The prolonged incarceration of an undertrial accused, without reasonable certainty of trial completion, violates Article 21 of the Constitution. (Para 8) Courts must balance the severity of the crime ...
Right to property under Article 300A includes fair compensation and a prompt acquisition process. State's failure to adhere to statutory timelines in land acquisition is unconstitutional. Compensati...
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of the appellant beyond a reasonable doubt. The dock identification by PW-9 was found unreliable due to the lack of corroborative ...
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 – Right to Speedy Trial – Prolonged incarceration of an undertrial prisoner for five years without conclusion of trial is violative of fundamental rights...
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court’s finding that the claim of ₹68.15 lakhs was speculative and beyond the contractual provisions. The Court held that the liquidate...
Stamp Duty – Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 – Agreement to Sell Deemed as Conveyance When Possession Delivered – Courts Impounded Document for Recovery of Duty and Penalty Impounding and Recovery of De...
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding that: The appellants were not entitled to the rebate under the notification dated 30.09.1991, as they had availed power supply after its rescission on...
The Supreme Court held that MSRTC was guilty of suggestio falsi and suppresio veri by not disclosing its pleadings before the MACT to the Labour Court (Para 24-25). The High Court was justified in...
A suit filed in a representative capacity cannot override the conclusive effect of a decree already attained finality, and res judicata shall bar any indirect challenge to settled rights." Held:The s...
The Supreme Court found the Appellant’s error to be apparent and self-evident, warranting equitable relief. (Para 16) BRO’s refusal to acknowledge the mistake and issue a fresh tender caused avoi...
