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Supreme Court Allows Candidates' Appointment in Police Service Despite Criminal Charges — Upholds Screening Committee's Authority. The court ruled that acquittal does not automatically confer suitability for police service, emphasizing the need for a thorough assessment by the Screening Committee....

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning the appointment of candidates as Constables in the Delhi Police, who had criminal charges against them but were acquitted. The Commissioner of Police cha...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Externment Order Due to Retaliatory FIRs. Externment Order Found Arbitrary and Malafide, Violating Personal Liberty Under Section 56 of Maharashtra Police Act, 1951....

The case involved an appeal against an externment order issued under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, against the appellant, Rahmat Khan, who had been accused of serious offenses including extortion....

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals Against Show Cause Notices for Encroachment on National Highway — Jurisdictional Authority Lacked. The show cause notices were found unauthorized as they were issued under the wrong legislative framework, lacking jurisdiction....

The dispute arose from show cause notices issued to the appellants alleging encroachment on a National Highway. The appellants challenged these notices in writ petitions, arguing that the notices were...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Bank Guarantee Dispute — Clarifies Legal Status of Scheduled Banks. The Court ruled that a Bank Guarantee from ICBC, a Scheduled Bank, was valid and should not be replaced by one from a Scheduled Indian Bank, as there was no legal basis for such a requirement....

The dispute arose from a judgment and order dated 27.11.2020, by the Delhi High Court, which dismissed an appeal filed by the Appellant under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, ...

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Supreme Court Directs Reference to Larger Bench on Employees' Pension Scheme Issues. The court found the insistence on a cut-off date for exercising options under the Employees' Pension Scheme to be arbitrary and unjustified....

The dispute involved the Employees Provident Fund Organisation and various respondents concerning the Employees' Pension Scheme. The Supreme Court addressed multiple petitions challenging the High Cou...

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Supreme Court Quashes Haryana's Notification on Creamy Layer Criteria in Backward Classes Reservation Due to Violation of Constitutional Principles. The identification of creamy layer must consider social and economic factors, not solely economic criteria, as mandated by the 2016 Act....

The dispute arose from the notifications issued by the State of Haryana regarding the identification of the creamy layer among backward classes for reservation in services and educational institutions...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Conviction for Murder and Conspiracy — Upholds Life Imprisonment. The appellant was identified by multiple eyewitnesses despite not being named in the FIR, and the absence of a Test Identification Parade was deemed immaterial....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for murder and conspiracy under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant, Lala @ Anurag Prakash Aasre, was con...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Quashing of Charges in Criminal Case — High Court's Order Set Aside. The High Court's decision to quash the chargesheet was found to be erroneous as it ignored substantial evidence against the accused....

The case involved an appeal against the High Court's decision to quash criminal proceedings against the respondent, Bharathi, for offences under Sections 420, 302 r/w 109 IPC. The appellant, Saranya, ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Murder Conviction Case Due to Flawed Investigation. The investigation was found to be biased, leading to wrongful accusations against the informant and her family....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of three individuals for the murder of Pappu @ Nand Kishore, with the prosecution alleging that they attacked the victim with a knife and lathis. The...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in Insurance Claim Dispute — Modifies Interest Rate. The court found that the complaint was filed within the limitation period due to the insurer's actions extending the cause of action. The reliance on the surveyor's report for loss assessment was upheld, and the interest rate was modified from 12% to 9% per annum....

The dispute arose from an insurance claim following a fire incident at the factory of the respondent, M/s. Hareshwar Enterprises (P) Ltd. The appellant, National Insurance Company Ltd., was aggrieved ...