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PARISONS AGROTECH (P) LTD. AND OTHERS Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
21/08/2015
Facts:The import price of crude palm oil was significantly lower than the price of coconut oil, affecting coconut growers in Kerala.Coconut cultivation is vital for approximately 35 lakh farmers in Kerala, contributing to a significant portion of the state's agricultural income.Issues:The validity of notifications issued by the government banning the importation of crude palm oil through port...
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SRI MALAPRABHA CO-OP SUGAR FACTORY LTD. Vs.
STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
21/08/2015
Facts: The appellant, a captive distillery, challenged a government order dated 12.5.1992, which fixed the price of rectified spirit at Rs. 6/- per litre, with captive distilleries receiving only Rs. 5/- per litre and the balance of Rs. 1/- per litre going to the state government. The appellant had supplied rectified spirit at the rate of Rs. 6/- per litre to various parties during a specific peri...
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VIKRAM SINGH AND OTHERS Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
21/08/2015
Facts: The appellants were convicted under Sections 302 and 364A of the IPC for the kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old boy for ransom.Issues:Whether the imposition of death sentence under Section 364A is constitutional.Interpretation of the term "any other person" in Section 364A.Jurisdiction of High Court under Article 226 after dismissal of a writ petition under Article 32.Held:Th...
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COMMISSIONER, CENTRAL EXCISE AND CUSTOMS, KERALA AND OTHERS Vs.
LARSEN AND TOUBRO LTD. AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
20/08/2015
Facts: The case involves the taxation of composite indivisible works contracts under the Finance Act of 1994. The issue arises from the lack of specificity in the charging section of the Act regarding the taxation of such contracts.Issues:Whether service tax is leviable on composite indivisible works contracts prior to the introduction of the Finance Act, 2007.Whether entering into composite indiv...
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MADRAS INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND OTHERS Vs.
K. SIVASUBRAMANIYAN AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
20/08/2015
Facts:Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) issued an advertisement for vacancies of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor.The respondent, along with others, applied for the post of Associate Professor.The selection process included shortlisting by the Director of the Institute and a Selection Committee conducting interviews and recommending candidates.The Executive Coun...
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ROYAL MEDICAL TRUST (REGD.) AND OTHERS Vs.
UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
20/08/2015
Facts:The case pertains to the denial of approval by the Central Government to new medical colleges seeking permission to admit students to the first year of MBBS course, increase in intake of seats in first-year MBBS course, and renewal of permission for the academic session 2014-15. The denial was based on the Medical Council of India's inability to verify compliance reports of the colleges...
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HARSARUP PANWAR Vs.
Not Found D.D
19/08/2015
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MODERN HOTEL Vs.
COMMISSIONER OF EXCISE AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
19/08/2015
Facts: Modern Hotel, a partnership firm, held an FL-3 liquor license for a bar attached to a hotel. The license renewal was denied due to one of the partners having outstanding abkari arrears to the government. The High Court dismissed Modern Hotel's writ petition, and subsequent appeals were also unsuccessful. Modern Hotel sought a refund of the deposit made for license renewals, citing a go...
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SAKHARAM Vs.
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D
19/08/2015
Facts: The case involves a quarrel between the appellant, Sakharam, and the complainant, resulting in injuries to the complainant's nephew and the death of another individual.Issues:The correctness of the appellant's conviction under Section 325 IPC.The appropriateness of the seven-year sentence imposed on the appellant.Held: The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction under...