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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Scheduled Tribe Status Due to Lack of Disability. The court ruled that the offspring of a tribal woman married to a non-tribal man cannot claim Scheduled Tribe status as they do not suffer the disabilities associated with the tribe....

The dispute arose from the appellant's claim to Scheduled Tribe status based on his mother's tribal affiliation. The appellant, Anjan Kumar, was born to a tribal mother and a non-tribal father, and he...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Murder Case Due to Credible Eyewitness Testimony. Acquittal by High Court Found Erroneous as Eyewitnesses' Accounts Were Corroborated and Reliable....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Andhra Pradesh against the acquittal of several accused charged with murder under Sections 148 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The trial court had c...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Tenant Dispute Case — Orders Restoration of Possession to Defendants. The court found that the plaintiff failed to establish his tenancy rights and possession, leading to the setting aside of the interim mandatory injunction....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by the plaintiff for a declaration of his status as a tenant and for an injunction against the defendants, who were the owners of the property. The plaintiff claime...

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Supreme Court Allows Appellants in Land Reforms Case — Compensation for Fruit Bearing Trees Determined. The court clarified that compensation for fruit bearing trees must be calculated for the remaining productive years, not limited to one year....

The case involved appeals against an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court regarding compensation for fruit bearing trees on land surrendered under the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricul...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Retrospective Modification of Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme — Upholds Government's Authority....

The dispute arose from the retrospective modification of the Retention Price Scheme, a subsidy scheme for fertilizer manufacturers, by the Government of India. The appellants, Duncan Industries Ltd. a...

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Supreme Court Allows Financier in Hire Purchase Agreement Dispute — Clarifies Repossession Rights. Court emphasized that repossession is lawful under the agreement terms in case of default....

The dispute arose from a hire purchase agreement between the financier and the hirer concerning a truck. The financier alleged that the hirer defaulted on payments, leading to the repossession of the ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appellant in Customs Duty Case — No Valid Claim for Abatement. The appellant failed to demonstrate entitlement to abatement of customs duty under Section 22 of the Customs Act, 1962, as no claim was made to the Assistant Commissioner....

The case involved an appeal by M/s. Udayani Ship Breakers Ltd against a decision by the Customs Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal regarding customs duty abatement. The appellant sought abat...

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Supreme Court Remits Matter for Decision on Merits in Industrial Disputes Case — High Court's Dismissal Found Erroneous. The Supreme Court determined that the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was based on an incorrect assessment of the delay in filing....

The case involved an appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition by the Allahabad High Court, which had ruled that the petition was belated and dismissed it on the grounds of laches. The appellant...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Indore Development Authority's Decision — No Legal Right Established. Denial of benefits upheld as appellant failed to meet ownership requirements under the Circular....

The dispute arose between a housing cooperative society and the Indore Development Authority regarding the entitlement to benefits under a Circular dated 31.1.1986. The appellant, a cooperative societ...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Judgment in Specific Performance Case — High Court Erred in Overturning Findings of Fact....

The appeal arose from a judgment of the Karnataka High Court that allowed a second appeal for specific performance of a sale agreement. The plaintiff claimed to have entered into an agreement of sale ...