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Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification Provisions in Haryana Panchayati Raj Act for Population Control. Legislation Aims to Promote Family Welfare and is Not Arbitrary or Discriminatory....

The case involved a challenge to the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, specifically Section 175(1)(q) and Section 177(1), which disqualified indivi...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal for Arbitration Reference in Dispute Over Contractual Agreement. The court found that the existence of an arbitration agreement should be determined by the arbitral tribunal, not the Chief Justice's nominee....

The dispute arose between Hythro Power Corporation Ltd. and Delhi Transco Ltd. regarding the rejection of an application for arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Conviction in IPC Offences — Remission Policy Upheld. The classification of convicts for crimes against women was upheld as reasonable and justified under Article 14 of the Constitution....

The appeal was filed against a judgment by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh which dismissed a writ petition concerning the appellant's conviction under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Detention Under COFEPOSA Act Due to Lack of Merit. Detention Order Found Justified Based on Sufficient Evidence of Involvement in Smuggling Activities....

The case involved an appeal against a detention order under the COFEPOSA Act, 1974, concerning T.P. Moideen Koya, who was detained for allegedly dealing in smuggled goods. The appellant, Safiya, chall...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case with Life Imprisonment. The court confirmed the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and established common intention among the accused....

The case involved two appeals against the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for the murder of Maheswari, who was allegedly in an illicit relationship with ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Challenging Quota for Promotion in Central Services — Upholds 20% Quota for Preventive Officers. Citing distinct roles and responsibilities, the court found no discrimination in the promotion quotas set for Preventive Officers compared to Examining Officers under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution....

The case involved appeals by Preventive Officers (POs) challenging the promotion quota set for them compared to Examining Officers (EOs). The POs were appointed in Central Services Group 'C' and conte...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Quota for In-Service Candidates in Medical Education — Addresses Scarcity of Seats. The court validated the State's quota for in-service candidates in medical education under the constitutional framework, emphasizing the need for equitable access to healthcare services....

The dispute arose from the State of Madhya Pradesh's decision to allocate a quota of seats for in-service candidates in medical education, which was challenged in court. The State had established a qu...

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Supreme Court Quashes High Court Order on Limitation Period for Compensation Claims. The Court held that the limitation period for filing applications under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act begins from the date of the award, not from the date of knowledge....

The dispute arose regarding the interpretation of the limitation period for filing applications under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The State of Andhra Pradesh challenged a High Cour...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Challenge on Rateable Value Assessment Under DMC Act — Key Legal Principles on Inclusion of Plant and Machinery. Citing the need for clarity in property tax assessments, the court ruled that movable items should not be included in the rateable value unless integral to the building....

The dispute arose from the assessment of rateable value for a cinema complex owned by the appellant, Krishna Mohan Pvt. Ltd., by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The corporation revised the rateabl...

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Supreme Court Allows Claimants in Motor Accident Case — Compensation Award Restored. The High Court's reduction of compensation was found unjustified as it overlooked the Tribunal's detailed evidence assessment....

The case involved a motor accident claim where the claimants, legal heirs of Rajashekhar Kasture, sought compensation following his death in a lorry accident. Rajashekhar, aged 24, was employed as a M...