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Supreme Court Allows Bank in Partition Suit — Confirms Sale of Property at Enhanced Price. The court restored the earlier confirmation of sale in favor of the plaintiff bank, emphasizing the importance of finality in judicial orders and equity in partition matters under the Partition Act, 1908....

The case involved a partition suit concerning property held by multiple sharers, with the Punjab National Bank as the plaintiff. The bank held 66.94% of the shares, while other defendants held the rem...

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Supreme Court Allows Appellant in Bank Guarantee Dispute Due to Unconditional Nature of Guarantee. Court Clarifies that Invocation of Bank Guarantee is Independent of Underlying Disputes....

The dispute arose between two co-operative societies regarding the commissioning of a sugar plant. The appellant, Mahatma Gandhi Sahakra Sakkare Karkhane, had engaged the respondent, National Heavy En...

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Supreme Court Allows Amendment of Written Statement in Banking Dispute — Upholds Right to Amend Pleadings. The court found that delay in filing an amendment application is not a valid reason for rejection, and relevant evidence should not be dismissed solely for lack of admissions....

The dispute arose from a banking transaction involving Andhra Bank and ABN Amro Bank N.V., where the latter sought recovery of Rs.15,66,66,591/- for failure to deliver certain bonds. The suit was init...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Casual Labourers' Regularization Due to Misinterpretation of Employment Criteria. The Court Clarified that Temporary Status Under the Scheme Requires Employment on the Commencement Date and Completion of Continuous Service....

The case involved an appeal against the order of the Uttranchal High Court regarding the regularization of casual labourers employed by the Controller of Defence Accounts. The respondents, who had wor...

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Supreme Court Upholds Claimant's Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accident Case — Adjusts Multiplier Based on Deceased's Age. The court determined that the multiplier for calculating compensation should be based on the age of the deceased rather than the claimants....

The case involved an appeal by New India Assurance Company Ltd against a judgment of the Uttranchal High Court, which dismissed their appeal regarding a compensation award made by the Motor Accidents ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court's Order on Written Statement Filing Timelines — Emphasizes Legislative Intent to Curtail Delays. Citing the necessity of adhering to the time limits for filing written statements as prescribed by the amended provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908....

The case involved an appeal against a High Court decision that set aside the trial court's acceptance of a written statement filed by the defendants. The Supreme Court examined the legislative amendme...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Arbitration Dispute Over Mining Contract. The court upheld the need for interim measures to protect the subject matter of arbitration while allowing O.M.M. to continue mining operations....

The dispute arose between two companies regarding a mining contract for manganese ore. Adhunik Steels Ltd. (the petitioner) entered into a 10-year agreement with Orissa Manganese and Minerals Pvt. Ltd...

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Supreme Court Upholds Convictions in IPC Violations — Sentences Modified for One Accused. The High Court's conviction of several accused was based on credible eyewitness testimony and medical evidence, while one accused's sentence was reduced to the time already served....

The case involved seventeen accused persons charged with various offences under the Indian Penal Code, including murder and rioting. The Trial Court acquitted all accused, leading to an appeal by the ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Activities of Social Organizations Due to Lack of Maintainability. The petition was found to be motivated by personal grudge rather than genuine public interest, lacking evidence of fundamental rights infringement....

The writ petition was filed by the National Council for Civil Liberties against the Union of India and several other respondents, alleging violations of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Permanent Establishment and Transfer Pricing in International Taxation. The court clarified the criteria for establishing a Permanent Establishment under the DTAA and affirmed the applicability of the arm's length principle in determining income attributable to such establishments....

The case involved appeals concerning the interpretation of the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and the United States, specifically regarding the existence of a Permanent Establishm...