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MALLURU MALLAPPA vs. KURUVATHAPPA

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 151 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTCivil Procedure - The first appellate court must adhere to the requirements of Order 41, Rule 31 when affirming a trial court\'s judgment.A. Civil Procedure Code, 1908 Section 96 and Order XLI Rule 31 - Specific performance - The first appellate court\'s failure to follow the guidelines set...
BALWANT SINGH vs. DUNGAR SINGH

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 152 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTArbitration agreement regarding the division of family properties - Award is binding on the parties.According to Section 39(1)(6) of the Arbitration Act, 1940, concerning the partition of family properties - Appointment of Arbitrators - Award - Based on the reference dated 23.11.1981, the p...
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD vs. NATIONAL BULK HANDLING CORPORATION PVT. LTD.

Judgement Date : 12 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 153 SC

Headnote :

According to Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the complainant is responsible for storing commodities pledged by farmers, traders, and manufacturers when obtaining loans from lending banks. If there is any loss of these pledged commodities, the complainant must compensate the lending...
K.SIVARAMAN vs P.SATHISHKUMAR

Judgement Date : 13 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 154 SC

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IMPORTANTThe date that is significant for determining the compensation owed under the Employee\'s Compensation Act is the date of the accident. The benefits of the amendment that increases the compensation amount will not be applicable to accidents that occurred before the amendment took effect.Acco...
VIJAY KARIA vs. PRYSMIAN CAVI E SISTEMI SRL

Judgement Date : 13 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 155 SC

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IMPORTANTArbitration Awards should always be interpreted in a manner that supports their validity, with a preference for upholding them rather than invalidating them.Regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards, an appeal is allowed against a judgment that refuses to recognize and enf...
RAMBABU SINGH THAKUR vs. SUNIL ARORA

Judgement Date : 13 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 156 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALThere has been a concerning rise in the number of criminals involved in politics - The Supreme Court has issued six mandatory directives.According to Articles 129 and 142 of the Constitution of India, 1950, the criminalization of politics has escalated alarmingly over the past four general el...
VINOD RAVJIBHAI RAJPUT vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 157 SC

Headnote :

The Class IV Posts in Inferior Services within the Gujarat Secretariat and Non-Secretariat Offices Recruitment Rules, 2005, specifically Rules 2 to 7, address the termination of services and reinstatement. The appellant was appointed as a full-time Gallery Attendant in Group IV with the approval of...
SOBHA HIBISCUS CONDOMINIUM vs. MANAGING DIRECTOR, M/S. SOBHA DEVELOPERS LTD.

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 158 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTConsumer Protection - A voluntarily registered association is permitted to file complaints on behalf of its members to address their grievances - There is no provision in the Act that limits its application to complaints from individual complainants.A. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 198...
M/S. BASPA ORGANICS LIMITED vs. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 159 SC

Headnote :

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986, Section 23, addresses the breach of policy terms regarding the denial of an insurance claim. In this case, a fire occurred at the appellant\'s factory premises, leading the insurer to reject the claim based on the grounds of overvaluation and the lack of a proper...
SANTOSH PRASAD @ SANTOSH KUMAR vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 160 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTIn cases involving the testimony of a prosecutrix, the accused cannot be convicted of rape solely based on her statement unless it meets the standard of \"Sterling\" quality. The court may accept the witness\'s account without the need for corroboration, which can lead to a guilty verdict.A...
CHANDIGARH CONSTRUCTION CO. PVT.LTD vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 161 SC

Headnote :

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1940, Section 34 - Award - Setting Aside - The claimant and the opposing party entered into a contract for earthwork, drainage behind lining, and cement concrete lining. During the execution of the project, the scope of work expanded. The rates specified in th...
APS FOREX SERVICES PVT LTD vs. SHAKTI INTERNATIONAL FASHION LINKERS

