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DBS BANK LIMITED SINGAPORE ..... APPELLANT Vs.
RUCHI SOYA INDUSTRIES LIMITED AND ANOTHER ..... RESPONDENTS D.D
03/01/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Application of Section 30(2)(b)(ii) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) to dissenting financial creditors – Entitlement to payment not less than the liquidation value of their security interest – Applicability of the IBC (Amendment) Act, 2019 to pending proceedings and appeals. [Para 22, 23, 24]
Secured Creditors – Diff...
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BRIJ NARAYAN SHUKLA (D) THR. LRS. …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
SUDESH KUMAR ALIAS SURESH KUMAR (D) THR. LRS. & ORS. …RESPONDENT(S)
Bench: D.D
03/01/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Title and Possession of Property – Ownership Claim through Sale Deed Validated – Plaintiff appellant’s ownership of disputed land established through registered sale deed dated 21.01.1966 from erstwhile Zamindar. Attempt to construct on land led to dispute in 1975. Trial Court and First Appellate Court's findings upheld, decreeing suit for possession in plaintiff's favor....
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VASHIST NARAYAN KUMAR …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS. …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
02/01/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Error in Date of Birth on Application – Minor Discrepancy – Appellant's candidature for Police Constable was rejected due to a mismatch in the date of birth in the application form (08.12.1997) and educational certificates (18.12.1997). The appellant contended the error was inadvertent, with no advantage gained, as he met the age criteria regardless. [Paras 2-4, 11, 18]
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KANWAR RAJ SINGH (D) TH. LRS. …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
GEJO. (D) TH.LRS & ORS. …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
02/01/2024
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Sale Deed Dispute – Land ownership dispute involving land measuring 71 kanals 8 marlas – Discrepancy between original and interpolated sale deed – Original sale deed showing sale of entire land, while interpolated version showing sale of only 1/3rd of the land. [Paras 1, 11]
Interpretation of Registered Document – Application of Section 47 of the Registration A...
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RAM KISHOR ARORA …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
15/12/2023
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Arrest Procedure under PMLA – Appellant's arrest by ED challenged – Question of law: legality of ED's practice of not furnishing a copy of arrest grounds to the arrestee at the time of arrest – Appellant contends violation of Section 19 of PMLA and fundamental rights under the Constitution. [Para 3]
Factual Background – Appellant, founder of M/s Supertech Limited...
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SUSHMA SHIVKUMAR DAGA & ANR. …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
MADHURKUMAR RAMKRISHNAJI BAJAJ & ORS. …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
15/12/2023
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Arbitration Clause in Property Agreements – Applicability to Subsequent Development Agreements and Conveyance Deed – Tripartite Agreements dated 31.03.2007 and 25.07.2008 containing arbitration clauses form the basis of subsequent Development Agreements and a Conveyance Deed – Disputes arising out of these agreements referred to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act....
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Sayunkta Sangarsh Samiti & Anr. …..Appellants Vs.
State of Maharashtra & Ors. ……….Respondents D.D
15/12/2023
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Slum Rehabilitation Scheme – Mumbai Slums – Legal challenge to the allotment process of a Slum Rehabilitation Scheme under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971. The appeal contests the High Court’s decision dismissing a writ petition concerning the Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s allotment methods in the redevelopment of slums in Lower Parel Division, Mumbai. [Paras 1-2, 3-...
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SAUMYA CHAURASIA …APPELLANT(S Vs.
DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
14/12/2023
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Bail Rejection Upheld – High Court of Chhattisgarh's decision to reject bail application upheld – Appellant, Saumya Chaurasia, arrested in connection with crimes under IPC and PMLA, involved in a large-scale extortion racket – No compelling reason for granting bail observed. [Para 30]
Misrepresentation in SLP – Attempt by appellant to misrepresent facts in the Specia...
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MOHAMMED ABDUL WAHID …APPELLANT(S) Vs.
NILOFER & ANR. …RESPONDENT(S) D.D
14/12/2023
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Equating Party to Suit with a Witness – Analysis Under CPC and Indian Evidence Act – The Supreme Court concluded that there is no fundamental difference between a party to a suit and a witness for the purpose of evidence. Both are treated similarly in the context of producing evidence, either documentary or oral. Emphasized that the party to a suit, when acting as a witness, is subject...