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T.S.K. ASHWIN KUMAR vs. TUBATI SRIVALLI

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 601 SC

CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
IPC Section 365. Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person

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...

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TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA vs. M/S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD.

Judgement Date : 06 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 602 SC

Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India Act, 1997

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...

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UMC TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LTD. vs. FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 603 SC

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KIRPA RAM(D) vs. SURENDER DEO GAUR

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 604 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954
Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954
Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

Kshitish Chandra Purkait Vs. Santosh Kumar Purkait & Ors [1997] INSC 518 (7 May 1997)

Headnote :

Section 161-B of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954

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RATTAN SINGH vs. NIRMAL GILL

Judgement Date : 16 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 605 SC

Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Registration Act, 1908
Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Anil Rishi Vs. Gurbaksh Singh [2006] Insc 269 (2 May 2006)

Headnote :

Section 68 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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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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M/S FERTICO MARKETING AND INVESTMENT PVT. LTD. vs. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Judgement Date : 17 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 607 SC

CrPC Section 197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants
CrPC Section 465. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 420. Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
IPC Section 471. Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

State of Karnataka Vs. Kuppuswamy Gownder [1987] INSC 46 (16 February 1987)

Headnote :

Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in conjunction with Section 13(1)(d)

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RAM SHARAN MAURYA vs. STATE OF U. P.

Judgement Date : 18 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 608 SC

Constitution of India
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
U.P. Basic Education (Teachers) Service Rules, 1981
Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011

Basic Education Board, U.P. Vs. Upendra Rai and Others [2008] INSC 171 (12 February 2008)
State of Maharashtra Vs. Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Shastra Mahavidyalaya & Ors [2006] Insc 166 (31 March 2006)
State of U.P. Vs. Shiv Kumar & Ors [2005] INSC 264 (20 April 2005)

Headnote :

Section 23 of the RTE Act

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M/S KALEDONIA JUTE AND FIBRES PVT. LTD. vs. M/S AXIS NIRMAN AND INDUSTRIES LTD.

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 609 SC

Companies (Transfer of Pending Proceedings) Rules, 2016
Companies Act, 2013
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2018

Headnote :

Section 433 of the Companies Act, 1956

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JAYANTILAL VERMA vs. STATE OF M.P.

Judgement Date : 19 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 610 SC

Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder

Gulam Sarbar Vs. State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand) [October 7, 2013]
Namdeo Vs. State of Maharashtra [2007] Insc 275 (13 March 2007)
Trimukh Maroti Kirkan Vs. State of Maharashtra [2006] Insc 643 (11 October 2006)

Headnote :

Sections 302 in conjunction with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860

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VENKATESAN BALASUBRAMANIYAN vs. INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 611 SC

CrPC Section 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
CrPC Section 439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
IPC Section 323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt

Headnote :

Section 42 of the NDPS Act, 1985

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RUSODAY SECURITIES LTD. vs. NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LTD.

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 612 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
General Clauses Act, 1897
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

Headnote :

Section 22F of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

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OMANAKKUTTAN vs. STATE OF KERALA

Judgement Date : 20 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 613 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 324. Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 326. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention

Headnote :

Sections 324, 326, and 308 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in conjunction with Section 34.

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B.K. RAVICHANDRA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 614 SC

Bombay Land Requisition Act, 1948
Bombay Land Requisition Act, 1948
Constitution of India
Defence of India Act, 1962
Great Eastern Hotel (Acquisition of Undertaking) Act, 1980

M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2007] Insc 1031 (10 October 2007)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2006] Insc 79 (16 February 2006)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2006] Insc 203 (13 April 2006)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2006] Insc 625 (29 September 2006)
State of Rajasthan & Ors Vs. Basant Nahata [2005] Insc 474 (7 September 2005)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2004] Insc 179 (18 March 2004)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [2003] INSC 208 (2 April 2003)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1999] INSC 225 (22 July 1999)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1998] INSC 8 (7 January 1998)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1998] INSC 295 (12 May 1998)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1998] INSC 300 (12 May 1998)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1998] INSC 625 (18 December 1998)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1998] INSC 633 (18 December 1998)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1997] INSC 840 (20 November 1997)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1996] INSC 763 (8 July 1996)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors [1996] INSC 1290 (11 October 1996)
Grahak Sanstha Manch Vs. State of Maharashtra [1994] INSC 267 (27 April 1994)

Headnote :

Section 1(3) of the Requisitioning Act

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TEJ BAHADUR vs. SHRI NARENDRA MODI

Judgement Date : 24 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 615 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952

Bolin Chetia Vs. Jogadish Bhuyan & Ors [2005] INSC 165 (11 March 2005)

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...