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 162 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe defense claim that the \'cheque was issued as security\' is not credible without additional evidence to counter the presumption established under section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Sections 138 and 139, regarding the dishonor of a c...
VINAY SHARMA vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 163 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTNirbhaya case - Convict\'s challenge against mercy rejection - Dismissed.A. Constitution of India, 1950 Article 32; Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 120B, 307, 365, 366, and 412 - Nirbhaya\'s case - Rejection of mercy petition - Judicial review - The argument regarding the non-provision of...
VINOD GIRI GOSWAMI vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 164 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTOfficiating in an ad hoc position, which is not conducted in accordance with the established Rules and is merely a temporary arrangement, cannot be considered when determining seniority.A. According to the Uttarakhand Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules 2005, Rule 24(4) - Promotion - Se...
M/S Z ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD vs. BIPIN BIHARI BEHERA

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 165 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTPower of attorney - Subject to stamp duty as a conveyance due to possession being delivered at the time of execution.According to Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Order 13, Rule 8 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, along with the Stamp Act (amended by Orissa Act No. 1 of...
M/S. DHARMARATNAKARA RAI BAHADUR ARCOT NARAINSWAMY MUDALIAR CHATTRAM AND ORS. CHARITIES AND ORS vs. M/S. BHASKAR RAJU AND BROTHERS

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 166 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALA court cannot act on an instrument that includes an arbitration agreement if it is not properly stamped.According to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996, Section 7, and the Stamp Act of 1899, Sections 35 and 38, as well as the Karnataka Stamp Act of 1957, Sections 33 and 34, an agre...
LAXMIBAI vs. COLLECTOR, NANDED

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 167 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTOnce an alternative mechanism is established by law, seeking relief through writ jurisdiction is not the suitable remedy.A. Under Section 14B of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959 - Failure to submit election expenses - Disqualification - The appellant, an elected member of the Pa...
UNION OF INDIA vs. M/S. ASSOCIATED CONTAINER TERMINAL LTD.

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 168 SC

Headnote :

According to Sections 63 and 150 of the Customs Act, 1962, regarding the sale of goods stored in a warehouse and the payment of customs duty, the Circular issued by the Central Board of Excise & Customs on November 28, 2001, states that customs duty should be calculated based on the sale price rathe...
C.DODDANARAYANA REDDY vs. C.JAYARAMA REDDY

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 169 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTBoth the Trial Court and the First Appellate Court reviewed the School Leaving Certificate and concluded that the date of birth was not established by the certificate. The High Court\'s order declaring the school leaving certificate inadmissible is hereby overturned.Civil Procedure Code, 19...
M/S NOLA RAM DULICHAND DAL MILLS PARTNER vs. UNION OF INDIA

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 170 SC

Headnote :

The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act of 1992, Section 5, states that the appellant is involved in trading and selling products in both the domestic and export markets, sourcing items from a 100% export-oriented unit. The appellant challenged a circular that stated exports made by Expor...
STATE OF KARNATAKA vs. N.GANGARAJ

Judgement Date : 14 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 171 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTA mere inconsistency in evidence does not equate to a lack of evidence - Inconsistencies in evidence do not provide sufficient grounds to intervene in a departmental inquiry.In a disciplinary inquiry, the finding that the accused was guilty of misconduct was overturned by the Tribunal and H...
ADANI GAS LIMITED vs. PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS REGULATORY BOARD

Judgement Date : 17 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 172 SC

Headnote :

The Electricity Act of 2003, Section 110, and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act of 2006, Section 19, address the disqualification of bids for City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks. It is clear that the Chairperson\'s conclusions were founded on three main assumptions: (i)...
SECRETARY,MINISTRY OF DEFENCE vs. BABITA PUNIYA

Judgement Date : 17 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 173 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThere is an absolute prohibition on women seeking criteria or command appointments that does not align with the guarantee of equality under Article 14.A. According to the Constitution of India, 1950, Articles 14 and 33, and the Army Act, 1950, Section 12, the policy dated 25.2.2019 has sign...
SOUMITRA KUMAR NAHAR vs. PARUL NAHAR

