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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Land Dispute Case — No Valid Claim for Restoration of Possession. Citing res judicata and unreasonable delay, the court upheld previous findings regarding lawful possession....

The case involved a dispute over land ownership and possession between the appellant and the private respondents in the context of the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act, 1908. The appellant claimed to be the h...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Land Grabbing Case Upholding Special Court's Findings. The court confirmed that the appellants were land grabbers based on substantial evidence presented....

The case involved appeals against a judgment from the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, which dismissed writ petitions filed by the appellants, K. Sharada Bai and another, challenging the findings of a Sp...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Finding on Family Property in Partition Dispute Due to Procedural Errors. High Court's Allowance of Second Appeal Without Framing Substantial Question of Law Violated Section 100 of CPC....

The appeal arose from a partition dispute among brothers regarding certain agricultural lands. The appellant claimed exclusive possession and occupancy rights under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 197...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Unlawful Conditions on Mineral Licences — Discriminatory Restrictions Found Invalid. The court determined that the state government lacked authority under the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, to impose conditions on the sale of minor minerals after excavation....

The appeal arose from a challenge to an order by the Kerala High Court regarding the renewal of mineral licences held by the appellants, who were engaged in the business of limeshell. The appellants h...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Kidnapping for Ransom — Conviction affirmed based on established evidence and legal provisions....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping a minor for ransom under Section 364A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 29.5.1996 when Amit Ku...

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Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Company's Denial of Claim Due to Invalid Driving License — Claim Rejected on Grounds of License Validity....

The dispute arose from a claim made by the complainant, who owned a Mini Bus that met with an accident while insured by Oriental Insurance Co. Limited. The complainant alleged that the insurance compa...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Passport Retention — Upholds Right to Travel. The court ruled that the retention of a passport must comply with the Passports Act, 1967, and cannot be done by the C.B.I. without following due process....

The case involved an appeal by an individual against the retention of his passport by the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.). The appellant, a non-resident Indian, had his passport seized during...

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Supreme Court Remits Matter to Tribunal for Fresh Consideration in Income Tax Dispute Due to Lack of Basic Facts. Essential Evidence Regarding Possession and Transfer of Plots Not Provided....

The case involved an appeal concerning the assessment of capital gains tax on an agreement to sell land. The petitioner, Ajay Kumar Shah Jagati, entered into an agreement to sell 7000 sq.ms. of land t...

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Supreme Court Disposes Appeal Regarding Appointment Dispute in Educational Institution. The court directed the trial court to resolve the appointment issue expeditiously under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908....

The case involved an appeal by Kalawati Gupta and others against the Committee of Management, Balika Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidayalaya concerning the appointment of the appellants. The dispute originated...

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Supreme Court Addresses Removal of Governors Under Article 156 — Court establishes that removal must adhere to constitutional norms and is subject to judicial review....

The writ petition was filed as a public interest litigation concerning the removal of Governors from four states by the President of India on July 2, 2004. The petitioner sought directions for the pro...