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Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (BESCOM). Vs. E.S. Solar Power Pvt. Ltd.

Judgement Date : 03 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 231 SC

Headnote :

A. Under Article 133 of the Constitution of India, 1950, concerning Power Purchase Agreements, specifically Articles 1.2.1 (k) and 1.2.1 (m), which pertain to the development of 1200 MWA of solar power across 60 Taluks with private sector involvement - the question arises whether the Solar Company f...

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Indian School, Jodhpur Vs. State of Rajasthan

Judgement Date : 03 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 232 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 19(1)(g), along with Sections 3, 4, and 6 to 11 of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016, and Rules 3, 4, 6 to 8 and 11 of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Rules, 2017, pertain to the determination of school fees by the managements of p...

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Indian School, Jodhpur Vs. State of Rajasthan

Judgement Date : 03 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 233 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Disaster Management Act, 2005
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, Article 19(1)(g), along with Sections 3, 4, and 6 to 11 of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2016, and Rules 3, 4, 6 to 8 and 11 of the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Rules, 2017, pertain to the determination of school fees by the managements of p...

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Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil Vs. The Chief Minister

Judgement Date : 05 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 235 SC

All India Services Act, 1951
Central Sales Tax Act, 1956
Constitution of India
Delhi Laws Act, 1912
General Clauses Act, 1897
Government of India Act, 1935
Maharashtra Private Professional Educational Institutions (Reservation of Seats for Admission for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-Notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes and Other Backward
Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 2005
Maharashtra State Reservation (of Seats for Admission in Educational Institutions in the State and for Appointments or Posts in the Public Services Under the State) for Educationally and Socially Backwa
Maharashtra State Reservation (of seats for Admission in Educational Institutions in the State and for Appointments or Posts in the Public Services under the State) for Educationally and Socially Backward Category (ESBC) Ordinance, 2014
National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) Act, 2018
Representation of the People Act, 1951

Ashoka Kumar Thakur Vs. Union of India & Ors [2008] INSC 612 (10 April 2008)
Ashoka Kumar Thakur Vs. Union of India & Ors [2008] INSC 613 (10 April 2008)
Ashoka Kumar Thakur Vs. Union of India & Ors [2008] INSC 614 (10 April 2008)
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)
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)
Balram Kumawat Vs. Union of India & Ors [2003] INSC 418 (27 August 2003)
S.R. Chaudhuri Vs. State of Punjab & Ors [2001] INSC 395 (17 August 2001)
State of Maharashtra Vs. Milind & Ors [2000] INSC 587 (28 November 2000)
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)

Headnote :

The Constitution of India, 1950, specifically Articles 15(4), 16(4), and Article 342(A) in conjunction with Article 366(26c), as amended by the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018, along with Articles 366(26C), 342A, 338B, and 342A, pertains to the reservation for citizens belonging to backward...

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The Chief Election Commissioner of India Vs. M.R Vijayabhaskar

Judgement Date : 06 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 236 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

Article 133 of the Constitution of India, 1950 â€“ Open Court proceedings and the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression â€“ The fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution cannot be disregarded. It was determined that the media\'s extension of freedom of speech and expressio...

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Guru Dutt Pathak Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

Judgement Date : 06 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 237 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention

Babu Vs. State of Kerala [2010] INSC 617 (11 August 2010)
Chandrappa & Ors Vs. State of Karnataka [2007] Insc 142 (15 February 2007)
Balbir Singh Vs. State of Punjab [2005] INSC 152 (3 March 2005)
Takhaji Hiraji Vs. Thakore Kubersing Chamansing & Ors [2001] INSC 264 (2 May 2001)
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)
Surinder Kumar Vs. State of Punjab [1998] INSC 553 (18 November 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)
Umedbhai Jadavbhai Vs. The State of Gujarat [1977] INSC 238 (16 December 1977)
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 :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, Section 302 in conjunction with Section 34 pertains to murder. The accused was explicitly named in the First Information Report (FIR) from the outset and was assigned a specific role, which has been corroborated by the testimony of an eyewitness, the son of the decease...

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Mangala Waman Karandikar (D) through LRS. Vs. Prakash Damodar Ranade

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 238 SC

Headnote :

Section 15A of the Bombay Rent Act.

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Achhar Singh Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 239 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 302. Punishment for murder
IPC Section 323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
IPC Section 326. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 452. House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint

Headnote :

Sections 452, 326, and 323 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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Mallappa Vs. State of Karnataka

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 240 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Headnote :

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

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Sanjay Kumar Rai Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 241 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 506. Punishment for criminal intimidation
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Headnote :

The Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 504 and 506, addresses the discharge of an accused individual. It was determined that the right to discharge is significant for the accused. The trial court, when reviewing a discharge application, should not merely act as a conduit; rather, it mu...

