(1)
K.S. JOSEPH ..... Vs.
PHILIPS CARBON BLACK LTD. AND ANOTHER .....Respondent D.D
11/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts: The appellant, K.S. Joseph, appealed against the rejection of his plea to quash the order of cognizance and issuance of summons in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case involved bounced cheques and issues related to delay, jurisdiction, and compliance with procedural requirements.Issues: The delay in filing the complaint, non-compliance with Section 200 ...
(2)
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA ..... Vs.
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE VELLORE & ORS. .....Respondent D.D
11/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts:Review petitions filed against the judgment of the Supreme Court dated 18th July 2013.Initially placed before a Three-Judge Bench but later ordered to be heard by a Five-Judge Bench.Notice served through substituted service, and matters heard after necessary publication.Various judgments on the scope of review considered.Issues:Whether the judgment in Christian Medical College case needs rec...
(3)
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION ..... Vs.
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondent D.D
08/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts: The case involves the migration of EWA spectrum to UL, allowing existing BWA spectrum to transition to UL. TRAI initiated the process in 2012, leading to the issuance of the National Telecom Policy-2012 by the Government of India. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) made a policy decision allowing migration to UL from UASL and ISP to UL regime.Issues: The validity of the migration de...
(4)
STATE OF KERALA & ORS. ..... Vs.
M/S KERALA RARE EARTH & MINERALS LIMITED & ORS. .....Respondent D.D
08/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts: The State Government initially stayed further action on granting mining leases for non-scheduled minerals, citing the need for a detailed environmental impact study. Subsequently, the State informed the lessee-company of its intention not to grant leases for mineral sand to private parties. Revision applications were filed, and the Central Government directed the State Government to reconsi...
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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ..... Vs.
STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS ETC. D.D
06/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts: The case involves a complaint filed under sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, against a company and its executive director and directors. The High Court, using its power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, quashed the summons issued in the case.Issues: The interpretation of Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and whether the accused compa...
(6)
COMMISSIONER, DELHI VALUE ADDED TAX ..... Vs.
M/S. ABB LTD. .....Respondent D.D
05/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts:The respondent, ABB Ltd., a Public Limited Company, was engaged in the manufacture and sale of engineering goods.The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) invited tenders for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of various electrical equipment for a specific project.The respondent entered into a contract with DMRC to provide transformers, switch-gears, High Voltage Cabl...
(7)
NARAYAN ..... Vs.
BABASAHEB & ORS. .....Respondent D.D
05/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts:Plaintiffs filed a suit seeking partition, challenging sale deeds, and claiming possession and mesne profits.Allegations included improper alienation of ancestral property by the guardian without legal necessity.Issues:Whether the suit filed in 1989 for setting aside the sale deed dated 20.01.1982 is within limitation.Applicability of Articles under the Limitation Act, particularly Article 6...
(8)
COMMON CAUSE AND OTHERS ..... Vs.
UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
04/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts:The original lease of a mining operation had expired.The appellant, Common Cause and Others, sought renewal under the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.Issues:Validity of a mining lease after the original lease has expired but has been renewed.Entitlement to benefits under Section 8A of the amended MMDR Act based on lease renewal application timing.Determination of leaseholder status for those ...
(9)
LILAWATI AGARWAL (D) BY LRS. ..... Vs.
STATE OF JHARKHAND .....Respondent D.D
01/04/2016
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Facts: The case involves the interpretation of Section 30(2) of the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act of 1984. Solatium, a form of compensation for compulsory acquisition, was provided at 15% of the market value of the land before the amendment. The dispute arises from the applicability of enhanced solatium at 30%, even in cases initiated before the amendment, if the award by the Collector or the C...