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Supreme Court Remands Case to Regional Joint Director for Fresh Enquiry into Member Eligibility in Cooperative Society. The Court held that the enquiry violated principles of natural justice by not disclosing the Committee's Report and failing to conduct an individual assessment of members under bye-law 17-A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960....

The dispute arose from complaints filed under Section 11 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act 1960, alleging that approximately 2000 members of Shri Chhatrapati Rajaram Sahakari Sakhar Karkhan...

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Supreme Court Allows Assessees in Interest Tax Act Case on Hire-Purchase Instalments. Hire-purchase agreements are distinct from loans, and interest component in instalments is not taxable under Section 2(7) of the Interest-Tax Act, 1974, as it does not constitute interest on loans and advances....

The dispute involved a batch of civil appeals concerning the tax liability of non-banking finance and leasing companies under the Interest-Tax Act, 1974. The appellants, registered with the Reserve Ba...

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Constitution Bench Addresses Free Speech and Ministerial Accountability — Court emphasizes the need for legislative clarity on restrictions to free speech and accountability of Ministers for their statements....

The judgment arose from a reference to the Constitution Bench concerning the implications of free speech and the accountability of Ministers for their statements. The background involved two cases: Wr...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Circumstantial Evidence and Failure to Prove Motive. Conviction under Sections 302 and 201 IPC set aside as prosecution failed to establish complete chain of circumstances and motive, with key witnesses turning hostile and burden under Section 106 Evidence Act not triggered....

The appeal arose from the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for the murder of his two young sons. The prosecution case was based on circumstantial e...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Company and Its Officials in Breach of Trust Case Due to Lack of Prima Facie Evidence. The Court Held That Allegations of Forged Demand and Outstanding Amounts Pertained to Civil Disputes Under Dealership Agreements and Did Not Constitute Criminal Breach of Trust Under Section 406 Indian Penal Code, 1860....

The appeal arose from criminal proceedings initiated by a private complaint alleging criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC against Jotun India Private Limited (JIPL) and its officials. The co...

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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Haryana Assault Case Due to Suppression of Material Facts and Proclaimed Offender Status. The Court held that the High Court's order granting anticipatory bail was vitiated by the respondent's failure to disclose his status as a proclaimed offender....

The State of Haryana appealed against an order of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana granting anticipatory bail to the respondent, Dharamraj, in connection with FIR No.0239 dated 31.07.2020 register...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Landlord-Tenant Dispute Over Executability of Possession Decree Against Municipal Corporation. Decree for Possession of Immovable Property Held Executable Against Judgment-Debtor Despite Corporation's Claim of Public Purpose....

The case involves a dispute between the appellant (original plaintiff, now deceased and represented by legal representatives) and the respondent, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The appellant le...

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Supreme Court Allows Recall of Witness in Criminal Trial for Further Examination — Right to Fair Trial Includes Opportunity to Re-examine Witness on New Evidence. The Court held that rejection of recall prayer after CFSL report became available was a denial of fair trial under Section 311 CrPC....

The appellant, Satbir Singh, filed a criminal appeal against the order of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana dated 14.12.2021, which rejected his prayer for recall of himself as a witness in the trial...