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In Re: Alarming Rise in The Number of Reported Child Rape Incidents

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 634 SC

Headnote :

Unnao Rape Case - Relocation of 4 criminal cases - The cases are being transferred from the CBI Court in Lucknow to the appropriate court in Delhi, specifically to the Court of Shri Dharmesh Sharma, District Judge, West, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi.[Para 1]
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Surender Singh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 636 SC

Headnote :

A. Assistant Teachers - Recruitment - Principle of Approbate and Reprobate - Candidates claimed that no cutoff marks were specified for selection. Additionally, the DSSSB was given full discretion to determine the minimum qualifying marks for selection. If the respondents had any grievances regardin...
Shashi Bhusan Prasad v. Inspector General Central Industrial Security Force

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 637 SC

Headnote :

According to Rule 34 of the Central Industrial Security Force Rules, 1969, regarding disciplinary proceedings and dismissal from service, the appellant provided a homemade pistol to individuals who subsequently used it to murder his aunt while performing his duties. The appellant argued that he was...
Aliyathammuda Beethathebiyyappura Pookoya v. Pattakal Cheriyakoya

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 638 SC

Headnote :

A. Waqf Act, 1995, Section 83(9) - The exercise of revisional jurisdiction does not grant the High Court the authority to interfere with all factual findings made by lower courts. However, the High Court may rectify a finding of fact if it was reached without considering relevant evidence, is based...
Shashi Bhusan Prasad v. Inspector General Central Industrial Security Force

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 639 SC

Headnote :

According to Rule 34 of the Central Industrial Security Force Rules, 1969, regarding disciplinary proceedings and dismissal from service, the appellant provided a homemade pistol to individuals who subsequently used it to murder his aunt while performing his duties. The appellant argued that he was...
In Re: Alarming Rise in The Number of Reported Child Rape Incidents

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 640 SC

Headnote :

Legal Issue.[Para ]
Col. Rajnish Bhandari, VSM v. Union of India

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 641 SC

Headnote :

The Ranbir Penal Code of 1932, specifically Section 497, along with Section 63 of the Army Act of 1950, addresses the issue of adultery. Following the ruling in Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2019) 3 SCC 39, the similar provision in Section 497 of the Ranbir Penal Code has been deemed unconstitutio...
Ritesh Sinha v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 642 SC

Headnote :

A. According to Section 53 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, as well as Article 142, a Magistrate has the authority to order an individual to provide a voice sample even in the absence of a specific provision. It has been determined that until Parliament...
Mayor Jaipur Municipal Corporation v. Thakur Shiv Raj Singh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 644 SC

Headnote :

The Rajasthan Municipalities Act of 1959, specifically Section 173A, pertains to commercial and residential complexes and the change of use of land. It includes provisions for the refund of conversion charges. However, the amended Section 173A imposes restrictions on land use. Since the demand for c...
Nitin Bandopant Salagre v. State Election Commission

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 645 SC

Headnote :

A. According to Section 34 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, in the event of a casual vacancy for a Councillor due to the disqualification of the returned candidate, if there is another candidate who can be considered elected in place of the returned candidate, a date for a new election...
Kathi David Raju v. State of Andhra Pradesh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 647 SC

Headnote :

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Sections 53 and 482, addresses the issue of a false caste certificate for a scheduled caste. An order was issued to conduct a DNA test at the request of the Station House Officer (SHO) from the police station. The First Information Report (FIR) claims that the ac...
Mayor Jaipur Municipal Corporation v. Thakur Shiv Raj Singh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 648 SC

Headnote :

Section 173-A of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 1959.
Superintendent of Post Offices v. Hanuman Giri

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 649 SC

Headnote :

A. Constitution of India, 1950 Article 136 - Additional Document Consideration - The appellant submitted additional documents along with their application. When records are maintained by the employer, and the authenticity of these documents is not in question, the Court can accept these documents if...
Chandigarh Administration v. Hari Ram

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 651 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Section 5(1) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, a default in rent payment due to a business downturn cannot be accepted as a valid reason for failing to pay lease rent and ground rent.[Para 8]B. According to Section 5(1) of the Public Premises (Eviction o...
Balwan Singh v. State of Chhattisgarh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 652 SC

Headnote :

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 302, 148, and 149 - Murder - Evaluation of evidence - Acquittal - The deceased was allegedly killed by the accused. Eyewitnesses who were nearby rushed to the scene and claimed to have seen all the accused attacking the deceased. However, the prosecution\'s narrat...
Jagdish v. State of Haryana

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 653 SC

Headnote :

A. Under the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 302, 149, and 148, concerning murder and unlawful assembly, the reliability of a solitary witness\'s testimony is crucial. A conviction based solely on the account of a single eyewitness can be upheld if the evidence is credible, clear, and persuasive...
Dr. Sridip Chatterjee v. Dr. Gopa Chakraborty

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 654 SC

Headnote :

Selection and Appointment - Position of Assistant Professor in Physical Education (Yoga Therapy) - Eligibility - The advertisement specified a requirement of a Diploma in Yoga or Yoga Therapy - The appellant holds a Diploma in Yoga Education - This Diploma in Yoga Education is deemed equivalent to a...
Anand Ramachandra Chougule v. Sidarai Laxman Chougala

