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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Mortgage Decree Interpretation — Clarifies Nature of Certificate Under Debt Relief Act. The court held that the certificate under section 13(3) does not constitute a final decree for foreclosure but rather a decree for realisation of dues, requiring adherence to CPC procedures....

The dispute arose from two mortgage deeds executed by Sheikh Ibrahim in favor of Sunderbai, which were later transferred to Sundersa Gulabsa Jain. Following defaults in payment of mortgage dues, the c...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Negotiable Instruments Act Case Due to Burden of Proof on Accused. The High Court's erroneous shift of burden led to the reinstatement of the conviction under Section 138....

The case involved a complaint filed by the Appellant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against the 1st Respondent for dishonoring a cheque. The cheque, dated 6th April 1993, was issu...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Acquittal in Domestic Violence Case — Conviction Ordered for Cruelty and Attempted Murder. Citing credible evidence of abuse and poisoning, the court found the acquittal unsustainable under Sections 307, 324, and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code....

The case involved an appeal against the acquittal of the 2nd Respondent, who was accused of domestic violence and attempted murder of his wife, Munki. The Appellant, father of Munki, filed a First Inf...

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Supreme Court Restores Eviction Order in Rent Control Case Due to Landlady's Genuine Need. Landlady's Requirement for Eviction Found Bona Fide Under Section 21(1)(h) of Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961....

The dispute arose from a decree for recovery of possession passed by the Trial Court against a tenant, which was reversed by the High Court. The landlady, who owned the premises in Rajaji Nagar, Banga...

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Supreme Court Upholds Authority of Settlement Commission on Interest Waiver in Income Tax Cases — Clarifies Limits of Jurisdiction....

The case involved an appeal regarding the jurisdiction of the Settlement Commission under the Income-tax Act, 1961, specifically whether it could waive or reduce interest under Sections 234A, 234B, an...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Commercial Dispute Due to Lack of Ingredients for Offences. Allegations of Cheating and Breach of Trust Found Insufficient to Sustain Criminal Charges Under IPC Sections 406 and 420....

The case involved an appeal by the accused against an order of the High Court dismissing their petition to quash criminal proceedings initiated under sections 406, 420, and 120B of the Indian Penal Co...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition for Compensation Under Payment of Wages Act Due to Finality of Previous Order. Previous Compensation Claim Finalized with No Further Entitlement for Additional Claims Under Section 15(3) of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936....

The case involved a writ petition filed by the petitioner seeking consideration of a legal question left open by the Supreme Court in a previous order regarding closure compensation under the Payment ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Land Dispute Due to Lack of Merit. The High Court's affirmation of concurrent findings on possession under a lease deed was upheld....

The dispute arose from a land ownership and possession issue between the parties. The respondent filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against the appellant to prevent dispossession from the sui...

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Supreme Court Upholds Banking Institution's Claim in Interest Calculation Dispute — Clarifies Legal Interpretation of Principal Sum. The court determined that 'the principal sum adjudged' includes capitalized interest, necessitating a Constitution Bench for authoritative interpretation....

The dispute arose from a Special Leave Petition filed by a banking institution against a decree concerning the calculation of interest on a loan. The petitioner, Central Bank of India, sanctioned a lo...

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Supreme Court Upholds Settlement Commission's Authority in Income Tax Matters — Clarifies Limits on Waiver of Interest....

The case involved an appeal concerning the jurisdiction of the Settlement Commission under the Income-tax Act, 1961, specifically whether it could waive or reduce interest under Sections 234A, 234B, a...