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Supreme Court Directs States to Deposit Funds for Employee Salaries in Public Sector Undertakings — Upholds Human Rights Obligations. Citing the constitutional duty of the state to protect employees' rights under Article 21....

The case involved a writ petition concerning the non-payment of salaries to employees of public sector undertakings in Bihar following the bifurcation of the state. The petitioner sought clarification...

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Supreme Court Acquits One Appellant in Murder Case While Upholding Convictions of Others. The court found that the evidence against Nagarjit Ahir was insufficient to support a conviction under Section 149 IPC....

The case involved a group of appellants accused of murdering Jagarnath Singh and injuring others during a festival at the Ganges. The incident occurred on 13th April 1976, when the deceased and his fa...

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Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in IPC Case — Reduces Sentence from Section 326 to Section 325. The court found that while grievous hurt was caused, the weapon used did not qualify as dangerous, leading to a modification of the conviction....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for an offence under Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. The appellant was...

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Supreme Court Upholds Tenant's Appeal Rights in Rent Control Case — Clarifies Conditions for Filing Appeals. The court ruled that an appeal under Section 20 of the Tripura Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1975 may be filed without prior payment of arrears, ensuring fair access to justice for tenants....

The dispute arose from an eviction petition filed by the landlord under Section 12 of the Tripura Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1975, citing bona fide requirement and default in rent payment...

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Supreme Court Upholds Convictions in TADA Cases — Confessions Admissible Despite Acquittal Under TADA....

The case involved multiple appeals against a judgment from the Designated Court in Ahmedabad concerning the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA). The appeals were referred...

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Supreme Court Directs Timely Admissions in Medical Colleges — Upholds Rights of Students. The court emphasized the need for strict adherence to the admission schedule to prevent injustice to meritorious students....

The case involved a writ petition filed by two minor students through their father, apprehending deprivation of seats in the All India Quota for medical admissions despite securing high ranks in the e...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Conviction Under Prevention of Corruption Act — Upholds Sentence of Rigorous Imprisonment....

The case involved an appeal by the appellant against his conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The appellant, who was the In-charge General Manager of the District Industries Centre...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal for Retransfer of Case to Female Judge Due to Gender-Based Presumption of Embarrassment. Transfer of Trial to Male Judge Found Unjustified as it Contradicted the Purpose of Mahila Courts....

The case involved an appeal concerning the transfer of a trial from a Fast Track Court presided over by a female judge to another court presided by a male judge. The appellant, a prosecution witness, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition Challenging Results of State Assembly Election — No Substantial Evidence of Irregularities Found....

The case involved an appeal against the dismissal of an election petition challenging the results of the State Assembly election held on February 17, 2000, in which the appellant, Janak Singh, contest...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Legislative Competence in Regulating Medicinal Preparations Containing Alcohol — Key Constitutional Principles Affirmed....

The case involved appeals concerning the legislative competence of the State of Bihar to redefine 'intoxicant' under the Bihar Excise Act, 1915, by including medicinal and toilet preparations containi...