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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Recovery of Debts Case — Jurisdiction of Tribunal Affirmed. The court held that execution proceedings pending in a Civil Court at the time the Act came into force were liable to be transferred to the Tribunal....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by the appellant for recovery of Rs. 6,19,250/- in the Civil Court on 26th August, 1988. The trial court decreed the suit on 16th February, 1994, allowing interest ...

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Under COFEPOSA Due to Non-Placement of Vital Documents. The court found that the non-placement of retraction statements of co-accused affected the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority, rendering the detention order illegal....

The petitioner challenged a detention order issued under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA) on the grounds of suppression of vital documen...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction and Death Sentence for Quadruple Murder Due to Brutality and Premeditation. The crime was characterized by extreme cruelty and involved multiple victims, justifying the maximum penalty under Section 302 IPC....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the murder of four family members. The appellant was charged under Sections 302 and 326 of the Indian Penal C...

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision on Army Commander's Appointment — Seniority and Fitness Criteria Emphasized....

The dispute arose regarding the appointment of the Army Commander, specifically between Lt. Gen. Rajendra Singh Kadyan and Lt. Gen. H.R.S. Kalkat. Lt. Gen. Kadyan challenged the appointment of Lt. Gen...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against High Court Order on Arbitration Award Enforcement. The court clarified that Section 69 of the Partnership Act does not bar an unregistered firm from defending itself in arbitration proceedings initiated by another party....

The dispute arose from a contract between the Gas Authority of India Ltd. and Kamal Pushp Enterprises, which subcontracted work to D.R. Construction Company, an unregistered firm. Following disputes, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Regarding Termination of Workmen's Services — Settlement Agreement Not Applicable. Settlement Agreement Not Applicable to Earlier Terminations Under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947....

The case involved four appeals filed by M/s Hari Fertilizers against the State of U.P. and others, arising from a common order of the High Court regarding the applicability of a settlement agreement. ...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in Construction Dispute Over Basement Costs. The court reinstated the rate of Rs.250/- per sq. ft. for the basement area as per the original agreement, rejecting the higher and lower claims made by the parties. The interest rate was set at 12% p.a., aligning with the contractual terms....

The dispute arose between M/s Gautam Construction & Fisheries Ltd. and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development regarding the payment for a basement area constructed for car parking, wh...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Ruling on Hereditary Trusteeship Claim. The court found that the respondents failed to prove their status as hereditary trustees under the Orissa Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1939 due to lack of evidence....

The dispute involved a claim regarding the management of the religious institution Sri Sidhabaladev Jew, located in Puri district. The respondents contended that they were hereditary trustees of the i...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Pension Claim Case Due to Lack of Dependency Evidence. Dependency Requirement for Family Pension Must Be Established Under Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1960....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by the respondent seeking a mandatory injunction for the payment of family pension and other benefits following the death of her brother, Dalip Chand, who was emplo...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Negligent Driving Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. Conviction set aside as no evidence established that the driver acted negligently leading to the passenger's death under Section 304A of IPC....

The case involved an appeal by the appellant against his conviction for culpable negligence under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, following an incident where a passenger fell from a movin...