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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Corruption Case — Validity of Sanction Affirmed. C.S. Krishnamurthy's appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the validity of the sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947....

The case arose from an appeal against a decision by the High Court of Karnataka, which set aside an acquittal of the accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The appellant, C.S. Krishnamu...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Arbitration Dispute — Jurisdictional Issues Resolved. The High Court's injunction was set aside as the plaintiff had accepted the arbitration process and the contract specified Bombay as the jurisdiction....

The dispute arose from an appeal by Shree Subhlaxmi Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. against a judgment of the Calcutta High Court that granted an injunction against arbitration proceedings initiated by the appellan...

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Supreme Court Allows Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Compensation Case — Adjusts Compensation Amount. The court revised the compensation amount based on the appropriate multiplier and considerations for personal expenditure deductions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The dispute arose from an automobile accident that occurred on 14.12.1997, where the claimant sustained injuries while riding as a pillion on a motorcycle. The claimant sought compensation of Rs. 9,00...

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Supreme Court Upholds Accused's Age Determination Under Juvenile Justice Act — Clarifies Applicability of 2000 Act....

The case involved an appeal concerning the age determination of an accused under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. The respondent, who was accused of serious offences, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses State's Appeals Against Arbitration Award Due to Lack of Valid Objections. State's Participation in Proceedings Estopped It from Contesting Arbitrator's Competence....

The dispute arose from an arbitration award dated 29.9.1997 concerning civil construction work awarded to a contractor by the State of Rajasthan. The sole Arbitrator, S.S. Mathur, awarded a sum of Rs....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Karnataka Motor Vehicle Taxation Act — Upholds Tax Classification. The classification of vehicles for taxation purposes was found reasonable and within legislative competence under Article 14....

The case involved an appeal against the Karnataka High Court's judgment upholding the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Act, 1997. The appellant, the owner of...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Levy of Lifetime Tax on Motor Vehicles — Tax Based on Weight-Cum-Value Index Validated....

The dispute arose from the imposition of a 'lifetime tax' on motor vehicles in Tamil Nadu, challenged by M. Krishnappan, who argued that the tax was unconstitutional and arbitrary. The tax was based o...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Company Law Dispute Over Share Transfers — Upholds Rights of Preemption. The court affirmed that the appellants' preemptive rights were violated in the transfer of shares, and the transfers were invalid as they contravened the provisions of the Companies Act and the Articles of Association....

The dispute arose from the transfer of shares in M/s. Sakal Papers Pvt. Ltd., initiated by the heirs of Dr. N.B. Parulekar, who claimed preemptive rights over the shares. The appellants, Smt. Claude-L...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Winding Up Petition Case — Dispute Over Debt Validated. Citing that a bona fide dispute negates the grounds for winding up proceedings under the Companies Act....

The dispute arose between a company engaged in importing medical equipment and a foreign company regarding the alleged non-payment of US $ 16,000. The respondent issued a legal notice claiming the amo...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Quashing of Detention Order — Validity of Detention Order Challenged....

The case arose from an appeal by the State Government challenging the High Court's decision to quash a detention order. The State contended that the High Court erred in its judgment by deeming the det...