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STATE OF BIHAR vs.M/S RIGA SUGAR CO. LTD.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1001 SC

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A. Under Section 42(4) of the Bihar Excise Act, 1915, regarding the cancellation of a manufacturing license and the refund of the license fee, the closure of the premises was previously addressed in a High Court judgment, which ruled in favor of the closure being illegal. This judgment is now final,...
UNION OF INDIA vs. SHRI HARANANDA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1002 SC

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Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 - Establishment of RPF as an Organized Group \'A\' - The rights of IPS Officers regarding deputation, as per the recruitment rules, in various CAPFs are not affected solely by the designation of Organized Group \'A\' Central Services to the CAPFs. The Supreme Court...
STATE OF JHARKHAND vs. M/S HSS INTEGRATED SDN

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1003 SC

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NOTICEInterference with an arbitral award is permissible only if the findings are irrational, contradict the evidence, or violate public policy. The factual determinations made by arbitrators based on the evidence should not be examined as if the court were conducting an appeal.According to Section...
KANTABAI VASANT AHIR vs. SLUM REHABILITATION AUTHORITY

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1004 SC

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A. Under the Maharashtra Slums Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, specifically Chapter I-A, Sections 3C and 3D, as well as Chapter II, Section 4, it has been determined that the entire area designated as a Slum Rehabilitation Area under Section 3C does not require prior noti...
S.P.MISRA vs. MOHD.LAIQUDDIN KHAN

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1005 SC

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IMPORTANTClause in Partnership Deed Stating that Legal Representatives Become Partners Upon Death of a Partner - This Clause Contradicts the Act.A. Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Section 42 - Dissolution of Partnership Upon Death of a Partner - According to the partnership deed, in the event of a part...
STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs. INDRAJIT KUNDU

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1006 SC

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IMPORTANTSimply referring to the victim as a \'call girl\' is not enough to proceed with a trial by framing charges for abetting suicide.According to Section 306 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 - The deceased and the accused boy had plans to marry. The deceased visited the home o...
PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX MUMBAI vs. M/S I-VEN INTERACTIVE LTD

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1007 SC

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IMPORTANTIncome Tax Act - Assessee must update PAN database upon changing address - The Assessing Officer acted appropriately in sending the notice to the address listed in the PAN database.A. Income Tax Act, 1961 Sections 142(1) and 143(2) Service of Notice - Time-barred - The notice was not delive...
ARUN MISRA vs. ANITA MISRA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1008 SC

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CRUCIALComplaint for dishonor of cheque is valid when the cheque is issued following a Lok Adalat order.CRUCIALAccording to the Negotiable Instruments Act, every Lok Adalat award is considered a decree of a Civil Court and is enforceable as a legal debt.Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument...
BRANCH MANAGER BAJAJ ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE CO. vs. MINATI MOHAPATRA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1009 SC

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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Section 23 Insurance - Order to refund premium - The individuals whose lives were insured were alive. The proposer, who was the father of the insured, paid a total of L 1,39,678 while he was alive, but subsequently failed to make premium payments. The consumer forum err...
OM PARKASH vs. AMAR SINGH

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1010 SC

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IMPORTANTPossession taken by the decree holder with police assistance - No Court orders for police assistance - Utilizing police assistance under the guise of Court orders is unjustified.Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Order 21, Rule 35 (3) - Execution proceedings - Delivery of possession through police...
M. SRIKANTH vs. STATE OF TELANGANA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1011 SC

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Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Section 482 Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 418, 420 and 120B Cheating - Quashing of proceedings - The complainant accused her brother of fabricating a Will and a gift deed, claiming he presented himself as the sole owner of the property. He executed a lease deed in fa...
STRESSED ASSETS STABILIZATION FUND vs. WEST BENGAL SMALL IND. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1012 SC

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Companies Act, 1956 Section 535 - Winding up proceedings - Restoration of property to the lessor - A plot leased for manufacturing purposes - The original lessee stopped using the property for manufacturing - The High Court ruled that the lessor was entitled to possession based on the lease conditio...
RAHUL SUDHAKAR ANANTWAR vs. SHIVKUMAR KANHIYALAL SHRIVASTAV

