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SHATRUGHNA BABAN MESHRAM vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 585 SC

Constitution of India
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
CrPC Section 164. Recording of confessions and statements
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 201. Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender
IPC Section 300. Murder
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 304. Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 342. Punishment for wrongful Confinement
IPC Section 363. Punishment for kidnapping
IPC Section 376. Punishment for rape
IPC Section 376A. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegitative state of victim
IPC Section 377. Unnatural offences [Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court]
IPC Section 397. Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
IPC Section 404. Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
IPC Section 449. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death
IPC Section 450. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life
IPC Section 454. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Vasanta Sampat Dupare Vs. State of Maharashtra [May 03, 2017]
Mahesh Dhanaji Shinde Vs. State of Maharashtra [FEBRUARY 27, 2014]
Deepak Rai Vs. State of Bihar [SEPTEMBER 19, 2013]
State of Haryana Vs. Krishan [2008] INSC 1906 (7 November 2008)
Amrit Singh Vs. State of Punjab [2006] Insc 774 (10 November 2006)
Ramakant Rai Vs. Madan Rai & Ors [2003] INSC 478 (26 September 2003)
Malkiat Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1996] INSC 919 (7 August 1996)
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)
Tarlok Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1977] INSC 131 (28 April 1977)
Santa Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1976] INSC 176 (17 August 1976)
State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. Ram Prasad [1967] INSC 286 (4 December 1967)
Mohinder Singh Vs. The State [1950] INSC 26 (17 October 1950)

Headnote :

CRUCIALMurder - Death penalty - A death sentence is permissible if the circumstantial evidence is of unquestionable quality in proving the accused\'s guilt.A. Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 302 and 376(2) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 Section 6 Rape Life imprisonment - The...
M/S IMPERIA STRUCTURES LTD. vs. ANIL PATNI

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 586 SC

Headnote :

NOTICEDelay in the delivery of flat possession - Complaint - Allottees of the flat have the option to either pursue appropriate actions under the Consumer Protection Act or submit an application under the RERA Act.A. Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Section 23 - Real Estate (Regulation and Development...
RENUKA DEY vs. NARESH CHANDRA GOPE

Judgement Date : 02 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 587 SC

Headnote :

The West Bengal Restoration of Alienated Land Act, 1973, Section 2(2) addresses the conveyance and restoration of land. In this case, the land was alienated by the vendors for personal reasons, and they sought to repurchase another piece of land. The transferors requested the restoration of the prop...
CHIEF MANAGER, PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK vs. ANIT KUMAR DAS

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 589 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 - Regarding over-qualification and denial of appointment - It is the responsibility of the employer to assess the relevance and appropriateness of qualifications for any position. Qualifications are established based on the needs and interests of the inst...
STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs. K. FAZLUR RAHMAN

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 591 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALWaqf Board - Superseded due to the number of elected members falling below that of nominated members - This is not allowed.A. Waqf Act, 1995, Sections 14(1)(b)(iii), 14(4) and 99 - Legality of Supersession of Waqf Board - The government issued a notice to supersede the Waqf Board because its...
BIRAJI @ BRIJRAJI vs. SURYA PRATAP AND ORS

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 592 SC

Headnote :

NOTICECivil Procedure Code - Injunction Suit - Lack of Pleading - Without proper pleading, no amount of evidence can assist a party.Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Order 2, Rule 2 - Lack of Pleading - A suit was initiated to annul a registered adoption deed and to seek related injunction orders. At a la...
SHRI RAM SAHU (DEAD) THROUGH LRS vs. VINOD KUMAR RAWAT

Judgement Date : 03 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 593 SC

Headnote :

Under Order 47, Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, a review petition was filed to remove the remarks concerning the possession of the disputed house in favor of the appellants/original plaintiffs. The court determined that when both parties are aware of the opposing claims, the absence of a f...
RAJNESH vs. NEHA

Judgement Date : 04 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 594 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTInterim Maintenance - Maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.PC shall be granted from the date the application for maintenance is filed.IMPORTANTSubsequent Maintenance Claims - It is essential for the applicant to reveal any prior proceedings and the orders issued in subsequent cases.IMPOR...
HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 595 SC

Headnote :

A. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, specifically Sections 32(F), 7(i), 16(A)(i), and Section 2(ia)(m) in conjunction with Sections 7(i) and 16(1)(a)(i) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with Section 97 of the same Act and Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, indi...
GURSIMRAN SINGH NARULA vs. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 596 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALThe right to health is acknowledged as a significant aspect of Article 21 of the Constitution.A. Constitution of India, 1950, Article 21 - Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 69 - Right to health - Article 21 of the Constitution safeguards life and personal liberty. The term \'life\' in Ar...
HITESH VERMA vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 597 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALScheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act - The offense under the Act is not established if there is no intention to humiliate a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe due to their caste affiliation.A. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 - Scheduled C...
SHANTI DEVI vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 598 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Section 3E of the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948, and Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner filed a petition challenging the order that halted his pension. The Patna High Court dismissed the petition due to a lack of territorial jurisdict...
C. BRIGHT vs. DISTRICT COLLECTOR

