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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Acceptance of Written Statement Beyond Stipulated Time. The court held that the provisions of Order VIII Rule 1 CPC are directory, allowing for judicial discretion in exceptional cases....

The case involved an appeal against an order of the Patna High Court regarding the acceptance of a written statement filed beyond the stipulated time under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Proce...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Ex-Parte Decrees Against Finance Company — Grants Opportunity to Contest on Merits. The court found that the Special Court's rejection of the application for setting aside the ex-parte decree was too rigid, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing....

The dispute arose from two ex-parte decrees passed by the Special Court against Srei International Finance Ltd. for recovery of amounts due to Fairgrowth Financial Services Ltd. The decrees were issue...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Right to Arbitration under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Clarifies Judicial Authority's Role in Validity Determination. The court emphasized that the judicial authority must examine the validity of the arbitration agreement before making a referral to arbitration under Section 45....

The dispute arose between two parties regarding the interpretation of Section 45 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., and the respondent, M/s. Ak...

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Supreme Court Expunges Remarks Against Judicial Officer in NDPS Act Case — Upholds Judicial Independence. Remarks found uncalled for and unwarranted....

The case involved an appeal by a judicial officer against remarks made by a single Judge of the High Court of Calcutta regarding his handling of a bail application under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychot...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside MRTP Commission Order in Compensation Case Due to Lack of Proof of Actual Loss. The court found that the respondent failed to establish actual loss or injury necessary for invoking unfair trade practice provisions under the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1960....

The appeal was filed against the order of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission which had directed the appellant to refund a sum along with interest and compensation to the respond...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in Construction Dispute — Reduces Interest Rate. The court found that the High Court erred in setting aside the arbitrator's awards for lack of reasons, as the old Arbitration Act does not mandate such a requirement....

The case involved an appeal by Rajendra Construction Company against the Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority regarding arbitration awards related to construction contracts. The appellant,...

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Supreme Court Upholds Educational Rights in Landmark Judgment — Clarifies Minority Institutions' Rights. The Court affirmed that minority institutions have the right to establish and administer educational institutions under Article 30, while also allowing for reasonable state regulation....

The Supreme Court addressed the rights of minority educational institutions in a significant judgment that clarified the extent of state regulation permissible under the Constitution. The case arose f...

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Supreme Court Allows Visually Impaired Candidate to Compete for Probationary Officer Post — Upholds Right to Equality in Employment....

The case involved a writ petition filed by a visually impaired lady seeking to challenge the rejection of her application for the post of Probationary Officer in Indian Overseas Banks. The petitioner ...

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Supreme Court Modifies Maintenance Order in Family Dispute Case — Adjusts Allowances for Wife and Sons....

The case involved a dispute over maintenance allowances following a divorce petition filed by the respondent against the appellant, his wife. The couple married on 26.02.1982 and had two sons, Saurav ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Industrial Disputes Act Case — Directs Reference to Tribunal for Adjudication....

The dispute arose between Hindustan Steel Works Construction Ltd. and its employees regarding the withdrawal of construction allowance. The employer had been paying this allowance since 1979 for emplo...