textile finishing processes. Over...

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Shah Phoolchand Lalchand Vs. Parvathi Bai [1989] INSC 39 (2 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 02 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 39 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

Headnote :

The appellants are tenants of a property owned by the Respondent and have been operating as a partnership in that location. The Respondent initiated an eviction petition against the appellant firm and another firm, claiming that the appellants had unlawfully sub-let the premises to the other firm wi...

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Rajatha Enterprises Vs. S.K. Sharma & Ors [1989] INSC 40 (3 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 03 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 40 SC

Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976
Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961

Headnote :

The Government of Karnataka, through a tender notification dated August 17, 1979, offered a lease for government land measuring 6000 sq. ft. in Bangalore for the construction of a shopping complex and school building, based on a government-approved plan. The lessee was required to build 15 classroom...

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State of Tamil Nadu Vs. Mahi Traders & Ors [1989] INSC 41 (3 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 03 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 41 SC

Central Sales Tax Act, 1956
Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, 1959

Headnote :

The respondents are traders in hides and skins, dealing primarily in splits and colored leather. Splits refer to the small, irregular pieces cut from raw or tanned hides and skins, either to reduce their thickness or to achieve a uniform shape. Colored leather is produced by dyeing tanned hides and...

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Testeels Ltd. Vs. Union of India [1989] INSC 42 (6 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 06 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 42 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

In 1969, the Government of India publicly announced a scheme for registering contracts that involved deliveries over a minimum period of 12 months, which provided cash assistance for certain exports. In 1970, the scheme\'s scope was broadened to allow cash assistance at the same percentage that was...

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I.T.C. Limited Vs. George Joseph Fernandes & ANR [1989] INSC 43 (6 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 06 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 43 SC

Headnote :

On March 3, 1971, the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports issued an import license allowing the respondent to import two fishing trawlers, financed by the second respondent, Canara Bank. The respondent negotiated with the appellant for a charter-party agreement regarding these trawlers. On March...

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Smt. Triveniben & Ors Vs. State of Gujarat & Ors [1989] INSC 44 (7 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 07 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 44 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 366. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 303. Punishment for murder by life-convict
IPC Section 320. Grievous hurt.
IPC Section 73. Solitary confinement

Bachan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1982] INSC 62 (16 August 1982)
Bachan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1979] INSC 104 (4 May 1979)
Bachan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1979] INSC 182 (14 September 1979)
State of U.P. Vs. Paras Nath Singh & Ors [1973] INSC 11 (15 January 1973)
Bachan Singh & Ors Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [1971] INSC 56 (18 February 1971)

Headnote :

The defendants were found guilty under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to death by the trial court. The High Court upheld their conviction and sentence. This Court rejected their special leave petitions and subsequent review petitions. Their mercy petitions to the President and/or...

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Commissioner of Income-Tax, New Delhi (Now Rajasthan) Vs. East West Import & Export (P) Ltd. [1989] INSC 45 (8 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 08 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 45 SC

Headnote :

According to articles 4, 81, and 82 of the Articles of Association of the respondent company, there were restrictions on shareholders transferring their shares to the public. However, these restrictions were removed during an extraordinary general meeting on March 26, 1951, allowing for the free tra...

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Stree Atyachar Virodhi Parishad Vs. Dilip Nathumal Chordia & ANR [1989] INSC 46 (8 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 08 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 46 SC

CrPC Section 174. Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc
CrPC Section 227. Discharge
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 306. Abetment of suicide

Headnote :

The victim was found engulfed in flames on the first floor of her in-laws\' home, crying for help just five days after marrying the respondent\'s younger brother. Neighbors rushed to her aid and managed to extinguish the fire, but the household members did not assist her. The respondent was seen des...

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Ghanshyam Das Gupta Vs. Devi Lal & Ors [1989] INSC 47 (8 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 08 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 47 SC

Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953
Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953

Headnote :

The appellant was established as a tenant in the disputed building through a lease document. However, since the lease was not executed in compliance with legal requirements, it was deemed ineffective. Following the expiration of the lease, the owner filed a lawsuit seeking to evict the appellant and...

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K. Srinivasa Rao Vs. K.M. Narasimhaiah Gopal Krishna [1989] INSC 48 (9 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 09 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 48 SC

Headnote :

The appellant was one of eight tenants in a building owned by Respondent No. 1, who initiated eviction proceedings against all tenants, claiming that the building was genuinely needed for immediate demolition and reconstruction as per Section 21(1)(j) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act. In the evicti...

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Income Tax Officer, Azamgarh & ANR Vs. Mewalal Dwarka Prasad [1989] INSC 49 (10 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 49 SC

Headnote :

In relation to the assessment year 1965-66, the Income-tax Officer issued notices to the taxpayer under section 148 in conjunction with sections 142(1) and 143(2) of the Act, citing that income had escaped assessment due to three cash credit entries totaling Rs. 1 lakh. The taxpayer contested these...

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A.R. Krishnamurthy & ANR Vs. C.I.T. Madras [1989] INSC 50 (10 February 1989)

Judgement Date : 10 Feb 1989

Citation : 1989 Latest Caselaw 50 SC

Headnote :

The appellant-assessee, a collective of individuals, acquired two parcels of land in 1966. In 1970, they issued a mining lease to a private company (an associated entity) for the extraction of clay for a duration of ten years, charging a premium of Rs. 5 lakhs along with a royalty payment.The Income...

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