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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Tax Assessment on Silver Bullion Due to Clear Legislative Intent. The Court found that the reduced sales tax rate was explicitly limited to gold bullion and specie, not extending to silver....

The case involved an appeal by a dealer in silver bullion against a tax assessment made under the Andhra Pradesh General Sales Tax Act, 1957. The appellant had filed a return showing a turnover of Rs....

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Supreme Court Upholds Employer's Exclusion of Leave Encashment from Basic Wages under EPF Act. The court ruled that leave encashment does not constitute basic wages as it is not universally paid to all employees, aligning with established legal principles....

The case involved a dispute regarding whether the amount received by employees for encashing earned leave should be considered part of 'basic wages' under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellan...

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Supreme Court Transfers Criminal Case for Fair Trial Due to Concerns Over Witness Coercion. The court emphasized the necessity of a fair trial and the role of the judiciary in ensuring justice, leading to the transfer of the case to another jurisdiction....

The case involved a transfer petition filed by Himanshu Singh Sabharwal, the son of late Prof. H.S. Sabharwal, who was allegedly murdered following a college election dispute. The petitioner claimed t...

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Supreme Court Quashes Pending Criminal Cases Following Compromise Between Parties. The court recognized the parties' agreement to withdraw their cases and quashed all pending matters under Article 142 of the Constitution....

The Transfer Petition was filed by Afroz Jahan, seeking the transfer of several criminal cases pending in Bihar to Chandigarh. The petition arose from disputes between the parties, which included comp...

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Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Penalty Under Central Excise Act for Tax Evasion. Legislative Intent Clarified as No Discretion Permitted in Imposing Penalties Under Section 11AC....

The judgment arose from a series of civil appeals concerning the interpretation of Section 11AC of the Central Excise Act, 1944, which mandates penalties for tax evasion. The Union of India and other ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Labour Dispute Case Due to Non-Compliance with Termination Provisions. Termination Found Invalid as Management Failed to Produce Duty Roster, Violating Section 25F of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947....

The dispute arose between the State of Haryana and a workman, Madan Lal, regarding the termination of his services as a Chowkidar in the Department of District Food and Supplies Controller, Fatehabad....

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Supreme Court Upholds Employee's Promotion in Employment Dispute Due to Unjust Withdrawal. Promotion Right Affirmed Under Employment Policy Following Completion of Punishment Period....

The dispute arose from the withdrawal of the appellant's promotion to Senior Check Flight Purser by Air India. The appellant filed a Writ Petition in the Bombay High Court challenging this action, whi...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Mandamus for Appointment of Motor Vehicle Inspector Due to Lapse of Selection List. Writ Issued After Selection List Expired Found Invalid, Resulting in Reversal of Lower Court Orders....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Assam against a writ of mandamus issued by a single judge directing the appointment of the respondent as a Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI). The selection list...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Entry Tax Levy by Cantonment Board — Authority Lacking Under Applicable Law. The court found that the Cantonment Board lacked the authority to levy entry tax on vehicles as municipalities in Bihar were not granted such powers under the applicable legislation....

The appeal was directed against a judgment from the High Court of Jharkhand regarding the authority of the Ramgarh Cantonment Board to levy an entry tax on vehicles. The Cantonment Board, constituted ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Challenge Against High Court's Order for Special Investigation — Jurisdictional Overreach Found. The High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by ordering a Special Investigation Team based on vague allegations without establishing a prima facie case....

The dispute arose from an appeal by Divine Retreat Centre challenging a High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team to investigate allegations against the Centre. The case originated f...