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Supreme Court Dismisses Special Leave Petitions in Land Acquisition Compensation Dispute — Compensation Rate Upheld. Compensation for acquired lands was upheld as just and proper based on their potential for development....

This case involved three special leave petitions concerning land acquisition proceedings related to compensation rates for acquired lands in Andhra Pradesh. The petitions were filed by claimants/landh...

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Supreme Court Restores Writ Petition for Medical Officer Selection Due to Lack of Notice on Consequential Directions. The court found that the appellant was not informed of the consequences of dismissing the writ petition, violating principles of natural justice....

The dispute arose from the appellant's application for the post of Medical Officer after being re-enrolled with the Board of Indian Medicine, Uttar Pradesh. Initially enrolled on 23.7.2003, the appell...

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Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal's Order on Customs Valuation in Alcohol Import Case — Adjustments Required for Duty Calculation....

The case involved two appeals under Section 130E of the Customs Act, 1962 concerning the valuation of imported Concentrate of Alcoholic Beverages (CAB) by Pernod Ricard India (formerly Seagrams India ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Civil Procedure Case — Trial Court's Refusal to Accept Written Statement Overturned. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a liberal approach in cases involving close relatives and set aside the High Court's order, directing the trial court to complete the trial within six months....

The dispute arose from a civil appeal challenging the dismissal of a writ petition by the Bombay High Court, which upheld the trial court's refusal to accept a written statement filed by the appellant...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Acquittal in Murder Case — Reinstates Conviction of Husband for Murder of Wife. The High Court's rejection of the dying declaration was found to be erroneous as it did not provide sufficient reasons for discarding the evidence presented by the trial court....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Tamil Nadu against the acquittal of the accused, who was found guilty of murdering his wife, Kamalam, by setting her on fire. The trial court had convicted ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Corruption Offences — Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Established. The court confirmed that the evidence presented sufficiently established the appellant's guilt under both Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

The appeal challenged the conviction of the appellant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, following a judgment by the Bombay High Court. The appellant, a Minimum Wages Inspector, was accused...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against High Court's Approval of Lecturer's Appointment — Upholds Single Post Principle. The court confirmed that isolated posts cannot be reserved under Article 16(4) of the Constitution....

The dispute arose from the appointment of K. Govindappa as a Lecturer in History at an aided private college managed by the Vinayaka Rural Education Society. The Government of Karnataka refused to app...

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Supreme Court Upholds Injunction in Property Dispute — Directs Trial Court to Expedite Hearing. The court emphasized the need for a timely resolution of the property dispute while maintaining the status-quo order....

The case involved a property dispute between the appellant, claiming rights as the widow of J.K. Narayana Swamy, and the respondents, who claimed to be assignees of the property through a will execute...

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Supreme Court Remits Matter for Fresh Consideration on Electricity Duty Classification Due to Inadequate Legal Analysis. Classification of Processing Plants as 'Mines' Under M.P. Electricity Duty Act, 1949, Found Lacking in Clarity and Justification....

The dispute arose between a government company engaged in copper mining and the State of Madhya Pradesh regarding the classification of its processing plants for electricity duty under the M.P. Electr...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Murder Conviction — Upholds Life Sentence. The court affirmed that a single credible witness can suffice for conviction under Section 302 of IPC, despite minor contradictions....

The appeal challenged the judgment of the Bombay High Court which dismissed three appeals from the appellant and two co-accused, who were convicted for murder under Sections 302 and 149 of the Indian ...