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M. Radheshyamlal …APPELLANT Vs.
V Sandhya and Anr. Etc. …RESPONDENTS D.D
18/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Civil Law – Adverse Possession – Inadequate Pleadings and Proof –Court, in this case, clarified the legal principles governing the claim of adverse possession. The Court emphasized that such a claim requires adequate pleadings and proof, including the establishment of continuous, peaceful, and open possession adverse to the true owner for over twelve years. [Para 9, 12-16]
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JAIPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD. & ORS. …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
ADANI POWER RAJASTHAN LTD. & ANR. RESPONDENT(S)/APPLICANT(S D.D
18/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Late Payment Surcharge Dispute – Request for payment of Rs.1376.35 crore as LPS by Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (APRL) from Rajasthan Discoms under PPA-2010 – Applicant relies on Article 8.3.5 of the PPA-2010 – Main appeal related to additional payment claims under PPA-2010 due to change in law was previously disposed of [Paras 2, 4].
Judicial History – The Su...
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SOMNATH ...APPELLANT Vs.
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. ...RESPONDENTS D.D
18/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law - Unlawful Detention and Assault by Police - Compensation and Accountability - legality and repercussions of the actions of police officers, especially in relation to the unlawful detention and assault of the appellant, Somnath, by respondent no.2, a police officer. The appellant was subjected to undignified treatment, including being paraded half-naked, and was detained illegally des...
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EKENE GODWIN & ANR. ...APPELLANT(S) Vs.
STATE OF TAMIL NADU ...RESPONDENT(S) D.D
18/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Fair Trial – Right to Legal Representation –Court examined whether the trial procedure adopted by the Trial Court in the absence of legal representation for the appellants adhered to the principles of a fair trial. The Court scrutinized the conduct of the Trial Court in recording examination-in-chief of prosecution witnesses without providing legal aid to unreprese...
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MS. X …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
MR. A AND OTHERS …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
18/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Challenge to High Court Order – Appeal against Karnataka High Court's order quashing proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. against the accused for offences under IPC and SC/ST Act – High Court found inconsistencies in the complainant's statements and lack of evidence for the forced abortion [Paras 2, 7, 9, 15].
Factual Background – Alleged sexual relationship...
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RAKESH RANJAN SHRIVASTAVA … APPELLANT Vs.
THE STATE OF JHARKHAND & ANR. … RESPONDENTS D.D
15/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Section 143A – Exercise of Power – Discretionary nature – Held, the exercise of power under Section 143A(1) is discretionary, not mandatory. The Court must engage in a prima facie evaluation of the merits of the case and consider the accused’s financial distress and other relevant factors before directing payment of interim compensat...
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JAFAR ... APPELLANT(S) Vs.
STATE OF KERALA ...RESPONDENT(S) D.D
15/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Law – Appeal against Conviction- Identification of Accused – Faulty Procedure – Supreme Court examines the validity of the identification process in a criminal case, specifically addressing the impact of lack of proper identification parade. The Court scrutinizes the manner in which the appellant was identified by the key witness and the implications of the absence of a ...
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ASHOK SANDEEP SINGH …PETITIONER Vs.
THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH …RESPONDENT D.D
15/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Bail Amount Reduction – Challenging High Court's decision maintaining high surety for bail – Petitioner, a retired office clerk, unable to furnish Rs 10 lakhs surety as ordered by High Court and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Prayagraj – Supreme Court finds high bail amount infringes Article 21, right to life and personal liberty – Surety reduced to Rs 25,0...
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M/S GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES AND RESEARCH ...APPELLANT Vs.
PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, NEW DELHI (IMPORT) ...RESPONDENT D.D
15/03/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Customs Law – Valuation of Imported Goods – Assessment and Penalties – The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over the valuation of imported camera stabilizer devices and the applicability of penalties under the Customs Act, 1962. The Court scrutinized the adjudication process, the comparison of the imported goods with previous imports, and the determination of assessable value ...