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 655 SC

Headnote :

A. Under the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 304, Part I/34, the case involves culpable homicide resulting from a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to injuries. The accused filed a First Information Report (F.I.R.) regarding the same incident, and the polic...
Anand Ramachandra Chougule v. Sidarai Laxman Chougala

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 657 SC

Headnote :

Sections 34, 302, and 304 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.[Para ]
Jagdish v. State of Haryana

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 658 SC

Headnote :

Sections 302, 149, and 148 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; Sections 107 and 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.[Para ]
Balwan Singh v. State of Chhattisgarh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 659 SC

Headnote :

Sections 120B, 148, 149, and 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.[Para ]
Chandigarh Administration v. Hari Ram

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 660 SC

Headnote :

Section 5(1) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.
Superintendent of Post Offices v. Hanuman Giri

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 661 SC

Headnote :

Freedom of Information Act, 2005.[Paragraph]
Dr. Sridip Chatterjee v. Dr. Gopa Chakraborty

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 662 SC

Headnote :

Freedom of Information Act, 2005.[Paragraph]
Mahesh Kumar v. State of Haryana

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 663 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, Section 304B, and the Evidence Act of 1872, Section 113B, pertain to dowry death cases. In this instance, the accused was convicted for the dowry death of the deceased based on the testimonies of her father and brother, which detailed instances of cruelty related to do...
Amir Hamza Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 664 SC

Headnote :

According to Section 302 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and Sections 498A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Section 34, a victim has the right to seek permission to prosecute the accused. While a Magistrate is not obligated to grant this permission simply upon request, the vi...
Amir Hamza Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 665 SC

Headnote :

Sections 498A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in conjunction with Section 34 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and Section 302.[Para ]
Mahesh Kumar v. State of Haryana

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 666 SC

Headnote :

Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 304B; Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Section 2.[Paragraph]
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Mohar Singh

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 669 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 304 Part I, pertain to culpable homicide. In an appeal regarding the modification of a conviction, the High Court altered the conviction from Section 302 IPC to Section 304 Part I IPC, reasoning that the deceased...
Ravinder Kaur Grewal v. Manjit Kaur

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 670 SC

Headnote :

A. Adverse Possession - Overview - The principle of adverse possession is based on the idea that ownership of land should be granted to the individual who makes the most effective use of it. Land that is actively utilized holds greater value than land that remains unused, reflecting a utilitarian pe...
Mahesh Kumar v. State of Haryana

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 671 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, Section 304B, and the Evidence Act of 1872, Section 113B, pertain to dowry death cases. In this instance, the accused was convicted for the dowry death of the deceased based on the testimonies of her father and brother, which detailed instances of cruelty related to do...
Amir Hamza Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 672 SC

Headnote :

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, along with Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code of 1860 and Sections 498A and 406 in conjunction with Section 34, allows for the victim to seek permission to prosecute the accused. While the Magistrate is not obligated to grant permission simply upon request, the...
Amir Hamza Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 673 SC

Headnote :

Sections 498A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in conjunction with Section 34 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and Section 302.[Para ]
M/s Shahi And Associates v. State of U.P.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 674 SC

Headnote :

The Uttar Pradesh Civil Laws (Reforms and Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 24, along with Sections 31(7)(b) and 85 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, addresses the award of an arbitrator. It states that if the arbitrator does not specify a rate of interest on the awarded amount, the amount...
Adarsh Estate Sahakari Griha Nirman Sanstha Maryadit (Proposed) v. State of Maharashtra

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 675 SC

Headnote :

Common Civil Issues.[Para ]
Secretary Managing Committee BSMPG College Roorkee v. Dr. Samrat Sharma

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 676 SC

Headnote :

A. According to Section 49(j) of the First Statute of the University of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, Garhwal, 1978, and Section 50 of the Uttar Pradesh Universities Act, 1973, a departmental inquiry must provide an opportunity for the accused to defend themselves. In this case, a teacher was served a ch...
Mallikarjun v. State of Karnataka

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 677 SC

Headnote :

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Section 302 Murder - Eyewitness Testimony - The trial court thoroughly examined the presence of the deceased\'s mother in the house at the time of the incident, highlighting her as a natural witness. The court had the opportunity to observe her demeanor while testifying an...
Baljeet Singh v. State of U.P.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 678 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, regarding the enhancement of compensation, there was a delay in filing an appeal. A notification for land acquisition was issued in 1985, possession was taken in 1987, and an award was made in 1...
Zonal Manager, Bank of India, Zonal Office, Kochi v. Aarya K. Babu

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 679 SC

Headnote :

A. Reinstatement - Lack of necessary qualifications - Recruitment for the position of Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-1) - The required qualification is Agro-Forestry, while the private respondents applied based on their B.Sc. (Forestry) qualification. The question arises whether it is permissible...
State of Tamil Nadu v. A. Kalaimani

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 680 SC

Headnote :

Lecturer Positions - Selection Examination - Tampering of OMR Answer Sheets - Cancellation of Selection Process - The Board initially conducted its own inquiry into allegations of OMR answer sheet manipulation. It was discovered that a small number of individuals gained from the tampering of these s...
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