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Jayamma Vs. State of Karnataka

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 242 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention

Headnote :

A. Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302 in conjunction with Section 34 of the Evidence Act, 1872, concerning murder - The son of the deceased testified that the victim was unconscious and unable to speak when she was taken to the hospital in a bullock cart arranged by \'K\'. Therefore, it...

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Rahul Sharma Vs. National Insurance Company Ltd.

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 243 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Headnote :

The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, along with Sections 166 and 140, and the Indian Penal Code of 1860, specifically Sections 249, 304A, and 427, address the issue of compensation for the death of parents in a car accident. In cases where the deceased was self-employed and under the age of 40, a 40% inc...

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Rajkumar Sabu Vs. M/s. Sabu Trade Private Ltd.

Judgement Date : 07 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 244 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
Trade Marks Act, 1999

Headnote :

A. Under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and Sections 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and 420 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, there is a dispute regarding a trademark. The request to transfer the ongoing criminal case from the Salem Court to the Patiala House Court in New Delh...

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Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. Vs. CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd.

Judgement Date : 12 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 245 SC

Constitution of India
Factories Act, 1948
Income Tax Act, 1961
Mines Act, 1952

Centre for Public Interest Litigation Vs. Union of India & Ors [APRIL 08, 2016]

Headnote :

A. According to Article 136 of the Constitution of India, 1950, and Sections 3(1) and (2) of the Building and Other Construction Workers\' Welfare Cess Act, 1996, along with Rules 3 and 4(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Rules, 1998, the Labour Cess i...

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Gautam Navlakha Vs. National Investigation Agency

Judgement Date : 12 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 246 SC

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 188. Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
IPC Section 34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
National Security Act, 1980
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

State of U.P. Vs. Abdul & Ors [1997] INSC 500 (5 May 1997)
State of U.P. Vs. Abdul & Ors [1997] INSC 505 (5 May 1997)

Headnote :

The Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 167, along with the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Sections 153A, 505(1B), and Section 34, as well as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967, Sections 13, 16, 17, 18, 18B, 20, 38, and 40, and the National Security Act of 1980, Section 5, were examin...

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Lalit Kumar Jain Vs. Union of India

Judgement Date : 21 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 247 SC

Companies Act, 2013
Constitution of India
Delhi Laws Act, 1912
East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949
General Clauses Act, 1897
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920
Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920
Section 128. Surety’s liability
Section 134. Discharge of surety by release or discharge of principal debtor
Section 140. Rights of surety on payment or performance
Sick Textile Undertakings (Nationalisation) Act, 1974

Headnote :

A. The Constitution of India, 1950, Articles 32 and 139A - Contract Act, 1872, Sections 128, 133, and 140 - Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Sections 31, 78, 79, 94-187 - Personal Guarantor - A resolution plan concerning a personal guarantor of corporate debtors was examined. It was determined...

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Gurmeet Singh Vs. State of Punjab

Judgement Date : 28 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 248 SC

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 304B. Dowry death
IPC Section 498A. Husband or relative of husband of a women subjecting her to cruelty

Headnote :

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 304B - Evidence Act, 1872, Section 113B - Regarding Dowry Death - The term \"soon before\" is clarified; in this case, the marriage occurred in 2004 and the death in 2008, indicating that \"soon before her death\" does not equate to \"immediately before\". The pro...

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Nathu Singh Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

Judgement Date : 28 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 249 SC

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
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 :

A. Under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, when the High Court dismisses an application for anticipatory bail based on the seriousness of the offense, it cannot grant relief without providing reasons. The High Court allowed a 90-day period for the accused to surrender to the Trial Co...

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Satbir Singh Vs. State of Haryana

Judgement Date : 28 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 250 SC

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
IPC Section 304B. Dowry death
IPC Section 306. Abetment of suicide

Headnote :

A. Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 304B - Evidence Act, 1872, Section 113B - Dowry Death - Interpretation of \"Soon before\" - The term \"soon before\" as used by the legislature does not imply \"immediately before\" - Its interpretation is left to the courts - The nature of cruelty or harass...

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In Re: Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic

Judgement Date : 31 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 251 SC

Patents Act, 1970

Headnote :

According to Article 32 of the Constitution of India, 1950, concerning matters such as vaccination policy, the provision of essential medications, the supply of medical oxygen, healthcare infrastructure, the enhancement of the healthcare workforce and the challenges they face, as well as issues rela...

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Dilip Singh vs State Of U.P.

Judgement Date : 18 May 2021

Citation : 2021 Latest Caselaw 711 SC

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