Land Acquisition Act, 1894 – Section 18 – Limitation Act, 1963 – Section 3 – The court emphasized the importance of the law of limitation, stating that litigation must have an end and cannot be prolonged indefinitely – The court discussed the mandatory nature of Section 3 of the Limitation Act and the discretionary nature of Section 5, which allows for condonation of delay if ‘sufficient cause’ is shown – The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision, dismissing the Special Leave Petition due to the petitioners’ negligence and lack of due diligence in pursuing the matter.
2024 INSC 286 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH PATHAPATI SUBBA REDDY (DIED) BY L.RS. AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COLLECTOR (LA) — Respondent ( Before :…
Consumer Law – Whether respondent file a complaint under the CPA considering the investment was made in a partnership firm attracts Consumer Protection Act – The court finds the complaint not maintainable, as the investment was a commercial transaction and the appellants did not inherit the firm’s liabilities – The Supreme Court sets aside the orders of the lower forums and dismisses the complaint, allowing the respondent to seek other legal remedies.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH ANNAPURNA B. UPPIN AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. MALSIDDAPPA AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, JJ )…
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Section 9 and 13(1) (ia) – Divorce – The Supreme Court finds merit in the appellant/husband’s willingness to undergo the test and partially upholds the Trial Court’s order – The Supreme Court modifies the High Court’s order, directing the appellant/husband to undergo the medical test as per the Trial Court’s direction.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH DEEP MUKERJEE — Appellant Vs. SREYASHI BANERJEE — Respondent ( Before : Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra, JJ. ) Civil Appeal No(S). of…
The primary issue is whether the amalgamation of companies and the resulting transfer of leasehold rights amount to a transfer under the lease deed, requiring payment of unearned increase value to Delhi Development Authority (DDA) – The Court reasoned that the amalgamation did result in a transfer as per the lease deed’s clauses and that the appellant is liable to pay the unearned increase – The appeal was dismissed, confirming DDA’s demand for unearned increase value, and the respondent-DDA was allowed to withdraw the deposited amount with interest.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH M/S. JAIPRAKASH INDUSTRIES LTD. (PRESENTLY KNOWN AS M/S. JAIPRAKASH ASSOCIATES LTD.) — Appellant Vs. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY — Respondent ( Before : Abhay S.…
The court found that the eyewitnesses were tutored by the police, which undermined the prosecution’s case – The absence of independent eyewitness testimony further weakened the case – The court acquitted the appellants due to the substantial doubt raised about the prosecution’s case and ordered an inquiry into the police’s conduct – The appellants had already served over 10 years of incarceration.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH MANIKANDAN — Appellant Vs. STATE BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE — Respondent ( Before : Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal, JJ. ) Criminal…
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 336 and 427 – Murder – Cancellation of Bail — The Supreme Court found the High Court’s orders lacked detailed consideration of facts, especially given the severity of the crime and the specific naming of the respondents in the FIR – The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s orders, cancelled the bail granted to the respondents, and directed them to surrender to custody
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH AQEEL AHMAD — Appellant Vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : C.T. Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, JJ. ) Criminal…
Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 – Section 9 – Refund of stamp duty paid for an increase in share capital – The Supreme Court examined whether Form No. 5 is an “instrument” under the Stamp Act and if the notice of increased share capital materially alters the Articles of Association, requiring fresh stamp duty – The Court upheld the High Court’s decision, stating that the Articles of Association are the only instruments liable for stamp duty and that the maximum cap applies as a one-time measure – The appellants were directed to refund the stamp duty with interest.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER — Appellant Vs. NATIONAL ORGANIC CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. — Respondent ( Before : Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prasanna B. Varale,…
“Absence of Motive Not a Defense: Court Rejects Appeal Against Murder Conviction Based on Strong Eyewitness Testimony”
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH CHANDAN — Appellant Vs. THE STATE (DELHI ADMN.) — Respondent ( Before : Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prasanna B. Varale, JJ. ) Criminal Appeal No.788…
– The Appellant claimed ‘Mochi’ caste, which was validated and granted by the Scrutiny Committee – The Respondents’ argument that a reserved category in one state cannot be granted reservation in another state has no relevance in this case, as the Appellant’s claim was based on her forefathers’ genealogical caste history – The Scrutiny Committee verified the Appellant’s claim as applicable to Maharashtra – Considering the peculiar facts and circumstances, the instant appeals stand allowed.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH NAVNEET KAUR HARBHAJANSING KUNDLES @ NAVNEET KAUR RAVI RANA — Appellant Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : J.K. Maheshwari…
“Panchayat Teacher Recruitment in M.P.: Supreme Court Divided View (Referred to Larger Bench to Decide)”
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH KRISHNADATT AWASTHY — Appellant Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : J.K. Maheshwari and K.V. Viswanathan, JJ. ) Civil…