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1013 SC

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Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Sections 138 and 139 Dishonour of cheque - Conviction - It is acknowledged that the complainant provided an advance/earnest money of L 2,50,000/- to the accused as per the terms of the Agreement - The accused did not successfully challenge the statutory presumption u...
BARUN CHANDRA THAKUR vs. RYAN AUGUSTINE PINTO

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1014 SC

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IMPORTANTThe mere inconvenience of having to approach the court for permission to travel abroad does not justify relaxing the conditions of bail.According to Sections 437 and 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, regarding conditional bail - Modification of conditions - Bail was granted to the a...
SAMARESH PRASAD CHOWDHURY vs. UCO BANK

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1015 SC

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Section 22A of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - The High Court\'s annulment of an ex-parte order and remarks regarding the Judicial Member of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission - It was determined that the comments made about the Judicial Member were unwarranted, considering the act...
SMT. MADHU RANI vs. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI )

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1016 SC

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Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950 - Discharge - Withdrawal of Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) - The appellant was granted conditional anticipatory bail, requiring them to maintain an amount of Rs. 1,50,000 in the form of an FDR in the respondent\'s name for a duration of three years or unti...
RAJIV KUMAR SHARMA vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1017 SC

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IMPORTANTCriminal complaints can be dismissed following a settlement between parties in matrimonial disputes.According to Article 142 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, a complaint can b...
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH vs. UDHAM

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1018 SC

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IMPORTANTPunishment - Sentence Reduction - Crimes must be evaluated based on three criteria: the crime test, the criminal test, and the comparative proportionality test.A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 326, 452 r/w Section 34 Sentence - Validity - The Trial Court sentenced the accused to three ye...
KARAN SINGH vs. DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1020 SC

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According to Rule 22 of the Central Service Pension Rules, 1972, regarding the Voluntary Retirement Scheme, a minimum of ten years of qualifying service is required. The appellant was appointed as a Conductor after completing a two-month qualifying training. The time spent beyond the two months of t...
M/S TERAI TEA COMPANY LIMITED vs. KUMKUM MITTAL

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1021 SC

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According to Section 35 of the Indian Stamps Act, 1899, regarding the impounding of an agreement to sell for the purpose of assessing stamp duty and penalties, there is no valid reason to object to the impounding of the document. This is particularly relevant since the appellant has already paid a s...
BIJAY KUMAR SINGH vs. AMIT KUMAR CHAMARIA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1022 SC

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A. According to Section 7(2) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, the court\'s discretion to extend the time for the deposit of overdue rent is restricted. Such an extension can only be granted once and cannot exceed a duration of two months.[Para 20]B. Under Section 7(2) of the West Benga...
MUNICIPAL CORP. OF GREATER MUMBAI vs. HARISH LAMBA OF BOMBAY, INDIAN INHABITANT

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1023 SC

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IMPORTANTThe Water Benefit Tax is a mandatory charge - Liability exists regardless of whether the water supply has been disconnected.A. Under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, Sections 139, 140, and 169 - Water Benefit Tax - Obligation to pay - Even if the water supply is disconnected, the...
STATE OF MANIPUR vs. KOTING LAMKANG

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1024 SC

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Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950 - Delay in Filing First Appeal - Condonation - A Regular First Appeal was submitted after an 11-month delay. The appellant requested condonation, citing a genuine mistake in choosing the incorrect forum. The time spent in the wrong forum was 44 days, bu...
BIHAR INDUSTRIAL AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs. AMIT KUMAR

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1025 SC

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Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950 - Unearned increase in land value - Share of the original owner - The land was allocated to the original allottee at a price determined by BIADA. When the allottee transfers the land, they receive a higher amount than the original price. The market valu...
P CHIDAMBARAM vs. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1026 SC