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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

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Indian Contract Act, 1872

Sawai Singhai Nirmal Chand Vs. Union of India [1965] INSC 194 (24 September 1965)

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...

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M/S TAMIL NADU STATE MARKETING CORPORATION LTD. vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 617 SC

Constitution of India
Income Tax Act, 1961

Headnote :

Income Tax Act of 1961, Section 40(a)(iib)

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JATINDERVEER ARORA vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 618 SC

CrPC Section 164. Recording of confessions and statements
CrPC Section 406. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy

R. Balakrishna Pillai Vs. State of Kerala [2000] INSC 457 (30 August 2000)

Headnote :

Section 406 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE vs. RAJENDRA KUMAR DUBEY

Judgement Date : 25 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 619 SC

Constitution of India
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987

Headnote :

Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.

Judgement Date : 26 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 620 SC

Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 406. Punishment for criminal breach of trust
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

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...

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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...

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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

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Commercial Courts Act, 2015

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...

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ARNAB MANORANJAN GOSWAMI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 623 SC

Bombay Police Act, 1951
Bombay Police Act, 1951
Constitution of India
CrPC Section 438. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest
CrPC Section 439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 107. Abetment of a thing
IPC Section 117. Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons
IPC Section 306. Abetment of suicide
IPC Section 307. Attempt to murder
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention

Gurcharan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [DECEMBER 2, 2016]
Sunil Bharti Mittal Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation [January 09, 2015]
Common Cause Vs. Union of India [MAY 13, 2015]
Common Cause Vs. Union of India [APRIL 23, 2014]
Common Cause Vs. Union of India & Ors [2003] INSC 513 (8 October 2003)
Ram Govind Upadhyay Vs. Sudarshan Singh & Ors [2002] INSC 145 (18 March 2002)
Gurcharan Singh & Ors Vs. State of Punjab [1993] INSC 505 (25 November 1993)
Gurcharan Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1962] INSC 229 (10 August 1962)

Headnote :

A. Under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and Sections 306 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 - In the case of Arnab Goswami regarding abetment to suicide and illegal detention, the bail application was declined. The appellant, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV and Managi...

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GAJENDRA SHARMA vs UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 624 SC

Constitution of India
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005

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...

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MADRAS BAR ASSOCIATION vs UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 625 SC

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
Companies Act, 2013
Constitution of India
Finance Act, 2017
National Tax Tribunal Act, 2005
Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2017

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...

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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...

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Indian Commodity Exchange Ltd. Vs. Neptune Overseas Ltd.

Judgement Date : 27 Nov 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 627 SC

Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952
Forward Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1954.
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992

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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STATE OF JHARKHAND vs BRAHMPUTRA METALLICS LTD., RANCHI

Judgement Date : 01 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 628 SC

Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 1948
Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 1948
Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 1948
Kerala Building Tax Act, 1975

Headnote :

A. Under Section 9 of the Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 1948 - Notification regarding the prospective effect of the rebate/deduction from electricity duty as per the Jharkhand Industrial Policy, 2012 - Is the respondent eligible to claim a 50% rebate or deduction on the assessed electricity duty for t...

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S. D. CONTAINERS INDORE VS. M/S. MOLD TEK PACKAGING LTD.

Judgement Date : 01 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 629 SC

Commercial Courts Act, 2015
Designs Act, 2000
Indian Patents and Designs Act, 1911
Patents Act, 1970

Headnote :

A. According to Section 22(4) of the Designs Act, 2000 and Section 3 of the Commercial Court Act, 2015, the jurisdiction of Commercial Courts is addressed in two scenarios: one for High Courts with ordinary original civil jurisdiction and another for those without such jurisdiction. In cases where H...

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Nimay Sah Vs. State of Jharkhand

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 630 SC

IPC Section 109. Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
IPC Section 498A. Husband or relative of husband of a women subjecting her to cruelty

Headnote :

According to the prosecution\'s account under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in conjunction with Section 34, the accused\'s involvement was limited to a demand for dowry of Rs. 10,000 during the vidai ceremony, followed by harassment due to non-payment. However, none of the witnesses p...

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M/s. Panther Security Service Pvt. Ltd. Vs. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 631 SC

Maharashtra Private Security Guards (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Act, 1981
Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005
Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006
Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006

Headnote :

The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952, Section 7A, addresses the determination of funds owed by the employer. It was ruled that the provisions of the EPF Act are applicable to private security agencies that provide specialized personnel to their clients, provided the...

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Paramvir Singh Saini Vs. Baljit Singh

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 632 SC

Constitution of India
CrPC Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police
Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

Shafhi Mohammad Vs. The State of Himachal Pradesh [January 30, 2018]
Shafhi Mohammad Vs. The State of Himachal Pradesh [3rd April, 2018]

Headnote :

#A. Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, specifically Sections 17 and 18, and Article 21 of the Constitution of India, individuals who experience serious injuries or custodial deaths due to police force are entitled to file complaints with the State Human Rights Commission. The Commission...

