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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in IPC Murder Case Due to Sufficient Evidence. Non-explanation of Injuries on Accused Does Not Undermine Prosecution's Case....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant and seven others for offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, including murder. The incident occurred on 4th September 1987, when...

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Supreme Court Upholds Act on Indian Council of World Affairs, Dismissing Challenges to Its Constitutionality. The Act was found to be within the legislative competence of Parliament and did not violate the fundamental rights claimed by the petitioners under Articles 14, 19(1)(a), 19(1)(c), and 300A....

The dispute arose from two writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Indian Council of World Affairs Ordinance, 2001, and subsequently the Indian Council of World Affairs Act, 2001...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Teacher Misconduct Case — Upholds High Court's Quashing of Dismissal. The court found that the allegations against the teacher were serious enough to warrant dismissal, but the procedure followed was flawed....

The case involved a dispute between an educational institution and a teacher, N.I. Khan, regarding allegations of misconduct. The teacher was accused of abusing the principal and threatening to burn d...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Land Acquisition Case — Compensation Adjusted to Rs.40 per sq. yard. The court determined that the compensation for acquired land must reflect the market value on the date of notification, considering comparable sales and necessary deductions for development....

The dispute arose from the acquisition of 11.33 acres of land in Kammarpally village, Nizamabad District, by the Government for providing house sites to weaker sections. The Land Acquisition Officer i...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Title in Land Dispute — Adverse Possession by Non-Tribal Not Recognized. The court ruled that a non-tribal cannot acquire title by adverse possession over property belonging to a tribal, as such acquisition is prohibited by law....

The dispute involved agricultural land in Sundergarh, Rourkela, originally owned by Chand and Pera Oram, members of the Oraon scheduled tribe. In 1962, they transferred their rights to Mangal Singh Ma...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Invalid Seniority List in Engineering Service Case Due to Lack of Jurisdiction. Promotion Criteria Established by Water Resources Department Held Illegal as it Lacked Authority Under Article 162 of the Constitution....

The dispute involved the inter se seniority of Junior Engineers in the Bihar Subordinate Engineering Service Cadre concerning promotions to Assistant Engineer. The appellants were Junior Engineers who...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appeal in Negotiable Instruments Act Case — Liability Established Despite Acquittal. The courts below misapplied the presumption of liability under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, leading to an erroneous acquittal....

The case involved an appeal by the appellant against the acquittal of the respondent in a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant, Goa Plast (P) Ltd., allege...

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Supreme Court Quashes Import Duties on Potable Liquor Imposed by Punjab and Kerala Due to Violation of Article 301. The imposition of import duties was found unconstitutional as it infringed the right to free trade guaranteed under Article 301 of the Constitution....

The case involved appeals concerning the imposition of import duties on potable liquor by the States of Punjab and Kerala. The State of Punjab had imposed a tax on the import of liquor manufactured in...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Claim for Unpaid Insurance Premium in Admiralty Jurisdiction. The court ruled that unpaid insurance premiums do not qualify as necessaries under Section 5 of the Admiralty Courts Act, 1861, thus limiting the admiralty jurisdiction of the High Court....

The dispute arose between a mutual association of ship owners and the registered owner of a vessel regarding unpaid insurance premiums. The appellant, Liverpool & London S.P. & I Association Ltd., sou...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Sugar Mills' Appeals with Partial Refund of Penalty. The court ruled that the deposit made under Section 27-B of the Bihar Agricultural Produce Markets Act constitutes payment of market fee, while the penalty imposed is refundable....

The dispute involved Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. challenging the assessment of market fees and penalties imposed by the Bagha Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee under the Bihar Agricultural Produ...