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Supreme Court Sets Aside Sentence Reduction in Rape Case — Upholds Original Sentences. The High Court's reasoning for reducing the sentence was found inadequate and contrary to legal principles....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Madhya Pradesh against a judgment of the High Court that reduced the sentences of the respondents, Munna Choubey and Ghanshyam, who were convicted of offenc...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Rule on Competition Commission Appointments — Court defers decision pending proposed amendments....

The case involved a writ petition filed by a practicing Advocate challenging Rule 3 of the Competition Commission of India (Selection of Chairperson and Other Members of the Commission) Rules, 2003. T...

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Supreme Court Defers Hearing in Transfer Case Due to Procedural Non-Compliance. Procedural Requirements Not Met as Necessary Paper Books Were Not Produced....

The case involved a transfer petition concerning R. Gandhi and the Union of India among others. The Supreme Court received the records of the transfer cases but noted that the procedural requirements ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. The High Court's decision was justified as the prosecution failed to establish a clear case of conspiracy or murder....

The case involved the murder of Shankar Guha Niyogi, a prominent trade union leader, whose death sparked significant public outcry and demands for a thorough investigation. The State of Madhya Pradesh...

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Supreme Court Upholds Decision of Division Bench in Company Law Dispute — Invalidates Share Allotments. Citing breach of fiduciary duty and invalid share allotments under the Companies Act, 1956....

The dispute arose from a series of share allotments and transfers within the Gaekwad family companies, primarily involving Gaekwad Investment Corporation (GIC) and its subsidiaries. The Appellants, de...

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Supreme Court Upholds Luxury Tax on Tobacco Products — Legislative Competence Affirmed....

The dispute arose from the imposition of a luxury tax on tobacco products by various State legislatures, including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. The assessees, comprising manufacture...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals of Accused in Murder Case — Upholds Conviction under IPC. Culpability established under Section 149 IPC as common object was proven....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of eight accused persons for the murder of Sumer Singh. The incident occurred on October 29, 1998, when the informant, Yogendra Singh, reported that ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Public Interest Litigation Against Illegal Building Licences — Quashes Licences and Orders Demolition....

The case involved appeals against the order of the Karnataka High Court concerning the legality of building licences issued for multi-storeyed constructions in Koramangala, Bangalore. The Koramangala ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Employment Dispute Over Dismissal for Misconduct — Upholds Employer's Right to Dismiss for Serious Misconduct. The dismissal was justified based on the employee's past misconduct and the nature of the act....

The dispute arose from the dismissal of an employee, who was found sleeping during duty hours, by Bharat Forge Co. Ltd. The employee, Uttam Manohar Nakate, had a history of misconduct and was dismisse...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Pension Case — High Court's Reliance on Previous Judgment Found Improper. The Supreme Court determined that the High Court's reliance on a Lok Adalat decision was inappropriate as the earlier judgment was under appeal....

The dispute arose when the respondent filed Civil Writ Petition No.15741/2003 before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking family pension from the date of her husband's death, relying on a prior ...