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Sandeep Kumar Vs. State of Uttarakhand

Judgement Date : 02 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 633 SC

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
CrPC Section 106. Security for keeping the peace on conviction
CrPC Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police
IPC Section 304B. Dowry death
IPC Section 306. Abetment of suicide
IPC Section 498A. Husband or relative of husband of a women subjecting her to cruelty

Inder Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1994] INSC 475 (15 September 1994)
Bhupinder Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1988] INSC 93 (6 April 1988)
Anant Chintaman Lagu Vs. The State of Bombay [1959] INSC 150 (14 December 1959)

Headnote :

A. Under Sections 378 and 386 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, regarding dowry death, the prosecution did not succeed in proving that the cause of death was unnatural. The allegations concerning a demand of Rs. 10 lakhs by the accused are fraught...

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Issak Nabab Shah Vs. State of Maharashtrad

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 634 SC

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Headnote :

Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985, specifically Sections 8(c) and 20(b), the accused was found in possession of 6.300 kilograms of Ganja. This amount falls between the small quantity and commercial quantity categories. The maximum penalty for this offense is 10 years o...

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Sumedh Singh Saini Vs. State of Punjab

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 635 SC

CrPC Section 438. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
IPC Section 120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder

Headnote :

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 438, and the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Section 302, address anticipatory bail. In this case, an FIR was filed by the deceased\'s brother nearly 29 years after the incident and 9 years following the Supreme Court\'s decision in the case reported as (2011)...

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Chaman Lal Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 636 SC

IPC Section 375. Rape
IPC Section 376. Punishment for rape
IPC Section 506. Punishment for criminal intimidation

Chandrappa & Ors Vs. State of Karnataka [2007] Insc 142 (15 February 2007)
Balbir Singh Vs. State of Punjab [2005] INSC 152 (3 March 2005)
Gaya Din & Ors Vs. Hanuman Prasad & Ors [2000] INSC 585 (27 November 2000)
Balbir Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1999] INSC 285 (19 August 1999)
Sambasivan & Ors Vs. State of Kerala [1998] INSC 291 (8 May 1998)
Kuldeep Singh Vs. The Commissioner of Police & Ors [1998] INSC 618 (17 December 1998)
Kuldeep Singh Vs. The Commissioner of Police & Ors [1998] INSC 622 (17 December 1998)
Ramesh Babulal Doshi Vs. The State of Gujarat [1996] INSC 653 (2 May 1996)
Balbir Singh Vs. The State of Punjab [1995] INSC 395 (16 August 1995)
Balbir Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1994] INSC 95 (8 February 1994)
Balbir Singh Vs. State of Punjab [1994] INSC 575 (10 November 1994)
Balak Ram Vs. The State of U.P [1974] INSC 145 (16 August 1974)
Pratap Vs. State of U.P [1972]312 (22 December 1972)

Headnote :

A. Under the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 376 and 506, the case involves rape of a mentally retarded individual and criminal intimidation, leading to a conviction. According to medical professionals, the victim\'s IQ was assessed at 62 through a history and mental state examination, indicatin...

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Inderjit Singh Sodhi Vs. The Chairman, Punjab State Electricity Board

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 637 SC

Headnote :

A. According to Regulation 7(a)(ii) of the Punjab State Electricity Board Service of Engineers (Civil) Regulations, 1965, in conjunction with Regulation 10, employees of the Board are eligible for a time-bound revised promotional scale after 9/16 years of service. As per the First and Second Circula...

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Pankjeshwar Sharma Vs. State of Jammu & Kashmir

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 638 SC

Headnote :

A. According to Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the State is obligated to adhere to recruitment rules and ensure that candidate selection is conducted in accordance with these rules. Appointments must be made following the established recruitment procedures, and all efforts sh...

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Jayant Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 639 SC

CrPC Section 157. Procedure for investigations
CrPC Section 173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation
CrPC Section 190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
CrPC Section 195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence
CrPC Section 197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants
CrPC Section 200. Examination of complainant
CrPC Section 202. Postponement of issue of process
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
IPC Section 378. Theft
IPC Section 414. Assisting in concealment of stolen property
M.P. Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2006
Madhya Pradesh Minor Mineral Rules, 1996

Centre for Public Interest Litigation Vs. Union of India & Ors [APRIL 08, 2016]
M.C. Mehta Vs. Kamal Nath & Ors [2000] INSC 334 (12 May 2000)
M.C. Mehta Vs. Kamal Nath & Ors [1996] INSC 1608 (13 December 1996)
Darshan Singh Ram Kishan Vs. State of Maharashtra [1971] INSC 234 (2 September 1971)

Headnote :

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 482, along with the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 379 and 414, and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957, Sections 4 and 21, as well as Rule 18 of the M.P. Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage)...

