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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against LIC and Consumer Fora for Lack of Jurisdiction — Petitioner Failed to Establish Any Violation of Fundamental Rights or Statutory Duty. The court held that the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provides an alternative remedy and the High Court under Article 226 should not interfere with concurrent findings of fact....

The petitioner, Narendra Babarao Deshmukh, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Bombay High Court challenging the orders of the National Consumer Disputes Re...

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High Court of Karnataka Upholds Service Tax on Restaurant Services as Valid Exercise of Union Legislative Power. Service Tax on Supply of Food and Drinks in Restaurants is Not a Tax on Sale of Goods but a Tax on Service, Falling Under Entry 97 of List I....

The case involves two intra-court appeals filed under Section 4 of the Karnataka High Court Act, challenging a learned Single Judge's common order dated 03.11.2014, which dismissed the appellants' wri...

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Bombay High Court Allows Petition of CHB Teacher Against University for Denial of Approval and Termination. University's failure to consider representation and termination without notice violates principles of natural justice and University Ordinances....

The Petitioner, Dr. Gaikwad Rajashri Nitin @ Rajashri Prataprao Mohite, was appointed as a Clock Hour Basis (CHB) teacher at Yashwantrao Chavan Vidyalaya, Pachwadi, Satara, run by Rayyat Sikshan Sanst...

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Supreme Court Allows Canara Bank's Appeal in Compassionate Appointment Case — Sets Aside Compensation and Costs, Directs Reconsideration of Age Relaxation. The Court held that the High Court erred in substituting its own view on financial distress and in awarding compensation and costs without finding mala fides....

The case involves an appeal by Canara Bank against a judgment of the Kerala High Court that directed the bank to appoint the respondent, Ajithkumar G.K., on compassionate grounds and awarded compensat...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in U.P. Gangsters Act Case — Quashes FIR for Lack of Anti-Social Activity. Property Disputes of Civil Nature Cannot Be Basis for Prosecution Under Sections 2 and 3 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986....

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by Jay Kishan and others against the State of Uttar Pradesh and others, challenging the dismissal of their writ petition by the Allahabad High Court. The Hig...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Accident Victim in Motor Accident Claim Case — 100% Disability Assessed by Medical Board Must Be Accepted. Compensation Enhanced to Rs.48.70 Lakhs for Comatose Claimant with Full Dependency....

The claimant-appellant, Prakash Chand Sharma, was injured in a motor accident on 23 March 2014 when a Maruti Omni driven negligently on the wrong side hit his motorcycle. He suffered severe injuries i...

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Supreme Court Acquits Convict in Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. Circumstantial Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Section 302 IPC....

The case involved the appellant Hansraj, convicted for the murder of Ramlal under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The conviction was based solely on cir...

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Injured Student in Motor Accident Case — Notional Income Fixed at Rs.10,000 Per Month Instead of Minimum Wages. The Court held that a student's notional income should not be based on minimum wages and recomputed compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appeal arises from a motor accident claim where the claimant-appellant, Deepak Singh alias Deepak Chauhan, a student, suffered grievous injuries in a collision on 12 October 2012. The Motor Accide...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal and Quashes SC/ST Act Proceedings Against Appellant for Alleged Caste Abuse in Private Office — Incident Not in 'Public View' Under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Alleged Abuse Occurred Inside Complainant's Office Chamber, Not Open to Public View, Thus Ingredients of Offence Not Made Out....

The appellant, Karuppudayar, approached the Supreme Court challenging the High Court of Madras's order dismissing his petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) to quash...