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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Government Procurement Dispute — Promissory Estoppel Not Applicable. The court found that the principles of promissory estoppel were not applicable as the respondent failed to establish a clear promise by the government to purchase the books....

The dispute arose from a writ petition filed by a publisher claiming that the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh had promised to purchase 500 sets of 'North Eastern Region Local Acts and Rules'. Th...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal for Appointment of Arbitrator Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court determined that the absence of an existing arbitration tribunal necessitated the High Court's intervention to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11....

The case involved an appeal against an order of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa, which rejected an application for the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration an...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal for Condonation of Delay in Filing Written Statement. The court found that the provisions under Order 8 Rule 1 of the CPC are directory, allowing for condonation of delay in exceptional circumstances....

The case involved an appeal against a High Court order that dismissed a writ petition for condoning a 35-day delay in filing a written statement in a partition suit. The appellant, Zolba, was the defe...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellants' Challenge in Pension Dispute Case — Clarifies Pensionary Benefits for Absorbed Employees....

The case involved a dispute regarding pensionary benefits for retired employees of the Overseas Communication Service (OCS) who were absorbed into Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) following its est...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Writ Application Case — High Court's Order Set Aside. The Supreme Court found that the High Court erred in allowing the writ application without giving the appellants an opportunity to file a return, violating principles of natural justice....

The dispute arose from a writ application filed by Bharat Singh Bhati and others before the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, seeking relief for payment of minimum pay-scale from their initial appointment...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. Prosecution Failed to Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 302, 147, 148, 149 of IPC....

The case involved an appeal against the convictions of Anil Kumar @ Pintu and Nazir under Section 302/149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for murder, along with other charges. The Trial Court had sent...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Customs Act Case Due to Lack of Merit. High Court's Refusal to Quash Proceedings Upheld as Allegations Disclose Prima Facie Offence Under Section 135....

The case involved an appeal against a judgment of the Delhi High Court which dismissed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, filed by the appellant and others. The ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Medical Reimbursement Claims of Government Employees — Clarifies Rules and Rights. The court emphasized the fundamental right to medical aid and the obligation of the State to provide health services under Article 21....

The case involved appeals concerning the interpretation and application of Medical Benefit Rules in Karnataka and Rajasthan. The respondents, government employees, sought reimbursement for medical exp...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Mini Hydro Power Project Due to Jurisdictional Bar. Writ Petition Not Maintainable as Water Dispute Already Pending Before Tribunal Under Section 11 of Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956....

The writ petition was filed by the petitioners as pro-bono publico under Article 32 of the Constitution, seeking to restrain the State of Karnataka and Sree Swarna Energy Limited from constructing a M...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petition in Disciplinary Action Case — Upholds Findings of Misconduct. The court affirmed the disciplinary authority's decision based on the enquiry report, establishing the appellant's involvement in the shortages....

The dispute arose from disciplinary proceedings against an Assistant Grade-III employee of the Food Corporation of India, Nahar Singh, following the discovery of shortages in a food storage depot. Dur...