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N. MOTILAL vs. FAISAL BIN ALI

Judgement Date : 30 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 101 SC

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IMPORTANTYou can submit an application for the determination of fair rent even while the tenancy contract is still in effect.According to Section 4 of the Telangana Building (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Rent, 1960, the purpose of this Act is to ensure that landlords do not charge more than the...

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CHIEF REGIONAL OFFICE THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD vs. PRADIP

Judgement Date : 27 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 102 SC

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Appointment - Invalidating caste claims - Service protection - If a candidate is appointed to a reserved position based on a claim of belonging to a specific group eligible for reservation, the invalidation of that claim will, as a necessary consequence, render the appointment void from the outset....

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VICKY @ VIKAS vs. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 103 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 394. Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery
IPC Section 397. Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
IPC Section 411. Dishonestly receiving stolen property
IPC Section 506. Punishment for criminal intimidation
NI Act, Section 138. Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the accounts

Benson Vs. State of Kerala [October 03, 2016]

Headnote :

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 427, along with the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 392, 394, and 397 in conjunction with Section 34, addresses the issue of whether the accused\'s situation warrants the exercise of discretion to allow sentences of imprisonment to run concurrently wi...

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GOVIND PRASAD KEJRIWAL vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 104 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 202. Postponement of issue of process
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
IPC Section 341. Punishment for wrongful restraint.
IPC Section 379. Punishment for theft

Headnote :

IMPORTANTDuring an inquiry under Section 202 of the Cr.P.C., the Magistrate must adopt a broad perspective and assess whether a prima facie case exists.A. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 202 and 482 - Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 323, 341, and 379 - Criminal complaint - Quashing - The co...

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MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER MUMBAI vs. PANNA MAHESH CHANDRA DAVE

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 105 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

The Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, Section 351 addresses the issue of illegal structures and their demolition, as well as the provision of alternative accommodations. The Corporation forcibly took control of land and structures that had been in place since 1961. In court, the Corporation acknowle...

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SHIRPUR EDUCATION SOCIETY vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 106 SC

Pharmacy Act, 1948

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The All India Council for Technical Education Act of 1987, specifically Sections 23, 10, and 11, along with Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act of 1948, pertains to the undergraduate pharmacy (B. Pharma) program. The claim to admit students up to an intake of 180, with an additional 60 in the evening shi...

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UTTAR BHARTIYA RAJAK SAMAJ PANCHAYAT BANGANGA RAJAK SAMAJ CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY (PROPOSED) vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 107 SC

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The Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, specifically Sections 37(1) and 154, pertains to a Letter of Intent issued for a Slum Rehabilitation Scheme regarding the demand for a premium. The appellants argued that due to delays in obtaining clearance from the Coastal Zone Management Authority,...

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GHAT TALAB KAULAN WALA vs. BABA GOPAL DASS CHELA SURTI DASS

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 108 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)

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IMPORTANTPublic Charities - The procedure outlined in Section 92 of the CPC does not apply to lawsuits initiated by a trust.A decree for the rendition of accounts cannot be enforced after the death of the original party.Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Section 92 - Specific Relief Act, 1963, Section 39 -...

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STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH vs. YOGENDRA SINGH JADON

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 109 SC

CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 420. Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

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IMPORTANTCriminal Procedure - The inherent power under Section 482 of the CrPC cannot be invoked when the allegations need to be substantiated in a court of law.Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 - Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 420, 406, 409, and 120B - Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988...

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VINAY KUMAR MITTAL vs. DEWAN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION LTD

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 110 SC

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016
National Housing Bank Act, 1987
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Headnote :

The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Section 45(q)(a) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 21(6A) - Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. has initiated a commercial lawsuit against the respondent to recover the amount invested in the respondent\'s Non-convertible debentures. Th...

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SUSHIL SETHI vs. STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Judgement Date : 31 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 111 SC

Maksud Saiyed Vs. State of Gujarat & Ors [2007] Insc 949 (18 September 2007)

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IMPORTANTA breach of contract constitutes cheating only when there was some form of deception at the very start of the transaction.According to the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 420 and 120B - regarding criminal proceedings - the case involves a contract between SPML and the complainant, the Gov...

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OM PRAKASH vs. SURESH KUMAR

Judgement Date : 30 Jan 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 112 SC

Himachal Pradesh Urban Rent Control Act, 1987

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IMPORTANTA statement made by Counsel in court is binding on the party.According to Section 14 of the H.P. Urban Rent Control Act, 1987, regarding eviction for the reconstruction of leased premises, a statement made by Counsel is binding. In a case where the landlord initiated eviction proceedings ba...

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BRAHMA SINGH vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 05 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 117 SC

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
National Legal Services Authority Rules, 1995
Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Regulations, 1996
Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Rules, 2000

Devendra Pratap Narain Rai Sharma Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh [1961] INSC 315 (3 November 1961)

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IMPORTANTPension - Service provided in the Supreme Court Legal Aid Committee and the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee before the enactment of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee Rules, 2000, is eligible to be included when calculating qualifying service for pension determination.Accordi...

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BRIG. NALIN KUMAR BHATIA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 11 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 142 SC

Constitution of India

Headnote :

IMPORTANTNon-empanelment for promotion - There is no assumption that decisions made by individuals in high positions are valid.According to the Constitution of India, 1950, Articles 14 and 16, regarding non-empanelment for promotion to the rank of Major General, it has been established that there is...

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