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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Against High Court's Order on Diesel Oil License Renewal — Upholds Petty Dealers' Rights. The court found that the Licensing Authority's refusal to renew licenses based on proximity to government outlets was inconsistent with the provisions of the Statutory Order....

The dispute arose from the refusal of the State of U.P. to renew licenses for the sale of Diesel Oil to petty dealers, including the respondent, based on an executive order that imposed restrictions o...

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Supreme Court Allows State's Appeal Against Lenient Sentence in IPC Offences — Upholds Original Sentence. The court reinstated the original sentence of six months' imprisonment for the respondent, emphasizing the need for deterrent punishment in cases of rash and negligent driving resulting in fatalities under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Karnataka against a lenient sentence imposed on the respondent for offences under Sections 279, 337, 338, and 304A of the Indian Penal Code. The respondent ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Motor Vehicles Act Case — Restores Tribunal's Orders. The court found that the denial of mini-bus permits was unjustified and emphasized the need for adherence to legislative requirements in transport service schemes....

The case involved appeals concerning the grant of mini-bus permits under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The appellants, Subhash Chander and another, sought permits for operating mini-buses on a specifi...

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Supreme Court Upholds Recommendations for Judicial Service Conditions — Emphasizes Need for Uniform Pay Scales and Increased Judge Strength. The Court found the pay scales recommended by the Shetty Commission to be just and reasonable, emphasizing the need for parity between the Judiciary and the Executive while maintaining distinct service conditions....

The Writ Petition filed by the All India Judges Association sought to address the working conditions of the Subordinate Judiciary in India. This case marked the third round of litigation concerning ju...

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Supreme Court Allows Tenant's Appeal Against Eviction Order Due to Non-Wilful Default. Tenant's Prior Rent Deposits and Lack of Notice Period Compliance by Landlord Led to Dismissal of Eviction Petition....

The case involved a dispute between a landlord and tenant regarding eviction based on alleged wilful default in rent payment under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960. The land...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition for Appointment of Women Judges in Family Courts — No Right to Appointment Established....

The dispute arose from the establishment of Family Courts and Mahila Courts in Andhra Pradesh, which were intended to be presided over by women judges. Due to a lack of qualified women judges, the Hig...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition Challenging Election Results — No Evidence of Malpractice Found. The appellants failed to establish a prima facie case for inspection of ballot papers under the Representation of the People Act, 1951....

The appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, which dismissed an election petition challenging the election of the respondent from the 255 Baramati Assembly Constituency ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Second Appeal in Eviction Case Due to Procedural Error. High Court Erroneously Considered Merits of Case in Absence of Counsel, Violating CPC Provisions....

The case involved an appeal by Ajit Kumar Singh and others against the dismissal of their Second Appeal by the High Court of Patna concerning eviction proceedings initiated by Chiranjeevi Lal and othe...

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Supreme Court Allows Employee's Appeal in Postal Service Recruitment Case Due to Flawed Selection Process. The court found that the selection was based on merit rather than solely on age, thus reinstating the appellant....

The case involved an appeal by an employee against the Union of India regarding his appointment as an Extra Departmental Mail Carrier (EDMC). The appellant was initially appointed temporarily in 1997 ...

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Supreme Court Quashes Orders Under Cr.P.C. in Land Dispute Case — High Court's Approach Found Erroneous. The High Court improperly addressed title issues rather than focusing on possession as required under Section 145, leading to an erroneous quashing of the Magistrate's orders....

The appeal arose from a land dispute involving the appellant and respondent concerning property in Mouza Chattarpur, New Delhi. The respondent, Dalbir Singh, owned the land and had previously granted ...