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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Challenging Cancellation of Validation Certificates Under Agricultural Land Act. The suo-motu power under Section 50-B(4) must be exercised within a reasonable time to avoid arbitrary actions that unsettle settled rights....

The dispute arose from the cancellation of validation certificates issued for the sale of agricultural lands under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1950. Various ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Narcotic Drugs Case — Conviction Upheld for All Accused. The court found that the prosecution complied with statutory requirements and established conscious possession of the contraband under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985....

The case involved three appeals concerning the conviction of the appellants for the alleged commission of an offence under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The a...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by State Bank of India Against Pension Benefits for Ex-Servicemen. The court found the age limit for pension eligibility arbitrary and directed the Bank to grant benefits to eligible employees....

The dispute arose from the denial of pension benefits to certain ex-servicemen who had served in the State Bank of India after their military service. The respondents, who were former soldiers, joined...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Authority in Pollution Control Legislation — Clarifies Jurisdiction of Section 133 of the Code of Criminal Procedure....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Madhya Pradesh against a decision of the High Court which held that the introduction of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Ai...

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Supreme Court Quashes Age Limit for Tourist Guides' Identity Card Renewal — Upholds Right to Practice Profession Beyond Age 60. The court found that the age restriction imposed by the government was unreasonable and lacked a legitimate public interest justification....

The case involved appeals by professional tourist guides against the refusal of the Government of India to renew their identity cards upon reaching the age of 60, as stipulated in Clause 17 of the gui...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Transfer Petition in Criminal Case Due to Lack of Grounds. Court Ensures Witness Protection and Cost Coverage for Petitioner....

The case involved a transfer petition filed by Manju Gupta seeking the transfer of Criminal Miscellaneous Case No.1119/2002, which was pending in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ambikapur, Chh...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petition for Non-Compliance with Directions. Court found that contempt proceedings were not the appropriate remedy for the alleged non-compliance, allowing the petitioner to seek other remedies....

The case involved a contempt petition filed by Ram Kishan against Raj Kumar regarding compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court. The petitioner alleged that the respondents had not compli...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Criminal Proceedings Quashing Cognizance Taken After Limitation Period. Cognizance was taken by the Chief Judicial Magistrate after a delay of more than three years, which was not properly condoned, leading to the quashing of the criminal proceedings under Section 468 of the Criminal Procedure Code....

The case involved an appeal against the order of the High Court which upheld the cognizance taken by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) for offences under the Indian Penal Code. The appellants, inclu...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal of One Accused in Murder Case While Upholding Conviction of Another. The court found insufficient evidence to convict one accused, while the other was confirmed as part of the unlawful assembly and assault....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of two appellants, Shridhar and Motilal, for the murder of Hakimsingh and assault on Rajendrasingh. The incident occurred on 12.3.1983 when Hakimsing...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Land Ceiling Case — Ex-Ruler's Private Properties Exempt from Ceiling Act. Citing misinterpretation of the Merger Agreement and statutory provisions, the Supreme Court ruled that the lands held by the ex-Ruler were private properties exempt from the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960....

The dispute arose from the application of the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960 to the lands held by the ex-Ruler of Rampur State. The appellants, as legal representatives...