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Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in Murder Case — Acquits Two, Convicts One Under Lesser Charge. The court found that the appellants exceeded their right of private defence, leading to a modification of their conviction from Section 302 to Section 304 Part I IPC....

The case involved the appellants Suresh Singh, Mohinder Singh, and Chander Pal, who were convicted for the murder of Mahipal and sentenced to life imprisonment and ten years of rigorous imprisonment, ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition of Former Ruler in Forest Rights Dispute — High Court's Equating of Ruler with State Government Overstepped Jurisdiction....

The dispute arose from a claim by a former ruler regarding rights over forest produce in the Kutlehar Forest, located in Himachal Pradesh. The respondent, Raja Mahendra Pal, approached the High Court ...

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order Under Foreign Exchange Act Due to Delay in Execution. Unexplained Delay in Execution of Detention Order Found to Undermine the Authority's Satisfaction Under Section 3 of the Act....

The case involved an appeal against a detention order issued under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974, against Ramesh Nahar, the husband of the appel...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Right of Audience by Power of Attorney Holder Due to Lack of Court Permission. Power of Attorney Holders Cannot Represent Parties in Criminal Proceedings Without Prior Court Approval as per Criminal Procedure Code....

The dispute arose when the appellant, claiming to be the power of attorney holder for a couple residing in Kuwait, sought permission from the Sessions Court in Trivandrum to represent them in a crimin...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Departmental Proceedings Case — Reinstatement Ordered After Acquittal in Criminal Case. The court found that the departmental proceedings should have been stayed pending the outcome of the criminal case, as both were based on the same facts....

The dispute arose between a government employee and Bharat Gold Mines Ltd. regarding the continuation of departmental proceedings while a criminal case was pending. The appellant, Capt. M. Paul Anthon...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Fishery Rights Dispute — Upholds Settlement for Maimal Community. The court found that the Maimal Community's eligibility for fishery rights should not be restricted by geographical boundaries....

The dispute arose from the settlement of fishery rights in Assam, where the appellant, a cooperative society formed by the Maimal Community, challenged the cancellation of their settlement by the Depu...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Qualification Rules for Promotion — Court upheld the validity of qualification requirements for promotion under the Rules. The insistence on matriculation qualifications was justified as the rules provided for conditions of service and avenues for promotion....

The dispute arose from writ petitions filed by respondents seeking to quash certain qualification requirements for promotion under the Jammu & Kashmir Geology and Mining (Subordinate) Service Recruitm...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order in Arbitration Dispute Over Electricity Supply Agreement — Restores Subordinate Judge's Decision....

The dispute arose from an agreement dated April 28, 1961, between the parties for the supply of electrical energy, with a specified contract demand of 68 KWs. The respondent contended for a reduction ...

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Order in Land Dispute Case — Interpretation of Will and Bhumidhari Rights Clarified....

The case involved a dispute over land rights following the death of Arjun Singh, who had executed a Will in 1952. The plaintiffs, claiming to be the sisters' sons of Arjun Singh, sought a 1/3rd share ...

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Supreme Court Restores Trial Court's Award in Arbitration Dispute — Finality of Interim Award Affirmed. The court found that the interim award made by the Arbitrator was final and binding upon signing, and the Arbitrator could not revise it thereafter....

The dispute arose from an agreement related to the construction of a High Level Bridge over the Ghaggar River, leading to arbitration due to claims made by the appellant. The Arbitrator issued an inte...