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IMPORTANTRegular bail - Economic offender - The concept of \"flight risk\" should not be generalized as a national issue. Just because some offenders have fled the country does not mean that all accused are a flight risk. An accused who surrenders their passport and is subject to a lookout notice ca...
SHAUKATHUSSAIN MOHAMMED PATEL vs. KHATUNBEN MOHMMEDBHAI POLARA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1027 SC

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IMPORTANTTo reject a plaint, all statements made in the plaint must be considered in their entirety.Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Order 7 Rule 11 - Rejection of plaint - Validity - The plaint was rejected on the basis of limitation - According to the provisions of Order 7, Rule 11 of the Code, all sta...
BHARAT PETROLEUM CORP. LTD. vs. GO AIRLINES (INDIA) LTD.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1028 SC

Headnote :

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 16 - Jurisdiction of the Arbitrator in Arbitral Disputes - Following a letter from the appellant proposing an arbitrator\'s name to resolve the dispute, the respondent accepted the arbitrator\'s appointment and expressed confidence that the arbitrator w...
INDORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs. MANOHARLAL AND ORS. ETC.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1029 SC

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IMPORTANTNo party involved in litigation has the authority to dictate who should serve on the Bench. A litigant cannot assert that a Judge, who may have previously ruled on a specific issue that could later be unfavorable to them, or who is part of a larger Bench, should be disqualified from hearing...
KUPPILI SWAPNA PRIYA vs. KUPPLI PRADEEP KUMAR

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1030 SC

Headnote :

Under Section 13(1)(ia) and 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a husband filed a petition for divorce. The trial court approved the petition and issued a decree of divorce, which was upheld by the high court. While the appeal was pending, the parties reached an amicable settlement regarding...
UNION OF INDIA vs. RASHID H.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1031 SC

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Air Force Act, 1950 Section 20(3) Air Force Rules, 1969, Rule 156 - Dismissal from service - Validity - When a delinquent acknowledges their guilt, there is no further obligation for the authorities to demonstrate that the delinquent committed the offense. The delinquent made a statement during a co...
HARISH DAHIYA @ HARISH vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1032 SC

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IMPORTANTThe court cannot reject a discharge application solely because a request to quash the proceedings has been denied.According to Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Sections 227 and 228 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, the court must consider a discharge application even...
P. RAJKUMAR vs. YOGALAKSHMI

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1033 SC

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IMPORTANTIf a Magistrate denies relief under Section 20 of the Domestic Violence Act, they cannot take jurisdiction under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C., 1973 to award maintenance.According to Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 20 of the Protection of Women From Domestic Violen...
VINOD @ MANOJ vs. STATE OF HARYANA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1034 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALMurder and Rape - Simply being seen near the victim\'s home is insufficient to link the accused to the crime.CRUCIALMurder and Rape - The presence of an extra-judicial confession alone does not warrant a conviction for rape and murder.A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 364, 376, 302 and 201...
RENU RANI SHRIVASTAVA vs. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1035 SC

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NOTICEAccording to the Motor Vehicles Act, a widow\'s relinquishment of her share in favor of another claimant does not prevent her from seeking compensation. The Court is obligated to award compensation to dependents as per legal provisions.A. Under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, conc...
IMRAT SINGH vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1036 SC

Headnote :

Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 148 and 302 - Murder and Rioting with a Deadly Weapon - The villagers, who were initially informed about the incident by key witnesses, were not examined. The Head Constable, who allegedly failed to record the FIR and stated he would wait for the SDOP, was also not e...
JAGJIWAN COOP. GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. vs. LT. GOVERNOR, NCT OF DELHI

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1037 SC

Headnote :

According to Section 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, the revocation of a notification regarding acquisition is being sought by a Cooperative Group Housing Society. The mere fact that one of the appellants is a Cooperative Society does not render the land acquisition illegal. Therefore, the...
RAJENDER @ RAJESH @ RAJU vs. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1038 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALFormer Councillor of MC Delhi Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder.A. Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 302 in conjunction with 120B, and Sections 364 and 201 in conjunction with 120B, along with the Evidence Act, 1872, Section 27 - The case involves murder, kidnapping, and cri...
SHREE RAM URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1039 SC

