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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence for Insanity Defense. The appellant failed to prove insanity at the time of the crime, and the prosecution established a complete chain of circumstantial evidence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code....

The case involved an appeal by T.N. Lakshmaiah against his conviction for the murder of his wife and son under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The appellant claimed insanity at the time of the o...

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Military Personnel and Forfeiture of Pensionary Benefits — Validity of Regulations Affirmed. The court affirmed that pension regulations are independent and do not contradict statutory provisions, allowing for forfeiture of pensionary benefits....

The case involved appeals by the Union of India against decisions of the High Court regarding the forfeiture of pensionary benefits of military personnel who were dismissed following Court Martial pro...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Finding on Land Acquisition under Karnataka Land Reforms Act. The exemption granted under Section 109 of the Act was applicable, thus negating the High Court's findings regarding contravention....

The dispute arose from a writ petition filed by respondents seeking to restrain the appellants from constructing a clay processing industry on land in Varakodu Village, Karnataka. The respondents alle...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition Challenging Rajya Sabha Election Results Due to Lack of Evidence. Allegations of Corrupt Practices and Procedural Irregularities Found Insufficient to Overturn Election Results....

The appeal was directed against the judgment of the High Court of Orissa dismissing an election petition challenging the election of certain members to the Rajya Sabha. The election was held on June 1...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Murder Conviction — Upholds Life Imprisonment for Accused. The absence of a charge under Section 34 IPC did not invalidate the conviction as common intention could be inferred from the circumstances....

The case involved a dispute over property that led to the murder of Indradeo Singh by his brother Ramji Singh and his two sons, Ved Prakash Singh and Bhanu Singh, on 28th September 1983. The incident ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petitions for Anticipatory Bail in Economic Offence Case — Upholds Legal Procedures. The court ruled that the petitioners did not demonstrate a violation of their rights under Article 21 and failed to meet the criteria for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973....

The Supreme Court addressed a batch of writ petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners, who were accused of economic offences. The petitions we...

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Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Against Executive Engineer in Corruption Case Due to Inordinate Delay in Granting Sanction. Delay of Over 13 Years Violated Right to Speedy Trial Under Article 21 of the Constitution....

The case involved an appeal by an Executive Engineer against the State of Bihar regarding an FIR registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, alleging possession of disproportionate assets...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Dowry Death Case Due to Lack of Evidence. The conviction was set aside as the prosecution failed to prove the necessary ingredients of the offence under Section 304-B IPC....

The case involved an appeal by the appellant against a conviction for dowry death under Section 304-B IPC. The appellant was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by the trial court, which...

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Supreme Court Allows State of Punjab's Appeal on Postgraduate Medical Admissions — Upholds Reservation Policy. The Court found that the State has the authority to implement reservations under Article 15(4) of the Constitution while adhering to the standards set by the Medical Council of India....

The dispute arose from a notification issued by the State of Punjab on January 5, 2001, regarding admissions to postgraduate medical courses, which reserved 60% of seats for in-service candidates and ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appellants in Property Dispute Case with Costs. The High Court's ruling on the merger of decrees was found erroneous, allowing execution of the original decree....

The dispute involved property located at premises No. 7/86, Kanpur, leased in 1904. The original lessee's legal representatives migrated to Pakistan, leading to the property being declared evacuee pro...