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Constitution of India, 1950, Article 21–Speedy Disposal-Huge back log of cases-Inadequate Judge strength is the “root cause” of the problem-ln furtherance of earlier reforms following directions issued to the National Court Management System Committee (NCMSE)

Jun 15, 2017 sclaw

2017{1) Law Herald (SC) 427 : 2017 LawHerald.Org 587 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Chief Justice T.S. Thakur The Hon’ble Mr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud The…

Constitution

Government Contract – Tender – Cancellation/Discharge of tender – Submission of a tender in response to a notice inviting such tenders is no more than making an offer which State or its agencies are under no obligation to accept

Jun 6, 2017 sclaw

(2013) 12 AD 551 : AIR 2014 SC 390 : (2014) 1 BC 76 : (2013) 15 JT 321 : (2013) 14 SCALE 226 : (2014) 3 SCC 760…

Constitution

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article – 309 – Executive orders – Statutory rules cannot be overridden by executive orders or executive practice. Merely because the Government had taken a decision to amend the rules does not mean that the rule stood obliterated.

Jun 3, 2017 sclaw

(1998) 8 SCC 469 : (1998) SCC(L&S) 1694 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA KUPPUSAMY AND ANOTHER — Appellant Vs. STATE OF T.N. AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : A. M.…

Constitution

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 32 -Conduct of the investigation – A complaint by the Finance Minister that ‘N’ was an agent of foreign intelligence agency and was indulging in anti national activities and had built up a business empire of Rs. 300 crores within a period of nine years, a decision was taken that the matter needs to be probed

Jun 2, 2017 sclaw

(2013) 13 SCALE 201 : (2014) 1 SCC 93 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA RATAN N. TATA — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before…

Constitution

It expedient to record that while it is true that the directions are totally unwarranted and judicial dynamism has its limits to warrant exercise of jurisdiction but since the law courts are having a social duty, issuance of appropriate directions for an enquiry would not be wholly unwarranted.The appeal is disposed of.

May 28, 2017 sclaw

(2001) 1 JT 132 : (2000) 8 SCALE 434 : (2001) 1 SCC 715 : (2000) 5 SCR 19 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA M/S. HINDUSTAN ANTIBIOTIC LTD. —…

Constitution

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Sections 200, 113, 114 read with Section 194 – Composition of offences – Carriage of load beyond permissible limits – Power to compound offence vests with State Government – Notification issued in that regard cannot authorise continuation of offence permitted to be compounded by payment of amount fixed

May 27, 2017 sclaw

AIR 2006 SC 440 : (2005) 10 JT 238 : (2005) 9 SCALE 238 : (2005) 12 SCC 642 : (2006) 1 UJ 27 : (2005) AIRSCW 6097 :…

Constitution

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article – 19(1)(g) – Removal from the priority

May 27, 2017 sclaw

(1996) 5 SCALE 199 : (1996) 10 SCC 94 : (1996) 2 SCR 850 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. SHARMA…

Constitution

Chief Minister and Minister—Appointment of—Whether respondents being members of Rajya Sabha are disqualified under Article 164(4) and 164(1) of Constitution ? NO. Chief Minister and Minister—Appointment of—Person can be appointed, to continue in office without getting himself elected within a period of six consecutive months.

May 21, 2017 sclaw

2007(4) LAW HERALD (SC) 2908 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arijit Pasayat The Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.P. Naolekar Civil Writ Petition No. 296…

Constitution

Grant of special leave petition – Keeping in view the importance of the issues involved and far reaching consequences of the same in the context of child abuse, court have suggested to learned counsel for the parties to formulate issues which may require our consideration and determination.

May 20, 2017 sclaw

(2000) 8 SCALE 386 : (2001) 10 SCC 732 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA SAKSHI — Appellant Vs. UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : A.…

Constitution

There should be no bar to the lodgment of an appeal or petition either by the Union of India or the Public Sector Undertakings before any court or tribunal so as to save limitation. But, before such filing every endeavor should be made to have the clearance of the High Power Committee

May 18, 2017 sclaw

(1994) 70 ELT 45 : (2011) 2 SCALE 498 : (2004) 6 SCC 437 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA OIL AND NATURAL GAS COMMISSION — Appellant Vs. COLLECTOR OF CENTRAL…

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Constitution

Maternity leave as a facet of reproductive rights and dignity is a constitutional guarantee, requiring service rules to be interpreted liberally, not restricting benefit based on children from a previous marriage not in the employee’s custody.

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Acquittal

A flawed investigation, suppression of material evidence in the form of contradictory witness affidavits, and failure to address glaring inconsistencies render prosecution evidence unreliable, necessitating acquittal to ensure a fair trial.

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I P C

Five golden principles for cases based on circumstantial evidence reiterated: (1) circumstances establishing conclusion of guilt must be fully established; (2) facts established consistent only with hypothesis of guilt; (3) circumstances conclusive in nature; (4) exclude every possible hypothesis except guilt; (5) complete chain of evidence leaving no reasonable ground for innocence

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State Laws

Appellant Trust’s contentions regarding non-demarcation, encroachment, and non-delivery of possession are baseless; demarcation was done and acknowledged, alleged encroachment is not proven by evidence, and delivery of possession was contingent on execution of lease deed, a condition appellant failed to meet — Respondent Corporation’s actions were in accordance with prescribed procedures and allotment terms

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