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ANVERSINH @ KIRANSINH FATESINH ZALA .....Appellant Vs.
STATE OF GUJARAT .....Respondent D.D
12/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Kidnapping and Consensual Affair – The appellant argued that the minor girl's consent should be a defense due to their consensual relationship. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, emphasizing that the consent of a minor is immaterial under Section 361 IPC. The Court noted that the statutory provisions do not allow for the consent of the minor as a valid defense ...
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HIMACHAL PRADESH BUS STAND MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HPBSM&DA) .....Appellant Vs.
RESPONDENT(S): THE CENTRAL EMPOWERED COMMITTEE ETC. AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
12/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Environmental Law – Unauthorized Construction – The appellant constructed a Hotel-cum-Restaurant in the Bus Stand Complex without requisite permissions, in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's findings, directing the demolition of the illegal structure, emphasizing the necessity of strict compliance with environmental laws and the sta...
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THE MAVILAYI SERVICE COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CALICUT AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
12/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Income Tax – Deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i) – The appeals involved the interpretation of Section 80P(2)(a)(i) and Section 80P(4) of the Income Tax Act, concerning the eligibility of cooperative societies providing credit facilities to their members. The Supreme Court held that the benevolent provisions of Section 80P must be read liberally and in favor of the assessee. The Court ...
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HIGH COURT OF KERALA .....Appellant Vs.
RESHMA A. AND OTHERS ETC. .....Respondent D.D
11/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Judicial Service – Appointment beyond Advertised Vacancies – The Supreme Court considered whether appointments to the post of Munsiff-Magistrate can be made beyond the number of probable vacancies advertised, as per Rule 7(2) of the Kerala Judicial Service Rules, 1991. The High Court had held that vacancies arising within a year of the approval of the select list by the Governor should...
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IREO GRACE REALTECH PVT. LTD .....Appellant Vs.
ABHISHEK KHANNA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
11/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Consumer Law – Unfair Trade Practices – The Supreme Court examined whether the terms of the Apartment Buyer's Agreement, particularly those concerning penalties for delay and obligations of the buyers, constituted unfair trade practices under Section 2(1)(r) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court found that the agreement was heavily one-sided, in favor of the developer, an...
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M/S. N.N. GLOBAL MERCANTILE PRIVATE LIMITED .....Appellant Vs.
M/S. INDO UNIQUE FLAME LIMITED AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
11/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Arbitration Law – Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement in Unstamped Contracts – The Supreme Court examined whether an arbitration agreement within an unstamped commercial contract is valid and enforceable. The Court held that the arbitration agreement is an independent agreement, not chargeable to stamp duty, and thus, the non-payment of stamp duty on the commercial contract does no...
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BEGHAR FOUNDATION THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs.
JUSTICE K.S. PUTTASWAMY (RETD.) AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
11/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Constitutional Law – Judicial Review of Speaker's Certification – The Supreme Court addressed whether the decision of the Speaker of the House of People under Article 110(3) of the Constitution to certify a bill as a 'Money Bill' under Article 110(1) is subject to judicial review. The Court held that while the certification by the Speaker is generally conclusive, it is subj...
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BHAVEN CONSTRUCTION THROUGH AUTHORISED SIGNATORY PREMJIBHAI K. SHAH .....Appellant Vs.
EXECUTIVE ENGINEER SARDAR SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
06/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Arbitration Law – Jurisdiction and Framework – The Supreme Court discussed the jurisdiction of arbitrators and the procedural framework under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held that the Act itself provides comprehensive procedures for challenging the appointment of arbitrators and that parties must adhere to these statutory provisions without resorting to extras...
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MURALI .....Appellant Vs.
STATE REP. BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE .....Respondent D.D
05/01/2021
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Penal Code – Voluntarily Causing Hurt with a Dangerous Weapon – Attempt to Murder – The Supreme Court considered whether a compromise between parties could justify the reduction of sentences in cases involving serious non-compoundable offences under Sections 307 and 324 of the IPC. Despite Section 320 CrPC not listing these sections as compoundable, the Court acknowledged that an...