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Supreme Court Sets Aside Tax Liability on Commission Agents in Trade Tax Act Case — Circular Invalidated. Circular Invalidated as it Improperly Created Tax Liability Without Statutory Backing....

The case involved appeals against a judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which held that the appellants, commission agents selling timber, were liable to pay tax as 'manufacturers' under the Uttar Pr...

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Supreme Court Remands Appeals for Fresh Decision on Cotton Waste Duty Issue Due to Need for Reconsideration of Manufacturing Definition. The court found that the question of whether cotton waste is dutiable as a manufactured product requires fresh examination in light of established precedents....

The case involved an appeal by a 100% export-oriented unit engaged in manufacturing cotton yarn against a decision by the Customs, Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal. The appellant contended...

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Supreme Court Directs Police Reforms for Accountability and Independence — Urgent need for police reforms recognized to ensure accountability and independence....

The case involved a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, seeking directions for police reforms in light of the National Police Commission's recommendations. The petitione...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Teachers Against Private School Management — No Statutory Basis for Salary Claims. Citing absence of statutory provisions, the court ruled that private educational institutions are not bound to implement pay commission recommendations....

The dispute arose between teachers of a recognized private school in West Bengal and the school management regarding the implementation of the Third Pay Commission's recommendations for salary adjustm...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Employees for Absorption in State Electricity Board — No Statutory or Contractual Obligation Established....

The dispute arose from the challenge by employees of a co-operative society, Futwah Phulwarisharif Gramya Vidyut Sahakari Samiti Ltd., against the dismissal of their appeals for absorption into the Bi...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Conviction for Murder — Common Intention Established. The court found that the appellant's actions facilitated the murder, justifying the conviction under Section 34 IPC....

The case involved an appeal by Kishore Eknath Nikam against a conviction for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on April 11, 1998, when the d...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Increment for Teachers in Haryana — Clarifies Policy on Pay Scale Adjustments....

The case involved a dispute between the State of Haryana and certain teachers regarding their entitlement to an increment under Rule 4.4 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules after being promoted to the ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Employee for Misconduct in Transport Corporation Case. The court found that leniency in punishment for serious misconduct undermines public trust and integrity....

The case involved an appeal by the U.P. State Road Transport Corporation against a decision by the learned Single Judge of the Uttaranchal High Court, which had reduced the punishment of an employee, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Specific Performance Case with Directions for Compensation. The court affirmed the lower courts' decree for specific performance while directing the respondent to compensate the appellant for the delay in execution....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by the respondent for specific performance of a contract against the appellant, who was the unsuccessful defendant. The respondent had entered into agreements for t...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Employment Termination Case — Upholds Temporary Appointment Principle. The court ruled that temporary appointments end by efflux of time, and individuals cannot claim rights to continue beyond their appointment terms....

The case involved appeals filed by Vidyavardhaka Sangha against the judgments of the High Court of Karnataka regarding the termination of temporary employees, Y.D. Deshpande and S.K. Joshi. The respon...