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Supreme Court Upholds Writ Petition in Land Acquisition Dispute — Clarifies Maintainability of Appeals....

The case involved a dispute regarding the maintainability of a writ petition filed by the U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad against an award made under the Land Acquisition Act. The respondent-Parishad, a...

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Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Award Despite Procedural Challenges — Reasonable Notice Considered Adequate....

The case involved a dispute between two family groups, the Guptas and the Sharmas, over several properties and businesses, leading to an arbitration agreement dated 10.4.1975. The arbitrator, Mr. B.J....

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in IPC Homicide Case — Alters Conviction to Section 300 Part II. The court found that the act was committed in a sudden quarrel without premeditation, thus falling under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC....

The case involved an appeal by Sukhdev Singh against a conviction for homicide under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The appellant was initially sentenced to life imprisonment for murder under Section 30...

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Supreme Court Upholds Environmental Clearance for Tehri Dam Project Amid Safety Concerns. The court confirmed that the environmental clearance was granted after thorough expert evaluations and that the government's decision-making process was sound....

The case involved a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution concerning the Tehri Dam Project, focusing on safety, environmental clearance, and rehabilitation aspects. The petitioners sought...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Consumer Protection Case — Remands for Fresh Hearing. The NCDRC's premature dismissal of the complaint was set aside, emphasizing the need for a summary inquiry under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986....

The dispute arose from a complaint filed by a housing society against a bank for alleged deficiency of service, specifically regarding the wrongful debiting of a significant amount due to forged signa...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Arbitration Dispute Over Construction Contract. The arbitrator exceeded his jurisdiction by ignoring essential contract clauses, necessitating a new arbitration process....

The dispute arose from a contract between Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. and M/s Annapurna Construction for the construction of temporary hutments. The contract included an arbitration agreement, and after d...

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Supreme Court Allows State Appeals in Educational Employment Dispute — Clarifies Appointment Procedures. The Court held that the High Court erred in equating 'fourth peon' with 'Daftary', a promotional post, under the Orissa Education Act, 1969....

The case involved appeals filed by the State of Orissa against judgments of the Orissa High Court which had directed approval of appointments as 'fourth peon' in aided educational institutions. The wr...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Eviction Decree in Rent Control Case — No Jurisdictional Flaw Found. Citing procedural irregularity does not render a decree a nullity....

The dispute arose from a suit filed in 1956 by landlords against tenants for default in rent payment. The landlords claimed that the tenants had not paid rent since November 29, 1952, and served a dem...

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Supreme Court Allows State's Appeal in Die-in-Harness Scheme Case Due to Delay in Application. The respondent's claim for compassionate appointment was denied as it was filed significantly after the father's death, violating the stipulated time frame....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Manipur against a decision of the Guwahati High Court which had directed the appointment of the respondent under the die-in-harness scheme following the dea...

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Supreme Court Upholds National Highway Authority's Forfeiture of Bid Security — Validity of Bid Withdrawal Affirmed. The court ruled that the right to withdraw an offer does not negate the obligation to forfeit earnest money given for a specific purpose under the Indian Contract Act....

The case involved an appeal by the National Highway Authority of India against a judgment of the High Court of Delhi regarding the forfeiture of bid security by the Appellant after the Respondent with...