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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in IPC Offences Case — Conviction Set Aside Due to Lack of Evidence. The prosecution failed to establish the essential elements of abduction as there was no evidence of force or deceitful means used to compel the prosecutrix to go with the appellant....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for offences under Sections 354 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code. The prosecution alleged that on June 5, 1997, the appellant threat...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Murder Case — Conviction Affirmed Under Section 302 IPC....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of two brothers, Nandu Rastogi and Bal Mukund Rastogi, for the murder of Shankar Rastogi, the son of the informant, Shyam Mohan Rastogi. The incident...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. The prosecution failed to establish a clear motive, opportunity, and cause of death by poisoning under Section 302 IPC....

The case involved the conviction of an accused for the murder of his wife, Prakash Devi, under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 7th August 1997, when Prakash Devi d...

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Supreme Court Upholds Maintenance Rights of Divorced Muslim Woman — Divorce Not Validly Established. The court ruled that a mere statement of divorce in a written statement does not constitute a valid talaq....

The case involved Shamim Ara, the appellant, who sought maintenance from her husband, Abrar Ahmad, the respondent, after alleging desertion and cruelty. They were married in 1968 and had four sons. In...

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Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Disposal of Seized Articles in Criminal Cases Due to Procedural Delays. Court Emphasizes Timely Action Under Section 451 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to Prevent Misappropriation of Property....

The case involved two petitions filed by police inspectors from Gujarat challenging the remand orders for their custody in connection with serious allegations of misappropriation and tampering with ev...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Against Acquittal in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. The prosecution failed to establish a credible case against the accused, leading to their acquittal under Section 302 IPC....

The case involved two appeals filed by the complainant and the State of Punjab against the acquittal of two accused, Prem Singh and Deepinder Singh, by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The prosec...

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Supreme Court Considers Election Disqualification in Representation of the People Act Case — Constitutional Bench Recommended. The court questioned the retrospective effect of sentence modifications on disqualification under Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951....

The case involved an appeal concerning the election of a candidate who had prior convictions. The respondent was declared elected in the Kuthuparamba Legislative Assembly Constituency elections held o...

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Supreme Court Upholds 100% Reservation for Scheduled Tribes in Educational Institutions in Scheduled Areas — Validity of Government Order Affirmed....

The dispute arose from the challenge to the validity of Government Order Ms. No.3 dated 10.1.2000, which provided for 100% reservation for Scheduled Tribe candidates for teaching posts in scheduled ar...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant's Challenge in Arbitration Dispute — Jurisdictional Errors Not Established. The arbitrator's interpretation of Clause 7.2 was found valid, and no liquidated damages were applicable....

The dispute arose between Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) and Gupta Brother Steel Tubes Ltd. regarding an arbitration award related to a supply scheme for HR Coils. SAIL formulated the 'Full Requ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Employment Regulations for Local Cadres in Andhra Pradesh — Clarifies Applicability of Presidential Order....

The dispute arose regarding the organization of local cadres and the transfer of police personnel in the State of Andhra Pradesh, particularly concerning the Hyderabad City Police. The appellants, who...