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A. Under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, specifically Sections 51 and 354A, and the Development Control Regulations for Greater Bombay, 1991, Regulation 6.4, it is mandated that upon reaching the plinth level of construction, the Commissioner must be notified. This notification...
CHANDRA PRAKASH BUDAKOTI vs. UNION OF INDIA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1040 SC

Headnote :

U.P. Protection of Trees in Rural and Hills Areas Act, 1976, Sections 4 and 10 - Cutting down trees and utilizing forest land for non-forest activities - Breach of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 - The land designated as Khasra No.605 is classified as banjar or barren land, thus the provisions o...
GOVT. OF NCT DELHI vs. PRADEEP KUMAR

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1041 SC

Headnote :

Recruitment of Special Education Teachers - OBC Category - Eligibility - An advertisement has been issued for the recruitment of Special Education Teachers under the Government of Delhi. The respondents obtained their CTET qualification under relaxed passing criteria for the OBC category in a state...
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI vs. M/S SUNBEAM HIGH TECH DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LTD

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1042 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTIf a structure is deemed illegal, it cannot be allowed to be rebuilt, even if it was demolished unlawfully.Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, Sections 337 and 342 - Regarding the re-erection of illegal structures - While the Municipal Corporation\'s action of demolishing a structure without...
LT COL. PARAMJIT SINGH DHILLON vs. HARINDER SINGH GHUMAN

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1044 SC

Headnote :

Partition lawsuits concerning the same property have been filed in both Delhi and Punjab. To prevent conflicting judgments, the two cases have been consolidated. The Delhi High Court will make the final decision on the matter.[Paras 23 and 24]
TATA POWER DELHI DISTRIBUTION LTD. NDPL HOUSE vs. MANOJ MISHRA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1045 SC

Headnote :

Under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, specifically Sections 14, 15, and 18(1), regarding environmental compensation collection, the Green Tribunal had mandated that environmental compensation be included in electricity bills. However, the court has put a hold on this order. Subsequently, the...
SIRDAR K.B. RAMACHANDRA RAJ URS. vs. SARAH C URS

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1046 SC

Headnote :

Specific Relief Act, 1963, Section 20 - Lawsuit for specific performance - An agreement to sell was allegedly made between the plaintiff and the defendant, with the defendant acting on behalf of his father as a power of attorney. The defendant contended that the plaintiff, who was his father\'s lega...
M/S PLR PROJECTS PVT. LTD. vs. MAHANADI COALFIELDS LIMITED

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1047 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTStrike by Lawyers - The behavior of lawyers is subject to contempt proceedings.According to Section 48 of the Advocates Act, 1961 - The strike by lawyers has brought operations in the High Court of Orissa and nearly all districts to a halt. The actions of the lawyers indeed fall under the c...
U.P. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. M/S DIAMOND GENERAL TRADING

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1048 SC

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Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 - Unsealing of property - The respondent was allocated two plots, which were allowed to be converted into three plots, with authorization to operate a hotel and banquet hall on the middle plot. The respondent paid the conversion fees. Prior to the Hi...
RAJASTHAN PUBLIC COMMISSION AJMER vs. SHIKUN RAM FIRODA

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1049 SC

Headnote :

Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services (Direct Recruitment by Combined Competitive Examination) Rules, 1999, Rule 6-B - Combined Competitive Examination - Press Note - Correction of error or change of category - The petitioner/respondent, who was serving in the army on the final date for submittin...
PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL) vs. NRA IRON & STEEL PVT. LTD.

Citation : 2019 Latest Caselaw 1050 SC

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According to Section 2(35) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the term \"Principal Officer\" refers to the service of notice. In this case, a dasti summons was delivered to the accountant, who also held power of attorney for the relevant financial year. It was determined that the Company was properly serv...
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