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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition on Limitation Grounds — Timeliness of Filing Critical. The election petition was filed after the expiration of the limitation period as prescribed under Section 81(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951....

The dispute arose from the dismissal of an election petition filed by the appellant challenging the election of the first respondent to the Haryana Legislative Assembly. The election petition was pres...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Against Cancellation of Transport Permits — Jurisdictional Issues in Inter-State Routes. The court found that the Regional Transport Authority acted without jurisdiction in granting permits for inter-State routes due to the absence of reciprocal agreements between the States involved, as mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The dispute arose from the cancellation of transport permits granted to the appellants by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Bikaner for inter-State routes. The appellants, Ashwani Kumar and othe...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Landlord's Eviction Appeal Under Rent Control Act Due to Lack of Bona Fide Need Established. Landlord's failure to demonstrate genuine need for the premises led to the dismissal of the eviction petition under Section 10(3)(a)(i) of the Tamilnadu Building (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960....

The dispute arose from a petition filed by landlords seeking eviction of tenants under the Tamilnadu Building (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960. The landlords claimed a need to occupy the premises in...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Landlord's Eviction Petition Under Rent Control Act Due to Premature Filing. Landlord's Right to Evict Tenant Not Established as Petition Filed Within One Year of Gift Deed Under Section 11(3) of Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965....

The dispute arose from a landlord's attempt to evict a tenant who had resided in the building for nearly fifty years. The landlord filed a petition for eviction on July 1, 1981, under Section 11(3) of...

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Supreme Court Directs Closure of Non-Compliant Industries in Natural Gas Supply Case — Environmental Concerns Prevail. The court emphasized the need for compliance with gas supply directives to mitigate pollution in the Taj Trapezium area....

The case involved an application by the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) seeking reliefs related to the supply of natural gas to industries in Agra. The Supreme Court had previously directed GAIL...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal on Authority of Receivers to Sell Immovable Property Before Decree. The court clarified that the Receiver's power to sell immovable property prior to a decree is not restricted and should be exercised judiciously to prevent loss of value....

The dispute arose from a suit for recovery of Rs. 76,72,00,000 filed by the appellant against the respondent, with significant interest accruing annually. The appellant sought the appointment of a Rec...

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Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Temporary Employee for Unsatisfactory Performance — Absence Without Leave Constitutes Misconduct....

The dispute arose from the termination of the respondent's services as a Tube Well Operator by the State of U.P. The respondent was initially appointed on a temporary basis but faced multiple terminat...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Regarding Conduct of Prosecution in Sessions Trial — Upholds Role of Public Prosecutor. The court affirmed that the prosecution in sessions trials must be conducted by a Public Prosecutor to ensure fairness and prevent private vengeance....

The dispute arose from a sessions trial where the appellant, an advocate, sought to have his private counsel conduct the prosecution against the respondent, who was accused of causing the death of the...

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Supreme Court Upholds Executors' Assessment as Executors, Not Trustees — Trust Not Created Until Estate Administration Completed....

The dispute arose from a decision by the High Court regarding the assessment of income tax for K.R. Patel and B.G. Amin, who were executors and trustees under a will executed by Mrs. Bhikubai Chandula...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellant in Electricity Tariff Dispute — Tariff Revision Found Non-compliant with Statutory Provisions....

The dispute arose between Graphite India Ltd. and Durgapur Projects Ltd. regarding the increase in electricity tariffs. Graphite challenged the tariff hikes through three writ petitions in the Calcutt...