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Supreme Court Alters Conviction from Murder to Culpable Homicide in Land Dispute Case — Benefit of Doubt Given for Sudden Fight Without Premeditation. Appellants convicted under Section 302 IPC altered to Part I of Section 304 IPC as incident arose from sudden quarrel over agricultural land, with no evidence of premeditation or cruel conduct....

The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal of Devendra Kumar and three others against their conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Bahal. The incident occurred on 20 December 2002 near a ...

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Dispute on Compensation for Land and Improvements Settled by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court upholds the High Court’s ruling, denying additional compensation for awala trees and borewell, citing inadmissible evidence and improper use of review jurisdiction....

Acts and Sections Discussed: Land Acquisition Act, 1894: Section 4: Initiation of land acquisition. Section 18: Reference for enhanced compensation. Section 54: Appeal against award decision. ...

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"Landmark Judgment on Property Rights and Public Welfare in Mumbai" "Balancing property ownership with the collective good under India's constitutional framework."...

The Supreme Court examined whether Chapter VIII-A of the MHADA Act aligns with the principles of Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution, which aims to distribute material resources for the community...

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Minor with 75% Permanent Disability in Motor Accident Case. Notional Income Based on Skilled Workman Minimum Wages, Future Prospects Added, and Attendant Charges Awarded....

The appellant, a minor girl aged less than 12 years, suffered 75% permanent disability (severe hemiparesis in left upper and lower limbs) in a road accident on 13.04.2013. Her father filed a claim pet...

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Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 as Valid Regulatory Legislation. High Court erred in striking down entire Act; provisions conflicting with UGC Act are severable....

The Supreme Court considered appeals against the Allahabad High Court's judgment striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 as unconstitutional. The High Court had held that ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Electricity Dues Recovery Case — Limitation Under Section 56(2) of Electricity Act, 2003 Not Applicable to Pre-2003 Dues. The Court held that the two-year limitation period under Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 does not apply to arrears that accrued before the Act came into force, as the Act is not retrospective....

The case involves a dispute between the Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Limited (appellant), a state electricity distribution utility, and Bapuna Alcobrew Private Limited (responde...

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Supreme Court Grants Compensation to Airman for Vindictive Disciplinary Action Over Trivial Incident at Railway Crossing. The Court held that the officer's conduct was disproportionate and vindictive, and the Union of India must compensate the appellant with liberty to recover from the officer....

The appellant, S.P. Pandey, was an Airman in the Indian Air Force with unblemished service from 1997 to 2011. On 17 May 2010, while returning from duty, he overtook vehicles at a railway crossing and ...

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Supreme Court Allows Doctor and Hospital's Appeal in Ptosis Surgery Negligence Case — Deterioration Post-Surgery Not Proof of Medical Negligence. Mere Failure of Treatment Without Evidence of Breach of Duty Does Not Attract Liability Under Consumer Protection Act, 1986....

The case involves two cross-appeals arising from a common order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dated 24.08.2011. The complainants, father and son, alleged medical negli...

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Supreme Court Dismisses State's Appeal Against Acquittal in Murder Case Due to Unreliable Witness Testimony. High Court's Reversal of Conviction Based on Proper Appreciation of Evidence Not Found Perverse Under Section 302 IPC Read with Section 34 IPC....

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh against the High Court's judgment acquitting Ramjan Khan, Musaf Khan @ Musab Khan, and Habib Khan (respondents) of murder ch...

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"Supreme Court Clarifies Legislative Competence on Alcohol Regulation: Potable vs Industrial Alcohol" "A landmark judgment addressing the scope of State and Union powers on regulating alcohol under the Indian Constitution."...

The Supreme Court of India revisited the legislative competence concerning the regulation of alcohol under the Constitution. The court examined whether the term "intoxicating liquor" under Entry 8 of ...