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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Employment Matter — Policy Decision on Group D Posts Affirmed. The Supreme Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal and High Court erred in directing compassionate appointment against a policy decision prohibiting such appointments....

The case involved an appeal by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan against a decision by the Rajasthan High Court that upheld a Central Administrative Tribunal order directing the Sangathan to consider a com...

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Supreme Court Remits Employment Dispute to High Court for Fresh Consideration — Need for Clarity on Contractual Relationship. The Supreme Court found that the High Court did not adequately address the existence of the contract with the security agency, necessitating a remand for further examination....

The dispute arose from the termination of services of a workman, Brijbhushan Yadav, who was employed as a security guard by the Telecom Department. The workman claimed reinstatement with back-wages af...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Municipal Corporation's Appeals on Octroi Duty Dispute — Court Upholds Classification of Goods as Ferrous. The Company was found liable to pay octroi at 0.5% under Item No. 71, confirming previous judgments and expert testimony....

The Municipal Corporation of City of Thane filed appeals against M/s Vidyut Metallics Ltd. regarding the payment of octroi duty. The dispute arose when the Company, which had been paying octroi at the...

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Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in Dowry Death Case — Reduces Sentence to Seven Years. The prosecution established that the accused harassed the deceased for dowry and ultimately caused her death by strangulation, leading to a conviction under Section 304B IPC....

The case involved an appeal by Vanga Sriniwas against the judgment of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which reversed his acquittal and convicted him for the murder of his wife, Vanga Vimala, under Sect...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Arbitration Case Due to Lack of Merit on Force Majeure. The Court found that the ban on rapeseed oil did not restrict its manufacture, thus the force majeure clause was inapplicable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....

The appeal was directed against a judgment of the Delhi High Court concerning an arbitration award related to a contract for the supply of oil. The appellant, Markfed Vanaspati & Allied Industries, ha...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Rape Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence. The court found significant discrepancies in the prosecutrix's testimony and insufficient corroborative evidence to support the charges under IPC....

The case involved an appeal by the accused, Radhu, against the conviction and sentencing by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh for offences under sections 376, 323, and 342/34 of the Indian Penal Code, ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Women Candidates in Judicial Service with Modified Seniority. The court found the 20 percent reservation for women candidates invalid but ensured their appointments remained intact while adjusting their seniority....

The dispute arose from the appointment process for the posts of Civil Judge (Jr. Division) conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, which included a 20 percent reservation for women c...

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Supreme Court Dismisses University Appeal Against High Court Ruling on Employment Termination. Court Upheld Findings of Invalid Removal Due to Lack of Inquiry Under Service Rules....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by Ajit Singh Nandal against M.D. University, Rohtak, seeking a declaration that a notification declaring his post vacant was illegal. The trial court dismissed the...

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Supreme Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Tax Liability Dispute Under Arbitration Act. Court Holds Arbitration Agreement Remains Valid Despite Contract Completion and Claim Not Barred by Limitation....

This case involved a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed by DHV BV against Tahal Consulting Engineers Ltd. and the Water Resources Organisation, PWD, Gove...

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Supreme Court Grants Permission for Dismantling of Ship at Alang, Gujarat — Compliance with Environmental Norms Ensured. Ship 'Blue Lady' Approved for Dismantling Following TEC Recommendations on Safety and Health Regulations....

The case involved a writ petition concerning the dismantling of the ship 'Blue Lady' at Alang, Gujarat. The petitioner, Research Foundation for Science Technology and Natural Resource Policy, sought t...