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VASANT CHEMICALS LIMITED Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, HYDERABAD METROPOLITIAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD AND OTHERS

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 125 SC

Headnote :

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Act of 1989, Section 55, states that the Supreme Court noted that the appellant, as the occupant of the premises, although not directly connected to the Board\'s sewer line, ultimately discharges into the Board\'s sewerage system after partial tre...
TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD Vs TNEB-THOZHILALAR AYKKIYA SANGAM

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 126 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, in reference to Section 18(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, noted that the Dearness Allowance for the Board\'s employees should be aligned with what the State government provides to its own employees. The Court pointed out that both the Single Judge and the Division Bench...
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Vs C. GIRIJA & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 127 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court of India, under Article 32 of the Constitution, ruled that the applicant is entitled to receive retirement benefits immediately upon retirement. The Court instructed Respondent Nos. 1 to 4 in Writ Petition (C) No. 653 of 2015 to calculate and disburse the retirement benefits to the...
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA Vs SURENDRA PUNDLIK GADLING & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 128 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, in relation to Section 43D of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, noted that the public prosecutor has the discretion to either agree or disagree with the investigating officer\'s reasons for requesting an extension of time. In this case, the second document, which is...
SUNITA & ORS Vs RAJASTHAN STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION & ANR.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 129 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code, specifically Sections 279, 337, and 304A, along with the Motor Vehicles Act, Sections 134 and 187, were referenced. The second respondent, the bus driver, exhibited negligence by driving recklessly at high speed on the incorrect side of the road, leading to the accident that r...
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI Vs UNION OF INDIA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 130 SC

All India Services Act, 1951
Bombay Police Act, 1951
Bombay Police Act, 1951
Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
Constitution of India
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
CrPC Section 156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases
CrPC Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police
CrPC Section 196. Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence
CrPC Section 24. Public Prosecutors
Delegation of Powers
Delegation of Powers
Delhi Electricity Reforms Act, 2000
Delhi Laws Act, 1915
Delhi Police Act, 1978
Delhi Police Act, 1978
Electricity Act, 2003
General Clauses Act, 1897
Goa, Daman and Diu (Laws) Regulation, 1962
Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987
Government of India Act, 1935
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991
Government of Part C States Act, 1951
Government of Union Territories Act, 1963
Government of Union Territories Act, 1963
Government of Union Territories Act, 1963
Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
Indian Stamp (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2001
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Police Act, 1861
Police Act, 1861
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Punjab Laws Act, 1872
Punjab Laws Act, 1872
States Reorganisation Act, 1956

Union of India Vs. Prem Kumar Jain & Ors [1976]130 (28 April 1976)
Satya Dev Bushahri Vs. Padam Dev & Ors [1954] INSC 94 (18 October 1954)

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, specifically Articles 226, 239, and 239AA, establishes that when the executive branch of the Delhi Government makes a decision, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) has the authority to form his own opinion on any matter, which may differ from the decision made by his Ministers. S...
M. REVANNA Vs ANJANAMMA & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 131 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court notes that the application to amend the plaint was submitted on September 1, 2008. By that time, both parties had already presented their evidence, and the case was scheduled for final hearing in the Trial Court. If there had indeed been a prior partition of the joint family proper...
GAURAV KUMAR @ MONU Vs THE STATE OF HARYANA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 132 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, in relation to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2001, noted that the High Court did not have the opportunity to address the issue of \'juvenility\' because the appellant did not raise this matter before the High Court. Therefore, it is deemed appropria...
VIDYALAKSHMI @ VIDYA & ORS Vs STATE OF KERALA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 133 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, referencing the Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 302, 120B, 114, 379, and 34, has determined that the prosecution has successfully demonstrated that Accused Nos. 1 and 2 were present at the scene of the crime, where Accused No. 3 and the victim were located, and wh...
SRINIVASAN IYENGER AND ANR. Vs BIMLA DEVI AGARWAL & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 134 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court of India, under Article 142 of the Constitution, notes that the parties have resolved their dispute amicably. The Court recognizes that the matter primarily involves a civil dispute, and thus it is appropriate to exercise its powers under Article 142 to achieve justice. The Court p...
GIRIRAJ GARG Vs COAL INDIA LTD. & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 135 SC

