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Supreme Court Upholds Promotees' Claims for Seniority in Public Works Department Due to Ad Hoc Promotions. Court Clarifies that Seniority Must Be Determined from the Date of Substantive Appointment, Not Ad Hoc Promotions....

The dispute arose from the promotion of Assistant Engineers in the Public Works Department of Manipur, where both promotees and direct recruits contested their seniority. The appellants, who were prom...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Murder Case While Allowing One Appeal Due to Benefit of Doubt. Conviction upheld based on credible eyewitness testimony despite absence of weapon recovery....

The case involved the conviction of several appellants for the murder of two individuals, Jharmal and Juhru, and the assault of Mubin on October 26, 1991. The incident occurred at night, and the FIR w...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal on Compensation Calculation in Motor Vehicle Accident Case — Clarifies Definition of Income for Just Compensation. The court held that the term 'income' must be broadly interpreted to include various benefits and allowances that contribute to the family's financial support....

The case involved an appeal by the National Insurance Company Ltd. regarding the calculation of compensation for the death of R.K. Srivastava in a motor vehicle accident. The deceased was employed at ...

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Supreme Court Quashes Complaint Under Negotiable Instruments Act Due to Limitation Issues. Amendment to Section 142(b) Not Retrospective, Complaint Filed Prior to Amendment Barred by Limitation....

The dispute arose from a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, concerning a dishonoured cheque issued by the appellant. The cheque was issued on 31.3.1998 and was ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Respondent's Possession Rights Under Land Reforms Act Due to Validity of Surrender Challenge. Court Remitted Matter for Further Consideration of Section 10(5)(a)(ii) Applicability....

The appeal arose from a dismissal of a Civil Revision Petition by the Andhra Pradesh High Court concerning the surrender of land under the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appeal in Industrial Disputes Act Case — Closure of Sales Office Justifies Compensation Over Reinstatement. Citing the closure of the establishment, the court ruled that the workmen were entitled only to compensation under Section 25FFF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947....

The case involved an appeal concerning the reinstatement of workmen after the closure of a sales office operated by the appellant. The respondents were employed at the sales office, which was closed, ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Tax Department's View on Section 80HHC Deduction in Income Tax Matters — Clarifies Apportionment Rules....

The case involved a dispute regarding the timing of the Section 80HHC deduction under the Income Tax Act, 1961, specifically whether it should be applied before or after the 60:40 apportionment mandat...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Motor Vehicle Accident Case with Directions for Compensation Payment. The court determined that the insurance company must indemnify the insured despite policy cancellation due to cheque dishonour, emphasizing public interest....

The case involved an appeal against a judgment of the High Court of Karnataka which had overturned an award of compensation granted by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The appellants, whose daught...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Department's Appeal on Loading Charges in Central Excise Case. The court upheld the Tribunal's ruling that loading charges should be treated as cum-duty price, allowing for abatement under Section 4(4)(d)(ii) of the Central Excise Act, 1944....

The case involved a dispute between the Commissioner of Central Excise, Chandigarh and M/s Supreme Fabrics Ltd. regarding the treatment of loading charges for central excise duty purposes. The assesse...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Electricity Board Regarding Service Tax Liability — Clarifies Responsibility for Interest Payment. Citing contractual obligations, the court held that the service recipient is liable for both service tax and interest under the Finance Act, 1994....

The dispute arose between the Kerala State Electricity Board (appellant) and the Commissioner of Central Excise, Thiruvananthapuram (respondent) regarding the liability to pay service tax and interest...