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Skill Lotto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : 03 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 640 SC

Bombay Lotteries (Control and Tax) and Prize Competitions (Tax) Act, 1958
Bombay Lotteries (Control and Tax) and Prize Competitions (Tax) Act, 1958
Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Section 3. TPA, Interpretation clause.

Headnote :

A. The Constitution of India, 1950, Articles 14, 19(1)(g), 301, and 304; Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, Section 2(52); Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, Section 2(b) - Actionable claims - Inclusion in the definition of goods - Tax imposition - The Parliament has been granted the authority...

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Telangana Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (TSGENCO) Vs. Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd.

Judgement Date : 07 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 641 SC

Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014

Headnote :

A. Under Section 82 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the reorganization of the state involved the allocation of employees between the newly formed states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Act allowed the states to determine the methods for distributing personnel, but when they fail...

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National Medical Commission Vs. Mothukuru Sriyah Koumudi

Judgement Date : 07 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 642 SC

Headnote :

A. Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 - Denial of Admission - The respondent was provisionally admitted to the MS (General Surgery) Course at the College based on her NEET PG Examination merit. However, she was denied admission because she did not appear before the College Chairman on the admi...

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Vikesh Kumar Gupta Vs. State of Rajasthan

Judgement Date : 07 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 643 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 - Expert Committee\'s Opinion - Court Interference - Courts are not permitted to question the accuracy of the Expert Committee\'s questions and answer key to reach a different conclusion. They should exercise caution before interfering with expert opinion...

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Amish Devgan Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : 07 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 644 SC

CrPC Section 154. Information in cognizable cases
CrPC Section 156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable cases
CrPC Section 162. Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence
CrPC Section 170. Cases to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient
CrPC Section 173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation
CrPC Section 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
IPC Section 298. Uttering, words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 326. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means

Upkar Singh Vs. Ved Prakash & Ors [2004] Insc 531 (10 September 2004)
Upkar Singh Vs. Ved Prakash & Ors [2004] Insc 536 (10 September 2004)

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A. Under the Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 153A, 295A, and 505(2), along with the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Sections 156 and 179, a derogatory comment made about a Sufi saint has raised questions regarding the place of the cause of action. The debate show hosted by the peti...

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State of Madhya Pradesh Vs. Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Ltd.

Judgement Date : 08 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 645 SC

Headnote :

Article 14 of the Constitution of India, 1950 - Suppression of Information - Rejection of Tender - The appellant rejected the tender submitted by the respondent corporation, claiming that it had suppressed crucial information regarding a First Information Report (FIR) filed against it for a bridge i...

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Daulat Singh (D) through LRS. Vs. State of Rajasthan

Judgement Date : 08 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 646 SC

Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
Section 122. TPA, “Gift” defined.
Section 123. TPA, Transfer how effected.

Headnote :

A. Under Section 30DD of the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955, and Section 15 of the Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1973, the State Government is empowered to reopen cases if it determines that a previous order violated the Act\'s provisions and harmed the State\'s interest...

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Smriti Madan Kansagra Vs. Perry Kansagra

Judgement Date : 08 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 647 SC

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Custody of minor child - Modification of orders - The Civil Appeal was dismissed by majority judgment with specific instructions for the appellant mother to transfer custody of the minor child to the father. The father subsequently obtained a corresponding order from the Court in Nairobi as instruct...

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Anita Sharma Vs. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

Judgement Date : 08 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 648 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Section 137 of the Evidence Act, 1872, the failure of the respondents to cross-examine the sole eyewitness or to present their version, despite having sufficient opportunity, should lead to the conclusion that they have implicitly admitted the...

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The Project Director, Project Implementation Unit Vs. P.V. Krishnamoorthy

Judgement Date : 08 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 649 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
National Highways Act, 1956
Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001

Headnote :

A. The National Highways Act of 1956, Section 2(2), along with Articles 246 and 257 of the Constitution of India (1950), addresses the legislative authority over National Highways. The 1956 Act and the National Highway Authority of India Act of 1988, enacted by Parliament under Entry 23 of List I in...

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Madhavi Vs. Chagan

Judgement Date : 09 Dec 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 650 SC

Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1981

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The Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1981, specifically Rule 6 in conjunction with Rule 2(1)(j), pertains to the promotion to the position of Head Master. The respondent petitioner contested the promotion of the appellant respondent to Head Master, asserting se...

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