Headnote :

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996, Section 11, was interpreted by the Court to broaden the scope of the \'Doctrine of Incorporation\'. It determined that a mere general reference to a standard form contract from one party, along with those from trade associations and professional bodies,...
PERRY KANSAGRA Vs SMRITI MADAN KANSAGRA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 136 SC

Headnote :

The Family Courts Act, Family Court Rules, Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Rules of 2004, and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 are relevant legal frameworks. The Supreme Court notes that in custody and guardianship disputes, a minor child finds themselves in a unique situatio...
ESSAR SHIPPING LTD. Vs THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PORT OF CALCUTTA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 137 SC

Headnote :

The problem at hand involves the alleged negligence of a licensed pilot. The Supreme Court has determined that it was a combination of various factors, as concluded by the Committee, and that the issue cannot be solely attributed to negligence by any one individual. The Court noted that it cannot be...
PROF R K VIJAYASARATHY & ANR Vs SUDHA SEETHARAM & ANR

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 138 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code, specifically Sections 405, 406, 415, and 420 in conjunction with Section 34, is relevant here. In this case, the appellants\' son has initiated a civil lawsuit seeking monetary recovery from the first respondent, which is still ongoing. The first respondent lodged a complaint...
MEHBOOB-UR-REHMAN Vs AHSANUL GHANI

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 139 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, in accordance with Section 100 of the Civil Procedure Code, notes that the plaintiff-appellant did not adequately demonstrate his readiness and willingness to fulfill his contractual obligations. The Trial Court made an unwarranted assumption that he had established such readiness...
THE STATE OF GUJARAT Vs PWD AND FOREST EMPLOYEES UNION & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 140 SC

Headnote :

The Gujarat Civil Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 2009 state that the Supreme Court has noted that workers employed on a daily wage basis cannot receive more casual leave than what is granted to regular Government employees. We agree with the appellant\'s argument that the Government Resolution fr...
ANJALI BHARDWAJ AND OTHERS Vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 141 SC

Headnote :

The Right to Information Act of 2005 is at the center of this Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the petitioners, who seek transparency and complete disclosure regarding: (a) specific criteria for appointments, and (b) the public announcement of these criteria in advance. The Supreme Court ac...
EZAJHUSSAIN SABDARHUSSAIN & ANR. Vs STATE OF GUJARAT

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 142 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, in relation to Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, noted that there cannot be a one-size-fits-all rule for establishing the existence of a common intention or prior meetings with a pre-arranged plan. Such intention must be demonstrated through the behavior or circumstances surro...
LALTU GHOSH Vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 145 SC

Headnote :

The SC stated that the Investigation Officer and the doctor are independent public servants, with no connections to either the accused or the deceased. The Trial Court cannot undermine the credibility of these public officials regarding the dying declaration in the absence of supporting evidence. Th...
MD. ROJALI ALI & ORS. Vs THE STATE OF ASSAM

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 146 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code, specifically Sections 148, 323, and 302 in conjunction with Section 149, applies here. The accused acted as aggressors, arriving in a group at the victim\'s residence, unlawfully entering their homes, and forcibly dragging the deceased outside to brutally attack them with shar...
UNION OF INDIA & ANR. Vs AVTAR CHAND ETC.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 147 SC

Headnote :

The Minimum Wages Act of 1948 states that the appellants failed to pay the respondents the legally mandated minimum wages, instead compensating them with amounts below this threshold. The issue at hand is whether the High Court was correct in dismissing the appellants\' writ petitions. The Supreme C...
COMMON CAUSE & ANR. Vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 149 SC

Headnote :

