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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in National Highway Acquisition Compensation Case — District Magistrate Cannot Review SLAO Award Under Section 3G(5) of National Highways Act, 1956. The power under Section 3G(5) is limited to correction of errors apparent on record and cannot be used to re-determine compensation or review the award on merits....

The appeal arose from a land acquisition proceeding under the National Highways Act, 1956 for widening National Highway No. 29 in District Mau, Uttar Pradesh. The Central Government issued a notificat...

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Supreme Court Allows DDA's Appeal in Land Acquisition Case, Overturns High Court's Lapsing Declaration. Constitution Bench decision in Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal overrules earlier precedent, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not apply where possession has been taken but compensation not paid....

The case involves a land acquisition dispute where the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) appealed against a High Court judgment that declared the acquisition of land lapsed under Section 24(2) of the ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Suit for Declaration and Cancellation of Gift Deed and Sale Deed — Order VII Rule 11 CPC Application Rejected as Plaint Discloses Cause of Action. The Court held that the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if it discloses a cause of action, even if the defence may be strong....

The appeal arises from a suit filed by the respondent (plaintiff) before the Delhi High Court seeking declaration and cancellation of a gift deed dated 27.04.2010 and a sale deed dated 10.01.2011, alo...

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Supreme Court Quashes Charges Against Appellant in Cheating Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations — Mere Introduction by Principal Accused and Confessional Statement Not Enough to Sustain Charges Under Sections 406, 420, 506, 120B, 379, 180 IPC....

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by Supriya Jain against the State of Haryana and another respondent, quashing the criminal proceedings against her. The case originated from an FIR registere...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Municipal Water Supply Dispute — Kolkata Municipal Corporation Cannot Disconnect Water Without Following Natural Justice. Notice under Sections 238 and 271 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 for unauthorized use of domestic water for commercial purposes set aside as no opportunity of hearing was given before disconnection....

The appellant, Trust Estate Khimji Keshawji & Anr., owned premises No.30, C.R. Avenue, Kolkata. On 22.08.2008, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation issued a notice under Sections 238 and 271 of the Kolka...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Scheduled Tribe Caste Certificate Case — Affinity Test Cannot Be Sole Basis for Invalidating Claim When Pre-Constitutional Documents Exist. The Court held that once pre-Constitutional documents establish the tribe, further reference to Vigilance Cell is unnecessary, and the Affinity Test cannot be applied as a litmus test under the Constitution of India and relevant rules....

The appellant, Priya Pramod Gajbe, a student who secured admission in the first year of MBBS Degree Course in a college in Maharashtra during the academic year 2016-17 against a seat reserved for Sche...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Caste Certificate Scrutiny Case — Affinity Test Cannot Be Sole Basis to Invalidate Claim When Pre-Constitutional Documents Exist. Pre-Constitutional documents have greater evidentiary value than the Affinity Test, and the Scrutiny Committee must reconsider the claim afresh....

The appellant, Priya Pramod Gajbe, a student who secured admission to the MBBS course against a Scheduled Tribe seat, claimed to belong to the 'Mana' Scheduled Tribe. Her case was referred to the Sche...

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Supreme Court Quashes Contempt Conviction of NTPC Officials in Land Acquisition Compensation Case — No Wilful Disobedience Found. The Court held that mere non-compliance without deliberate intent does not constitute contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and the officials had acted bona fide in interpreting the High Court's judgment....

The present appeals arise from a judgment dated 30.12.2022 of the High Court of Telangana in Contempt Case No. 776/2022, whereby the appellants, who are the Chairman & Managing Director and the Genera...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Overt Act. Conviction under Section 302 read with Section 120B IPC set aside as the only evidence of presence with a weapon was contradicted by key witnesses....

The appellant, Raj Kumar @ Suman, was convicted by the Sessions Court on 27th August 2003 for offences punishable under Section 302 read with Section 120B IPC (murder conspiracy) and Section 307 read ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Dismissal of Quashing Petition in Agreement to Sell Dispute — Civil Nature of Transaction Precludes Criminal Prosecution. Breach of Contract Does Not Attract Offences Under Sections 406 and 420 IPC Without Fraudulent Intent at Inception....

The present appeal arose from a judgment of the Allahabad High Court dismissing an application under Section 482 CrPC filed by the appellants, Kunti and another, seeking quashing of an FIR registered ...

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Supreme Court Quashes Charges Against Appellant in Cheating Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations — Mere Introduction by Principal Accused and Confessional Statement Not Enough to Sustain Charges Under Sections 406, 420, 506, 120B, 379, 180 IPC....

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Lack of Overt Act. Conviction under Section 302 read with Section 120B IPC set aside as the only evidence of presence with a weapon was contradicted by key witnesses....

Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Dismissal of Quashing Petition in Agreement to Sell Dispute — Civil Nature of Transaction Precludes Criminal Prosecution. Breach of Contract Does Not Attract Offences Under Sections 406 and 420 IPC Without Fraudulent Intent at Inception....

Bombay High Court Allows Appeals by Acquiring Body in Land Acquisition Compensation Cases,...

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Karnataka High Court Examines Revision Against Concurrent Conviction in Cheque Dishonour C...

High Court of Karnataka Hears Petitioners in Food Safety and Standards Act Case Seeking Qu...

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Supreme Court Quashes Accused in SC/ST Act Case Due to Lack of Public View Element. Essent...

Supreme Court Restores Interim Maintenance Award for Minor Daughters in Section 125 CrPC C...

Supreme Court Partly Allows Appeals Against High Court Orders Concerning Execution and Sta...