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Supreme Court Allows Extension for Reference Disposal in Housing Board Case. The court granted a fresh vakalatnama and extended the time for disposal of the Reference to ensure timely resolution of the matter....

The case involved the State of West Bengal and the West Bengal Housing Board regarding procedural matters in a civil appeal. A minor controversy arose concerning the representation of the Housing Boar...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Criminal Procedure Case — High Court's Order Set Aside. The Supreme Court found that the High Court improperly exercised its powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, by considering the merits of the case....

The case involved an appeal against an order of the Patna High Court that allowed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, filed by the second respondent. The petition cha...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Conviction in IPC Offences Due to Insufficient Grounds for Acquittal. Discrepancies in FIR and Dying Declaration Do Not Undermine Credibility of Witness Testimony Under Sections 147, 448, 323, 302 of IPC....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of seven appellants under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, including Sections 147, 448, and 323. The appellants were convicted for th...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Orders in Criminal Procedure Case — Ensures Fair Trial. The High Court's direction to dispose of the trial without examining merits was improper, violating principles of fair trial under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973....

The case involved an appeal against an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court concerning the examination of defence witnesses in a criminal trial. The appellants challenged the High Court's decision t...

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Supreme Court Awards Compensation in Minor Injury Case — Settlement Reached. The court enhanced the compensation for a minor injured in an accident, directing Rs.9.5 lacs to be paid with specific management instructions for the funds....

The case involved a civil appeal concerning a minor who sustained serious injuries in an accident that occurred on 26.03.1995. The appellant, Poornima, was only 3 years and 10 months old at the time o...

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Supreme Court Awards Compensation in Motor Accident Claims — Compensation amounts enhanced for claimants based on injuries sustained. Court found previous awards inadequate and revised compensation amounts accordingly....

The case involved appeals concerning compensation claims arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 7.7.1999. The claimants, who suffered injuries, initially had their petitions rejected b...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals Against High Court's Order on Equal Pay for Equal Work. The court ruled that the principle of equal pay for equal work does not apply when qualifications and job responsibilities differ significantly....

The dispute arose from several civil appeals concerning the Haryana State Electricity Board's pay scales for employees at its thermal power stations in Panipat and Faridabad. The appellants, the Harya...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Dowry Death Case — Acquittal of Appellant Ordered. The prosecution failed to establish the essential elements of dowry death under Section 304-B IPC, leading to the acquittal of the appellant....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for the dowry death of his wife, Suman Bala. The appellant was initially acquitted by the Sessions Court, but the High Court reverse...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Murder Conviction Case with Modified Sentence. The court found that the facts warranted a conviction under Section 304 Part I instead of Section 302, suggesting a custodial sentence of 10 years as appropriate....

The case involved an appeal against the conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on December 9, 2001, when the deceased, Thiruppat...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail Cancellation Order Due to Irrelevant Considerations. High Court's Decision Lacked Adequate Reasoning and Failed to Address Relevant Parameters Under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973....

The case involved an appeal against the cancellation of bail granted to the appellant by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The appellant, along with two others, was arrested for attempted murder under Se...