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Supreme Court Upholds Disciplinary Action Against Advocate for Misconduct — Clarifies No Lien on Litigation Papers. Advocate's Claim for Fees Cannot Justify Withholding Client's Files, Violating Professional Duty Under Section 35 of Advocates Act, 1961....

The case involved an appeal by an advocate against a disciplinary action taken by the Bar Council of India for professional misconduct. The advocate, who had served as a legal advisor to the Madhya Pr...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Succession Rights in Agricultural Land — Interpretation of Special Legislation Clarified. The court clarified that sister’s son does not qualify as a nearest blood relation under Section 253 of the Special Legislation, 1983....

The dispute arose over the succession rights to agricultural land left by Harbilas, who died in 1948. The appellants, descendants of Harbilas's great grandfather, contested the claim of the respondent...

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Supreme Court Restores Trial Court's Decree in Employment Termination Case — Reinstatement Ordered Without Back Wages. The court found the termination void due to non-compliance with the appointment terms, emphasizing the need for adherence to contractual obligations....

The dispute arose from the termination of the appellant's employment as Assistant District Manager by the respondent, a government company. The appellant was appointed on 10.9.1980, with a termination...

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Supreme Court Quashes Removal of Sub Inspector Due to Denial of Subsistence Allowance. The court found that the non-payment of subsistence allowance constituted a breach of natural justice, denying the appellant a fair opportunity to defend himself in the departmental enquiry....

The case involved Jagdamba Prasad Shukla, a Sub Inspector, who was suspended on 1st June 1977 and subsequently removed from service on 11th February 1979 after a disciplinary proceeding. The appellant...

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Supreme Court Upholds Promotees' Seniority in Delhi Higher Judicial Service — Clarifies Applicability of Recruitment Rules....

The case involved writ petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by officers of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, questioning the seniority determination between promotees and direct recru...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Appointment of Arbitrators Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Clarifies Nature of Orders. The court held that the Chief Justice or his nominee acts in an administrative capacity when appointing arbitrators, and such orders are not subject to judicial review under Article 136....

The case involved a series of petitions challenging the orders of various Chief Justices regarding the appointment of arbitrators under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Supreme Court ad...

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Supreme Court Upholds Administrative Nature of Arbitrator Appointment Orders Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Chief Justice's Role in Appointing Arbitrators is Administrative, Not Judicial, Limiting Judicial Review....

The Supreme Court addressed significant questions regarding the appointment of arbitrators under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case arose from multiple petitions challenging orders r...

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Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition Proceedings Against Challenge by Landowners — Review Applications Dismissed....

The dispute arose from the land acquisition proceedings initiated by the Delhi Administration and the Delhi Development Authority for public purposes in the village of Chattarpur. The respondent, Gurd...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Compensation for Forest Produce Due to Lack of Statutory Provision. Court Clarifies that Forest Produce Does Not Vest in Government and No Compensation is Payable Under the Act....

The case involved three appeals concerning the rights of landholders over surplus lands taken under the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973. The petitioners, inclu...

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Supreme Court Upholds Challenge to Section 113 of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 — Arbitrary Exercise of Power Found....

The case involved a challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 113 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, which allowed the government to exempt certain lands or buildings fro...