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Supreme Court Upholds Tax Exemption Criteria for Charitable Trusts Under Income Tax Act, 1961 — Clarifies Definition of Charitable Purpose. The court ruled that activities for profit cannot be linked to the advancement of charitable objects under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961....

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of 'charitable purpose' under the Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly focusing on Section 2(15) which defines charitable purposes. The case arose from app...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case with Emphasis on Eyewitness Testimony. The conviction was affirmed based on credible eyewitness accounts and corroborative medical evidence, despite procedural issues regarding the discovery of the weapon....

This case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The appellant was convicted by the trial court and the conviction was ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Homicide Case Due to Evidence of Aggression. Defective Investigation Noted but Conviction Affirmed Based on Established Aggression and Serious Injuries....

The case involved multiple appeals stemming from a violent incident where the prime accused, Surjaram, and others attacked the deceased, Ladduram, and others over a land dispute. The incident occurred...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Appeal in Land Dispute Case — Res Judicata Principle Applied....

The Supreme Court addressed appeals from the State of Andhra Pradesh concerning land disputes involving three original suits. The High Court had dismissed the State's appeal, citing res judicata due t...

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Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal's Authority in Delhi School Education Act Case — Clarifies Back Wages Issue. The court ruled that the Tribunal does not have express power to award back wages under the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, and the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973....

The dispute arose from the termination of a teacher at Guru Harkishan Public School, a minority institution, following allegations of misconduct. The teacher, who resigned under duress, contested the ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Grant of Probate in Will Dispute — Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding Execution Not Cleared....

This case involved an appeal by the appellant against the dismissal of her petition for grant of probate concerning a Will executed by her mother, Smt. Amarjeet Mamik. The appellant, Smt. Kavita Kanwa...

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Supreme Court Addresses Liability in Fire Tragedy Case — Compensation Ordered for Victims. The court found the organizers liable for negligence and the State for failing to ensure compliance with safety regulations....

The writ petition was filed by victims of a fire tragedy that occurred on April 10, 2006, during an event organized by Mrinal Events and Expositions in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in 65 fatalitie...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Relinquishment Deed in Joint Hindu Family Property Dispute. The relinquishment deed was executed by the Karta for legal necessity and was upheld as valid, while the suit was found to be barred by limitation....

The dispute arose from a partition deed executed on 15th April 1961, dividing joint Hindu family properties among three branches. On 13th March 1969, a relinquishment deed was executed by M.R. Rajashe...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against High Court Order Upholding Settlement Commission's Order in Income Tax Settlement Case. Settlement Commission's Order Passed Pursuant to High Court's Interim Direction Held Valid Despite Statutory Time Limit Under Section 245HA of Income Tax Act, 1961....

The appellants, partners of a business, were subjected to a search under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Notices under Section 153A were issued for assessment years 1998-1999 to 2004-2005. Th...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction and Death Sentence for Rape and Murder of Minor. The court confirmed the death sentence due to the heinous nature of the crime against a minor, emphasizing the need for deterrence....

The case involved the appellant, Irappa Siddappa Murgannavar, who was convicted for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl, R, by the High Court of Karnataka. The prosecution's case was built on cir...