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NANDA DULAL PRADHAN AND ANOTHER .....Appellant Vs.
DIBAKAR PRADHAN AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Civil Procedure – Setting Aside Ex-parte Decree – On setting aside the ex-parte decree, the parties are restored to their original positions at the time of passing the ex-parte decree – Defendants who failed to file a written statement can still participate in the suit proceedings and cross-examine witnesses – High Court's observation that reopening the suit w...
(2)
RAVI SHARMA .....Appellant Vs.
STATE (GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ANOTHER .....Respondents D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law - Last Seen Theory - When the last seen theory is found to be not true, there must be more concrete and clinching evidence to implicate the accused. [Paras 12-14]
Criminal Law - Motive - Circumstantial Evidence - In cases of circumstantial evidence, motive assumes significance. Though the motive may pale into insignificance in a case involving eyewitnesses, it may not be ...
(3)
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Appellants Vs.
THE UNITED PLANTERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitutional Law - Transfer of Writ Petitions - The Supreme Court examined the feasibility of transferring writ petitions challenging the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015, pending before various High Courts to the Supreme Court. It emphasized the need to have the benefit of High Court judgments before addressing the issues at the Supreme Court level.
Retrospective Effect...
(4)
TALLI GRAM PANCHAYAT .....Appellant Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Environmental Law - Environmental Clearance - Ecologically Sensitive Area - Appellant challenged the environmental clearance granted to Ultratech Cement Limited for limestone mining on grounds of ecological sensitivity, lack of consent from private landholders, and adverse environmental impacts. The clearance was challenged under Section 16 of the NGT Act .
Natural Justice - Com...
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S. CHANDRASEKHARAN AND OTHERS .....Appellants Vs.
M. DINAKAR AND ANOTHER .....Respondents D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Compensation - Loss of Love and Affection - Loss of love and affection is comprehended within loss of consortium and should not be awarded as a separate head. The Constitution Bench in Pranay Sethi recognized only three conventional heads under which compensation can be awarded: loss of estate, loss of consortium, and funeral expenses.
Motor Vehicles A...
(6)
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA .....Appellant Vs.
SRI P. NAGARAJU @ CHELUVAIAH AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Arbitration and Conciliation – Award Modification – The court held that it is not permissible to modify an arbitral award under Sections 34 or 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The appropriate remedy is to set aside the award and remit the matter to the Arbitrator in terms of Section 34(4) of the Act .
Market Value Determination – The court examined the determi...
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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BHILAI STEEL PLANT BHILAI .....Appellant Vs.
MAHESH KUMAR GONNADE AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law - Appointment on Basis of False Caste Certificate - Employment Secured through False Pretenses - The respondent obtained employment as a Management Trainee (Technical) under the Scheduled Tribe (ST) quota at Bhilai Steel Plant using a false ST certificate. The High-Level Caste Scrutiny Committee later found the respondent belonged to the Halba/Koshti community, categorized as Other Bac...
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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BHILAI STEEL PLANT BHILAI .....Appellant Vs.
MAHESH KUMAR GONNADE AND OTHERS .....Respondents D.D
11/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Service Law - Appointment on Basis of False Caste Certificate - Employment Secured through False Pretenses - The respondent obtained employment as a Management Trainee (Technical) under the Scheduled Tribe (ST) quota at Bhilai Steel Plant using a false ST certificate. The High-Level Caste Scrutiny Committee later found the respondent belonged to the Halba/Koshti community, categorized as Other Bac...
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ABHIMANYU PARTAP SINGH .....Appellant Vs.
NAMITA SEKHON AND ANOTHER .....Respondents D.D
06/07/2022
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Permanent Disability - The claimant, a five-and-a-half-year-old child at the time of the accident, suffered 100% permanent disability due to multiple severe injuries, including cerebral edema, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis. The MACT awarded compensation of Rs. 900,000, which the High Court enhanced to Rs. 2,320,000. The Supreme Court further considered the adequacy...