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Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in Murder Case — Reduces Charge to Section 304 IPC. The court found that the appellant did not have the intention to cause murder, leading to a conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC instead of Section 302 IPC....

The case involved K. Ramakrishnan Unnithan, who was charged with multiple offences including murder under Section 302 IPC for the death of Kesava Pillai. The incident occurred on 17th April 1985, when...

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Supreme Court Upholds Tehsildar's Immunity Under Section 197 Cr.P.C. — Official Duty Affirmed....

The dispute arose from actions taken by the Tehsildar of Damoh, who was ordered by the District Collector to collect lease money from the respondent, Sanwaldas. Following the issuance of a Demand Lett...

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Supreme Court Upholds Deduction for Superannuation Fund Contributions — Clarifies Limits on Board's Authority....

The case involved an appeal by the Commissioner of Income Tax against the decision of the Appellate Tribunal regarding the deductibility of contributions made to a superannuation fund. The specific qu...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Tribunal's Order on Promotion Reservation. Tribunal's Application of Law Found Erroneous as Promotion Decision Preceded Relevant Judgment....

The case involved appeals arising from an order by the Central Administrative Tribunal regarding the promotion of the appellant to the post of Superintendent of Customs, which was contested on the gro...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Revenue's Appeal in Income Tax Case — Upholds High Court's Interpretation of Dividend Distribution....

The case arose from an appeal by the Commissioner of Income Tax against M/s. Mysodet (P) Ltd. concerning the applicability of Section 104 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 1975-76. T...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 — Clarifies Suspension of Sentence Provisions....

The case involved an appeal by Maktool Singh challenging the refusal of the High Court to suspend his sentence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 during the pendency of his...

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Supreme Court Upholds Plaintiff's Title in Mortgage Redemption Case — Validity of Sale Deed Affirmed....

The dispute arose from a suit filed by the plaintiff for redemption of a mortgage by conditional sale or for specific performance of a contract for repurchase. The trial court had decreed the suit in ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Executors' Sale of Property Despite Prior Attachment. Executors Validly Sold Property as Attachment Did Not Bind Them; Tenancy Rights Affirmed Under Rent Control Act....

The dispute involved a property originally belonging to S.P. Sadanandan, who executed a Will bequeathing it to his two sons. Following his death in 1948, the executors, including his widow and elder s...

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Supreme Court Upholds Educational Institution's Right to Establish Law College — Arbitrary Refusal by University Quashed....

The dispute arose between an educational institution and a university regarding the establishment of a law college in Sangli. The appellant, Shivaji University, had initially granted permission to the...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Judgment on Bar Council Elections Due to Lack of Jurisdiction. The Bar Council of Kerala's Term Expired Without Valid Extension, Rendering Elections Invalid Under Section 8A of the Advocates Act, 1961....

The dispute arose regarding the validity of elections conducted by the Bar Council of Kerala after its term expired on 27th January 1997. The Bar Council sought an extension of its term from the Bar C...