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Supreme Court Upholds Hotel Liability for Theft of Guest's Car from Valet Parking Under Bailment and Infra Hospitium Principles. Insurer as Subrogee Can File Consumer Complaint Jointly with Assured.

The appeal arose from a judgment of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissing the hotel's appeal against an order of the State Co...

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Supreme Court Upholds Hotel Liability for Theft of Guest's Car from Valet Parking Under Bailment and Infra Hospitium Principles. Insurer as Subrogee Can Maintain Consumer Complaint as Co-Complainant.

The appeal arose from a consumer complaint filed by the insurer (United India Insurance Company Ltd.) and the car owner (Respondent No. 2) against the...

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Supreme Court Allows State's Appeal in Excise Duty Case — Licensee Liable for Duty on Liquor Destroyed in Fire. Absolute liability under Rule 7(11)(a) of UP Bottling of Foreign Liquor Rules, 1969 and Rules 708/709 of UP Excise Manual; act of God no defense.

The case arises from a fire incident on 10.04.2003 at the godown of the respondent company, a distillery licensee, which destroyed 35,642 cases of Ind...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Dog on Road Constitutes 'Act of God' Not Negligence. Claimant's Wife Died After Motorcycle Fell Due to Sudden Appearance of Dog; Tribunal Erred in Holding Claimant as Owner of Borrowed Vehicle Under Section 163A of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellant, Shri Vithal, filed a claim petition under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for the death of his wife ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 43B(f) of Income Tax Act — Leave Encashment Deduction Allowed Only on Actual Payment. Clause (f) is not arbitrary or violative of Article 14 as it serves a legitimate purpose of preventing abuse and ensuring employee welfare.

The Supreme Court in this appeal considered the constitutional validity of clause (f) of Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which was inserted b...

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Supreme Court Awards Compensation to Victims of Meerut Fire Tragedy Due to State and Organizer Negligence. State and Organizers Held Jointly and Severally Liable for Deaths and Injuries from Fire at Victoria Park Exhibition Due to Failure to Obtain Permissions and Ensure Fire Safety.

The Supreme Court dealt with a writ petition filed by victims of a fire tragedy that occurred on April 10, 2006, at Victoria Park, Meerut, during the ...

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Appeal by Electricity Company in Electrocution Death Case. Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. held liable for death due to high voltage in support wire of electric pole, affirming strict liability and compensation of Rs.6,30,000.

The case arises from an incident on 24 November 1993, when Deepakkumar J. Bhatt, while participating in a religious ceremony (Tulsi Vivah) in Village ...