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 174 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe dissolution of marriage does not equate to the termination of parental responsibilities - A child deserves the love of both parents.A. Guardian and Wards Act, 1890, Sections 7 and 8 - Custody - Child\'s Rights - The rights of the child must be honored as they are entitled to the affecti...
SHAKTI NATH vs. ALPHA TIGER CYPRUS INVESTMENT NO. 3 LTD

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 175 SC

Headnote :

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996, Section 37, addresses the termination of agreements related to arbitration and the ICC Award. The appeal concerning the awarded amount for interest and penal interest has been modified by mutual consent of the parties involved, as a wise commercial decis...
STATE OF MAHARSHTRA vs. PAN INDIA PARYATAN LIMITED

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 176 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTEntertainment Duty - All amusement parks are not eligible for concessional duty on any entertainment.According to the Bombay Entertainments Duty Act, 1923, Sections 3(1)(b) and 3(2), the entry into amusement parks incurs a 50% entertainment duty, specifically 7.5% under Section 3(2). For th...
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (D1) AJMER VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED vs. RAHAMATULLAH KHAN ALIAS RAHAMJULLA

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 177 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe electricity company is prohibited from taking coercive actions to disconnect electricity supply for the recovery of any additional or supplementary charges that arise after the two-year limitation period has expired.A. According to Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003, while the c...
GELUS RAM SAHU vs. DR. SURENDRA KUMAR SINGH

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 178 SC

Headnote :

The Chhattisgarh Technical Education (Teaching cadre-Polytechnic) (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 2014, specifically Rules 14 and 15, outline the pay scales, service conditions, and qualifications for teachers and other academic staff in technical institutions (Diploma) as per the 2010 Regulat...
HIRA LAL vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 18 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 179 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe right to receive a pension is a property right and cannot be revoked by mere administrative orders.According to Article 300A of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Rule 43(b) of the Bihar Pension Rules 1950, the withholding of pension due to criminal proceedings against an employee is...
SANJEEV KAPOOR vs. CHANDANA KAPOOR

Judgement Date : 19 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 180 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe Magistrate has the authority to revoke or modify his order under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C.A. Under the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Sections 125 and 362, maintenance is a continuous obligation enforced by Section 125 Cr.P.C. - Once the court issues a judgment or final order, it doe...
SURESH CHAND vs. SURESH CHANDER

Judgement Date : 19 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 181 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Section 100 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, and Sections 4, 5(1)(c), and 6(1)(ii) of the Rajasthan Pre-emption Act, 1966, a joint owner who possesses a courtyard has the right of pre-emption. This right allows them to preferentially acquire property by replacing the original buyer. The t...
VITHALDAS JAGANNATH KHATRI vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA REVENUE AND FOREST DEPARTMENT

Judgement Date : 19 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 182 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTIf a transfer or partition occurred before the cutoff date specified in the Ceiling Act, the Act will not apply to include that land in the calculation of the ceiling area.According to Section 2(11) and Section 11 of the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961, regard...
IDOL OF SRI RENGANATHASWAMY vs. P K THOPPULAN CHETTIAR

Judgement Date : 19 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 183 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALThe primary aim of a property endowment, whether for religious purposes or for the benefit of heirs, necessitates a comprehensive review of the Deed of Settlement to ascertain the true intentions of the settlor.A. Under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act 1959, Sectio...
AGRA DIOCESAN TRUST ASSOCIATION vs. ANIL DAVID

Judgement Date : 19 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 185 SC

Headnote :

According to Section 7(iv-A) of the Court Fees Act, 1870, regarding insufficient court fees and the cancellation of a sale deed, the plaintiff is not obligated to demonstrate or establish that the lands in question were revenue-generating or provide details of any revenue paid at the time of filing...
SHRI PARTAP SINGH vs. SHIV RAM

Judgement Date : 20 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 186 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe presumption of truth associated with the record-of-rights can only be challenged if there is evidence of fraud in the entry.According to Sections 37 and 38 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and Section 45 of the Himachal Land Revenue Act, 1953, as well as Section 35 of the Evidence Act,...
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs. PRINCIPAL SIR SYED INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL STUDIES

