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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Quashing of Criminal Proceedings — High Court's Order Found Erroneous....

The case involved an appeal by the complainant against the High Court's decision to quash criminal proceedings initiated against the respondents for alleged offences under various sections of the Indi...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Motor Vehicles Act Case — Restores Permits for Mini Buses. The court emphasized the legislative intent of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to liberalize permit grants for public convenience....

The dispute arose from the rejection of applications for permits to operate mini buses on certain routes by the State Transport Authority, which was challenged in the Supreme Court. The appellants, se...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals Against High Court Interim Order on Tariff Norms. The High Court's interim order was set aside as it lacked authority under Section 16 of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998....

The dispute arose from appeals filed by the Punjab State Electricity Board and other State Electricity Boards against an interim order of the High Court of Delhi, which stayed the operation of tariff ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Against Conviction for Murder — Upholds Life Sentences. The court found the evidence credible and the discrepancies in reports did not undermine the prosecution's case....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of seven individuals for the murder of Indrasan Prasad, which occurred on June 27, 1980, in Bihar. The informant, Laxuman Prasad, and his brother wer...

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Supreme Court Allows Election Petition Appeal and Restores Case for Merits. The inclusion of non-necessary parties in an election petition does not warrant dismissal under Section 86(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951....

The dispute arose from the election to the 11th Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the Shikaripura constituency, where the respondent was declared elected. The appellant, a candidate in the election, ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Bar Council's Authority on Advocate's Contempt — Clarifies Conditions for Purging Contempt. The court ruled that an advocate found guilty of contempt must genuinely seek to purge the contempt through remorse and court acceptance, not merely through an apology....

The case involved an advocate who was found guilty of contempt of court on two occasions by the High Court of Kerala and was subsequently fined. Despite his conviction, he continued to practice law, p...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Central Excise Case — Quashes CEGAT Order. The court found that the respondent was not entitled to claim refund of proforma credit on inputs used in the manufacture of non-dutiable final products under Notification No. 95/83....

The dispute arose from an appeal filed by the Collector of Central Excise, Meerut against the order of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CEGAT) which had rejected the Revenue's a...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Regarding Land Bequest and Ceiling Area Determination. The court found the Will of Wali Mohammed to be genuine, thus the land bequeathed to the appellants could not be treated as inherited property of Gulam Mohammed under the U.P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960....

The dispute arose from an appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition concerning the land bequeathed by Wali Mohammed to the appellants. Wali Mohammed had transferred land to his daughter and late...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Special Leave Petitions in Arbitration Dispute — No Breach of Contract Established. Citing the failure to prove damages, the court upheld the arbitrators' decision regarding the interpretation of contract clause 14(ii) and the applicability of Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872....

The dispute arose between the Maharashtra State Electricity Board and Sterilite Industries (India) regarding the failure to supply goods as per contract terms. The petitioners claimed damages amountin...

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Supreme Court Allows Lecturer's Appeal Against University Decision Due to Unreasonable Revocation of Qualifications. Court Emphasizes the Authority of Academic Bodies in Determining Equivalence of Degrees....

The dispute arose from the appointment of a Lecturer in Philosophy at Aligarh Muslim University. The appellant, Tariq Islam, had applied for the position based on an advertisement issued on October 1,...