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Supreme Court Restores Conviction of Murder in IPC Case Due to Clear Intent to Kill. The High Court's modification of conviction was reversed as the evidence established the respondent's intention to cause death under Section 302 IPC....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Rajasthan against a High Court judgment that modified the conviction of Dhool Singh from murder under section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Application for Modification of Arbitration Award — Jurisdiction Issues Under Arbitration Act. The court held that the proceedings were governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as per the parties' consent, and that the appropriate court for challenging the award was the principal civil court of original jurisdiction....

The dispute arose from an appeal questioning the unilateral appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration Act, 1940. The Supreme Court appointed Hon. Mr. Justice A.M. Ahmadi as the sole arbitrato...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Stay on Conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act Due to Lack of Exceptional Circumstances. The High Court failed to justify the stay of conviction, which is only permissible in very exceptional cases as per the Supreme Court's established legal principles....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Maharashtra against a High Court order that stayed the conviction of a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Supreme Court examined the...

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Supreme Court Upholds Donee's Title to Gifted Property — Gift Deed Valid Despite Minor Status. The court ruled that a minor can accept a gift, and such acceptance can be implied even without overt acts....

The dispute arose from a gift deed executed on 24.9.1945 by the donor, Devyani, in favor of her minor son, K. Balakrishnan, and daughter, K. Kamalam. The gift deed conveyed a 1/8th share of property, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Corruption Case — Upholds Conviction for Bribery. The court found that the prosecution established the appellant's guilt under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and the evidence did not support the defense of receiving the money as advance tax payment....

The case involved an appeal by the appellant against his conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant, a Sales-tax-cum-Agricultural Income Tax...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Bonus Entitlement for Cooperative Bank Employees. The court found that employees of Primary Banks are distinct entities and not entitled to the same bonus rate as those of the Apex Bank under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965....

The dispute arose between Haryana State Cooperative Land Development Bank Ltd. and its employees' union regarding the entitlement of bonus payments. The employees of the Primary Agricultural Cooperati...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Land Acquisition Case — Remits Matter for Fresh Decision on Material Removal. The court found that depreciation should not be deducted from compensation calculations as per the Manual provisions, emphasizing the need for current market value assessment....

The case involved an appeal by the Union of India against the decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding the valuation of land and structures acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Th...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Narcotic Drugs Case — Conviction Upheld. The court found no violation of search and seizure provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985....

The case involved an appeal by the appellants against their conviction under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The appellants were found guilty of possessing large quantities o...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Rape Case, Emphasizes Sensitivity in Sexual Assault Trials. The High Court's acquittal was overturned due to failure to appreciate the realities of sexual assault and the victim's testimony....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Punjab against the acquittal of Ramdev Singh, who was charged with rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 1.10.1985...

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Supreme Court Upholds Workers' Rights in Employment Dispute — Reinstatement Ordered. The court found that the deletion of rule 4C from the standing orders was unlawful, entitling the workmen to permanency under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971....

The dispute arose between Bajaj Auto Ltd. and its 1197 workmen regarding unfair labour practices and the applicability of certain standing orders. The workmen, employed in various capacities since 199...