Judgement Date : 20 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 187 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTThe process of determining electricity tariffs is a quasi-legislative action - There is no obligation to provide a rationale - In establishing tariffs, it is essential to consider who is being served and the purpose of that service.It is valid to categorize Self-Financed Educational Institu...
UNION OF INDIA vs. FEDERATION OF SELF FINANCED AYURVEDIC COLLEGES PUNJAB

Judgement Date : 20 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 188 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Medical Council Act of 1970, Section 36(1), mandates that passing the NEET is necessary for admission into BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses. The requirement to pass NEET for entry into AYUSH undergraduate programs and the minimum percentile set by the Central Council have been upheld. It is n...
MOTAMARRI APPANNA VEERRAJU @ MAV RAJU vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Judgement Date : 20 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 189 SC

Headnote :

CRUCIALBail applications must be resolved promptly and conclusively.According to Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, a bail application submitted to the High Court in August 2018 has remained unresolved to this day, with only temporary bail orders issued intermittently. The approach ta...
MD.YOUNUS ALI TARAFDAR vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Judgement Date : 20 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 190 SC

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 302 in conjunction with Section 34, and Section 201 of the Evidence Act of 1872, Section 106, pertains to murder. In this case, the evidence provided by the deceased\'s sister and a relative indicates that the deceased mentioned he was going to vi...
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA vs. MUKESH POONAMCHAND SHAH

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 191 SC

Headnote :

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations 1960, specifically Regulation 39(4)(i), addresses criminal charges. An order was issued to prevent LIC from finalizing decisions based on a notice to show cause while a criminal appeal is pending. It was determined that Regulation 39(4) inc...
NARAYAN YADAV vs. STATE OF BIHAR

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 192 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTBihar & Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act - No extension of time for challenging the sale of immovable property upon deposit.According to Section 28 of the Bihar & Orissa Public Demands Recovery Act, 1914, the process for challenging the sale of immovable property through a deposit...
SITABAI SHANTARAM TALAWNEKAR vs. CUSTODIAN OF EVACUEE PROPERTY

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 193 SC

Headnote :

The Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act of 1964, specifically Sections 7, 8A, and 56, along with Section 32 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Administration of Evacuee Property Act of 1964, were referenced in a case where the appellant asserted their status as a tenant of evacuee property under the...
KRISHNAVENI RAI vs. PANKAJ RAI

Judgement Date : 19 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 194 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTHindu Marriage Act - A marriage entered into while an appeal against a decree is pending is not considered void from the beginning, especially if the appeal is filed after the limitation period has expired.Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Sections 125; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Sections 5, 11,...
M/S. ZEE TELEFILMS LTD. vs. SURESH PRODUCTIONS

Judgement Date : 25 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 196 SC

Headnote :

The Limitation Act of 1963, Article 58 pertains to suits for declaration and injunction regarding limitations. In this case, the plaintiff assigned the telecasting rights of 16 films to the defendants for a duration of 9 years. Since the plaintiff had relinquished their satellite rights, they could...
STATE OF PUNJAB vs. JASBIR SINGH

Judgement Date : 26 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 198 SC

Headnote :

IMPORTANTDoes Section 340 of the Cr.P.C., 1973 require a preliminary inquiry and a chance for the potential accused to be heard before a complaint is filed under Section 195 of the Code by a Court? - This issue has been referred to a Larger Bench.Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 420, 467, 468, and 4...
ARUN KUMAR GUPTA vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

Judgement Date : 27 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 199 SC

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 235, along with the Jharkhand Service Code, 2001, Rule 74(b)(ii), addresses adverse entries concerning Judicial Officers and the process of compulsory retirement. Senior judges from the High Court, who were part of the Screening Committee and Standing Committ...
SHRI MARUTI TUKARAM BAGAWE vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Judgement Date : 27 Feb 2020

Citation : 2020 Latest Caselaw 200 SC

Headnote :

A. Pay Scale - Did the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal make an error in upholding the Government Resolution dated 11.09.2008, which revoked the earlier Government Resolution dated 24.10.2004? - It was determined that the recruitment and promotion of Junior Clerks and Senior Clerks in the Distric...
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