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Supreme Court Modifies Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Heinous Murder Case. The court found that the circumstances did not warrant the death penalty, emphasizing a humanist approach in sentencing....

The case involved Mohd. Chaman, who was accused of the murder and rape of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl, Kumari Ritu. The incident occurred on April 10, 1995, when the victim's mother left her daught...

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Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Beneficiary in Land Acquisition Case — Ensures Natural Justice in Withdrawal Proceedings. The court ruled that the beneficiary of an acquisition has a right to be heard before the government withdraws from the acquisition, emphasizing the application of natural justice principles....

The dispute arose from the withdrawal of land acquisition proceedings initiated for the benefit of the Houseless Harijan Employees Association, which sought to provide housing for its members. The app...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Execution of Decree Due to Delay Beyond Limitation Period. The execution petition was filed beyond the 12-year limitation period from the date the decree became enforceable, leading to dismissal of the appeal....

The case involved a dispute regarding the execution of a decree for possession of property obtained by the appellant. The trial court had passed the decree on 14.12.1970, which was subsequently upheld...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Provident Fund Applicability for Educational Institutions Due to Functional Integrality. The Court Found that the Two Schools Operated by the Same Society Constituted One Establishment Under Section 2-A of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952....

The dispute arose between an educational institution and the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner regarding the applicability of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. T...

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Supreme Court Dismisses State's Appeal Against Acquittal of Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. Prosecution Failed to Establish Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 148 and 302 of IPC....

The case involved seven accused charged under Sections 148 and 302 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Narayanappa. The Trial Court convicted five of the accused and sente...

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Supreme Court Allows Employees Union in Contract Labour Case Due to Entitlement for Regularisation. Court Clarified that Sweepers in Airport Parking Areas are Covered under the Contract Labour (Abolition & Regulation) Act, 1970....

The case involved applications by the International Airport Authority Employees Union concerning the regularisation of Sweepers employed in the parking areas of airports. The applicants sought relief ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by State of Andhra Pradesh Against Stipend Enhancement for Agricultural University Students Due to Lack of Justification. The differentiation in effective dates for stipend enhancement was found arbitrary and discriminatory under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution....

The dispute arose when Post-Graduate students of the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University filed a writ petition against the State of Andhra Pradesh and the University, challenging Government Order G...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence and Improbabilities. Prosecution Failed to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Resulting in the Setting Aside of Conviction....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for the murder of Johnny and his family, where the appellant was sentenced to death by the High Court of Kerala. The appellant was i...

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Supreme Court Allows Revenue's Appeal in Income Tax Assessment Case — Clarifies Distinction Between Reserve and Provision. The court held that the loan redemption reserve is a provision, not a reserve, under the Income Tax Act, 1961....

The case involved an appeal by the Commissioner of Income Tax, Trivandrum against M/s. Travancore Titanium Products Ltd. concerning the assessment year 1985-86. The High Court of Kerala had previously...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Contract Dispute Over Mill Sale — Agreement Found Unenforceable. The court ruled that the agreement made during the meeting of 29th December, 1978, was unenforceable due to non-compliance with Article 299 of the Constitution of India....

The dispute arose from an auction sale of the Mayurbhanj Spinning and Weaving Mills, where the first Respondent purchased the assets for Rs. 2.32 lacs. The Appellants later expressed interest in purch...