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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Quashing FIR in Rape Case — Upholds Investigation. The High Court's conclusion that the victim's allegations did not constitute an offence was found to be erroneous, necessitating further investigation....

The case involved appeals by the State of Kerala and the State Women’s Commission against a High Court order that quashed criminal proceedings against several accused in a rape case. The High Court ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Women's Rights in Guardianship Under Hindu Law — Gender Bias in Guardianship Provisions Challenged....

The dispute arose from the interpretation of Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, which designates the father as the natural guardian of a Hindu minor, with the mother as the gu...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Murder Case Due to Reliable Eyewitness Testimony. Eyewitness Accounts and Medical Evidence Confirmed the Assault on the Deceased, Leading to Reversal of Acquittal....

The case involved an appeal by the State of Rajasthan against the acquittal of several accused in a murder case. The Additional Sessions Judge had convicted seven accused for the murder of Bakshish Si...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence and Flawed Identification. The court found that the prosecution failed to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and reliable identification....

The case involved two appeals against the judgment of the Kerala High Court, which had overturned the acquittal of the appellants, Vijayan and Sadanandan, for the murder of Majeendran. The prosecution...

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Supreme Court Upholds Appellants in Income Tax Proceedings — Circular No. 455 Applicable to Pending Appeals....

The dispute arose from the acquisition of certain lands and buildings purchased by the appellants in 1977 for Rs. 2,45,000. The Income Tax Inspector valued the property at Rs. 3,24,000, and later, the...

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Supreme Court Upholds Public Trust Status of Religious Endowment — Clarifies Nature of Societies under Registration Act....

The case involved three civil appeals arising from a judgment of the High Court concerning the status of a Society formed for conducting religious festivals and pujas in Bhubaneshwar. The Hindu Public...

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Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Negligence Against Medical Institution in Medical Malpractice Case — Compensation Awarded....

The case involved a complaint against Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) for alleged medical negligence resulting in severe complications for the complainant, Prasanth S. Dhananka. The complai...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Due to Abatement Following Death of Appellant. The High Court's dismissal was upheld as the appeals involved a common issue that could lead to conflicting decrees....

The dispute involved appeals concerning the dismissal of suits for possession of land based on adoption claims. The plaintiff-respondents filed eight suits in the Sub-Judge's court, which were contest...

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Supreme Court Quashes Compulsory Retirement of Judicial Officer Due to Arbitrary Action and Lack of Evidence. The decision to retire the officer was found to be based on uncommunicated adverse remarks and insufficient justification....

The case involved the appellant, a judicial officer, who was compulsorily retired based on a recommendation from the High Court. The appellant had a service record that included satisfactory evaluatio...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Medical Reimbursement for Non-Life Saving Drug. The court found that the imported drug Norditropin was not classified as life saving, thus justifying the Board's refusal to reimburse expenses....

The dispute arose between the Punjab State Electricity Board and Shri Jasbir Singh regarding the reimbursement of medical expenses for an imported drug, Norditropin, prescribed for the respondent's so...