This Writ of Mandamus requests the following: to compel the Union of India to appoint a permanent Director of the CBI in accordance with the procedures established in Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946; to annul the order from the Union of India that appointed Mr. Nageshw...
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Vs HARJEET SINGH & ANR.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 150 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code, Sections 307 and 324. The Supreme Court found the intention of the Accused/Respondent No. 1 to be evident from his actions and the circumstances surrounding the crime. The prosecution successfully demonstrated that the Accused/Respondent No. 1 attempted to murder the Complaina...
THANGASAMY Vs. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 151 SC

Headnote :

Sections 279, 337 (three counts), and 304-A (four counts) of the Indian Penal Code were invoked. It was argued that the High Court overlooked parts of the testimonies of PW-4 and PW-5. The Supreme Court found that the appellant was guilty of rash and negligent driving, resulting in the deaths of fou...
WESTERN COALFIELDS LTD. Vs COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE TRICHY/MADURAI

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 152 SC

Headnote :

The Central Excise Act of 1944, Section 11B, addresses the issue of whether the six-month limitation period applies when a buyer claims a refund of central excise duty that was paid under protest by the manufacturer, M/s. Fenner (India) Ltd. The Supreme Court ruled that the appellant, who purchased...
LMJ INTERNATIONAL LTD. Vs SLEEPWELL INDUSTRIES CO. LTD

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 153 SC

Headnote :

 According to Section 48 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner\'s application should be dismissed due to the principle of constructive res judicata. The court emphasized that there is limited scope for interference regarding foreign awards un...
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX SHIMLA Vs M/S. AARHAM SOFTRONICS

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 154 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court, referencing the Finance Act of 2003 and the Finance Act of 1991, notes that if a significant expansion occurs as defined in clause (ix) of sub-section (8) of Section 80-IC by an undertaking or enterprise within the specified 10-year period, the year in which this substantial expan...
SMT. SUNITA DEVI AND ANR. Vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 155 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 302, 109 in conjunction with Section 34. The petitioners submitted this writ petition seeking the establishment of a court-monitored investigation/Special Investigation Team (SIT) to re-examine the cases related to FIR Nos. 221 of 2001 and 228 of 2002, which wer...
RELIANCE COMMUNICATION LIMITED & ORS. Vs STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 156 SC

Headnote :

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Chairpersons of Reliance Communications Ltd., Reliance Telecom Ltd., and Reliance Infratel Ltd. have violated the commitments made to the court and its associated orders under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The court has ordered the Chairman of Relianc...
RIYA GEORGE Vs KANNUR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND ORS

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 157 SC

Headnote :

Article 32 of the Constitution. The petitioner, a medical student, filed a petition under Article 32 requesting compensation for the loss of an academic year. The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot determine damages in this case, as quantifying damages in monetary terms would impact the ongoing proc...
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PORT OF KOLKATA AND ORS. Vs APL (INDIA) PVT. LTD. AND ORS.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 159 SC

Headnote :

Section 6 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 addresses the issue of the appellants, \"Port Trust,\" regarding their authority to seize and sell goods and materials located on the \"public premises\" as per the PP Act. The Estate Officer, according to Section 6, has...
SANJAY SINGH AND ANR. Vs. CENTRAL HIMALAYAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 160 SC

Headnote :

The High Court\'s decision to condone a delay of 721 days was deemed inappropriate due to the lack of a satisfactory explanation. The respondent exhibited gross negligence, and the justification provided for the request for condonation was found to be incorrect. It was claimed that the complaint aga...
NAGRAJ Vs UNION OF INDIA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 161 SC

Headnote :

Section 160(2) of the Railways Act, 1989 states that the offense in question does not pose a threat to society, lacks moral turpitude, and has not resulted in any harm or injury to individuals, aside from some damage to railway property. Given that the offense is now 13 years old, the Supreme Court...
JAGDISH Vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 162 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code, Section 302. The Supreme Court noted a significant, unjustified delay by the State of Madhya Pradesh, which has failed to submit a counter affidavit in the Writ Petition. The state has not provided any explanation for the over four-year delay in processing the petition. The Co...
Anil Kumar Vs. Union of India

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 166 SC

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