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Supreme Court Restores Pay Scales for University Employees — Upholds Rights Under Constitutional Provisions. The court found that the University of Mysore's failure to extend revised pay scales constituted discrimination, violating Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution....

This case involved a series of appeals concerning the non-implementation of revised pay scales for non-teaching staff at the University of Mysore. The appellants, holding non-teaching positions, conte...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Impleadment of Accused in Dowry Death Case. The court affirmed the High Court's order to summon the appellant under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, emphasizing the need for compelling reasons for such actions....

The case involved an appeal by Lok Ram against an order of the Rajasthan High Court that directed the trial court to summon him as an accused in a dowry death case. The background of the case included...

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Supreme Court Allows Bank's Appeal in Guarantee Suit — Suit Not Barred by Limitation. The court held that the limitation period for enforcing a continuing guarantee begins only upon demand for payment being made and refused....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by a bank against its guarantors for recovery of dues owed by a company. The bank had extended various credit facilities to Gadag Forge Fits (India) Pvt. Ltd., with...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Customs Duty Exemption Case — Clarifies Definition of 'Sheets' in Exemption Notification....

The case involved an appeal by a partnership firm engaged in importing leather footwear materials against the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai regarding the interpretation of an exemption notification...

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Supreme Court Partly Allows State's Appeal in Land Ownership Dispute — Confirms High Court's Dismissal of Additional Evidence Applications. The State of Gujarat failed to establish ownership over the disputed lands, leading to the dismissal of its suit....

The dispute involved the ownership of lands claimed by the State of Gujarat and the respondents, who asserted their rights over 138 Vighas 19 Vasas of land. The State contended that it had acquired a ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Environmental Regulations in Wildlife Sanctuary Case — Emphasizes Sustainable Development. The court affirmed the validity of the notification under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, aimed at preserving Kolleru Lake's ecosystem while balancing the rights of local fishermen....

The case involved a writ petition concerning the validity of recommendations made by the Central Empowered Committee regarding the Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh. The petitioner challeng...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Authority in Public Employment Regulations — Emphasizes Constitutional Compliance....

The case involved appeals concerning the regularization of temporary and daily wage employees in the State of Karnataka. The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional framework governing public emplo...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Government Employee in Corruption Case — Acquittal in Criminal Proceedings Overrules Departmental Dismissal....

The case involved an appeal by a government employee against his dismissal from service based on allegations of corruption. The appellant, who joined the service in 1953, was accused of having assets ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Partition Suit — Clarifies Devolution of Tavazhi Properties. The court held that the properties devolved upon the surviving male members as co-owners after the last female member's death, emphasizing that the rule of survivorship does not apply in such circumstances....

The appeal arose from a partition suit concerning Tavazhi properties following the death of the last female member. The appellant, T. Madhava Kurup, contested the High Court's ruling that the properti...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals Regarding Indira Vikas Patras with Directions on Refunds. The court clarified that lost Indira Vikas Patras cannot be replaced under Rule 7(2) of the Indira Vikas Patra Rules, 1986....

The case involved appeals concerning the Indira Vikas Patras (IVPs) purchased by the respondents, who claimed maturity value after losing the certificates. The respondents had approached the post offi...