Judgement Date : 05 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 599 SC

Headnote :

NOTICEAccording to Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the requirement for the District Magistrate to transfer possession of a secured asset within 30 days is considered a directory provision.Under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002,...
VETINDIA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 600 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALWrit petition - Time limit for filing - The Limitation Act does not strictly apply to writ jurisdiction.A. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, Sections 23, 25, 26, and 27 - Tender - Blacklisting - The appellant, a licensed drug manufacturer, received a show cause notice regarding the supply of mis...
T.S.K. ASHWIN KUMAR vs. TUBATI SRIVALLI

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 601 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 420, 365, and 498A, along with Section 2(c) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, pertains to criminal contempt of court. In this case, the wife (respondent) filed a criminal complaint against her husband (petitioner), his parents, and other close...
TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA vs. M/S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD.

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 602 SC

Headnote :

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, Section 11(1)(b)(i) in conjunction with Section 11(2) addresses the disclosure of information. It states that TRAI is entitled to receive details about the segmented offers provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) over a period of 12 months ac...
UMC TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LTD. vs. FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 603 SC

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SUBHASH KUMAR vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 606 SC

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B.K. RAVICHANDRA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

TEJ BAHADUR vs. SHRI NARENDRA MODI

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 615 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALRepresentation of The People Act - Only an elector or a candidate is permitted to file an Election Petition; any other individual is prohibited from doing so - A BSF jawan is contesting the election of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the 17th Lok Sabha from the 77th Parliamentary Constit...
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND VICE CHAIRMAN GUJARAT MARITIME BOARD vs. ASIATIC STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD.

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 616 SC

Headnote :

The Contract Act of 1872, specifically Sections 64 and 65, pertains to the allocation of plots in Sosiya (near Bhavnagar, Gujarat) for the purpose of ship-breaking of \"very large crude carriers/ultra large crude carriers\". The contract was terminated, leading to a request for a refund of the contr...
M/S TAMIL NADU STATE MARKETING CORPORATION LTD. vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 617 SC

Headnote :

Income Tax Act of 1961, Section 40(a)(iib)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE vs. RAJENDRA KUMAR DUBEY

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 619 SC

Headnote :

Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Judgement Date : 26 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 620 SC

Headnote :

Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 34, 471, 468, 467, 420, 419, and 406 - Quashing of FIR - A first information report (FIR) that reveals an offense, even in a general sense, means that the law courts cannot overstep the jurisdiction of the police. This is because the two branches of the State functio...
MANOHAR LAL JAT vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

Judgement Date : 26 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 621 SC

Headnote :

According to Rule 27 of the Rajasthan Commercial Taxes Subordinate Services (General Branch) Rules, 1975, regarding seniority and entitlement, the Commercial Taxes Department issued a seniority list that placed those appointed through the Departmental Promotion (DP) in the 20% quota ahead of Direct...
NOY VALLESINA ENGINEERING S.P.A., (NOW KNOWN AS NOY AMBIENTE S.P.A) VS. JINDAL DRUGS LTD.

Judgement Date : 26 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 622 SC

Headnote :

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Sections 34 and 48 - Foreign Award Challenge - The awards in question are classified as foreign awards. The appellant appropriately invoked the provisions of Sections 47 and 48 of the Act for the enforcement of these awards. The Division Bench addressed the res...
ARNAB MANORANJAN GOSWAMI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

GAJENDRA SHARMA vs UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 624 SC

Headnote :

According to Article 32 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Section 6 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Central Government has decided to waive interest on loan amounts during the moratorium period. This decision, aimed at providing relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, allows for the wai...
MADRAS BAR ASSOCIATION vs UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 625 SC

Headnote :

A. Constitution of India, 1950, Articles 323A and 232B - Establishment of the National Tribunal Commission - Directives - The performance and operations of Tribunal Members must be evaluated by an independent entity, similar to the oversight by High Courts under Article 235 of the Constitution. In a...
DR. PRERIT SHARMA vs DR. BILU B. S.

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 626 SC

Headnote :

Kerala Medical Officers Postgraduate and Service Quota Act, 2008, Sections 5 and 6 - MCI Regulations, 2000, Regulation 9 - Admission to Super Speciality Medical Courses - Reservation for in-service quota - The respondent petitioner requested the implementation of a 40 percent reservation of seats in...
Indian Commodity Exchange Ltd. Vs. Neptune Overseas Ltd.

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 627 SC

Headnote :

Section 15Z of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 - Rejection of adjournment requests - Conclusion of orders and announcement of decisions - Assessment of substantial adherence to natural justice principles and the issue of unnecessary adjournments that were denied? - Issued direct...
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