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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Murder Case, Acquits Accused Due to Insufficient Evidence. The prosecution failed to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence linking the appellant to the crime, leading to the conclusion that the appellant was entitled to the benefit of doubt....

The case involved the conviction of an engineer for the murder of his wife and adopted daughter. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment based on circumstantial evidence, including the behavi...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Criminal Procedure Case — Jurisdictional Errors Identified. The court found that the delay in filing the complaint was not condoned and that necessary sanction for prosecution was not obtained....

The case involved an appeal by a Commandant of 48 BRTF (GREF) against a judgment of the Gauhati High Court which dismissed his application to quash proceedings for alleged offences under Sections 166 ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Land Acquisition in Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board Act Case — No Malafides Found....

The appeal arose from a land acquisition notification issued by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board under the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board Act, 1966. The Board proposed to a...

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Supreme Court Modifies High Court Order on Retirement Benefits Due to Ongoing Disciplinary Proceedings. Respondent Entitled to Provisional Pension and Provident Fund, Other Benefits Deferred Pending Inquiry....

The case involved an appeal by B.S.N.L. against a decision of the Allahabad High Court regarding the retirement benefits of Rajesh Kumar Saxena, who had been suspended under allegations of misconduct....

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Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Against Manufacturer in Drug Quality Case Due to Deprivation of Right to Re-Test Sample. Appellants were denied the opportunity to contest the Government Analyst's report as the fourth sample was not sent for re-testing, violating their rights under Sections 25(3) and 25(4) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940....

The case involved an appeal by M/s. Medicamen Biotech Ltd. against proceedings initiated by a Drug Inspector for alleged non-conformance of their drug, Enalapril Maleate tablets, to prescribed standar...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Arbitrator in Electricity Dispute — Clarifies Jurisdictional Authority. The Electricity Act, 2003 provides specific provisions for adjudicating disputes between licensees and generating companies, thus overriding general provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....

The dispute arose from a power purchase agreement between Gujarat Urja Vikash Nigam Ltd and Essar Power Ltd, concerning the allocation of electricity. The appellant, Gujarat Urja Vikash Nigam Ltd, eng...

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Supreme Court Allows Appellant in Property Dispute Case — Restores Trial Court's Judgment. The appellate courts erred in determining ownership against the plaintiff-appellant when the State Government did not appeal the trial court's favorable judgment....

The dispute arose over the ownership of a property claimed by the Chokalingaswami Idol, represented by R.N. Pillai, against Gnanapragasam and others. The idol was installed in 1872 by Mirasu Nainar Pi...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Arbitration Matter — Upholds High Court's Remittance to Arbitrator. The High Court found that the arbitrator ignored vital documents, leading to a remittance for fresh decision under Section 30 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....

The case involved appeals by M/s. P.R. Catering Co. against the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. regarding an arbitration award. The ONGC had invited tenders for catering services, and the appella...

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail Granted in Murder Case Due to Lack of Reasoning. High Court's Order Found to be Unsustainable as it Failed to Consider Relevant Factors....

The case involved an appeal against a bail order granted by the Allahabad High Court to the respondent, who was convicted for murder under Section 302 and Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. T...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Regarding Interpretation of State Financial Corporations Act, 1951 — No Right to Proceed Against Guarantors Under Section 29....

The dispute arose from the interpretation of Sections 29 and 31 of the State Financial Corporations Act, 1951, concerning the rights of the Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC) to recover dues...