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Limitation in consumer protection cases should be interpreted holistically, considering the continuing cause of action and prioritizing substantive rights over strict procedural time bars. A suit in representative capacity (Order 1, Rule 8 CPC) is not maintainable if lacking locus standi, and a prior decree (res judicata) bars subsequent suits on the same subject matter, notwithstanding varying reliefs. Agreement to sell immovable property incurs stamp duty as deemed conveyance via implied/symbolic possession transfer, with duty applying to the agreement (instrument), not the sale (transaction). The Supreme Court emphasized that the goal is to ensure just and fair compensation, even if it exceeds the claimed amount. It recalculated the compensation, considering the claimant’s monthly income, future prospects, 40% permanent disability, medical expenses, attendant charges, special diet and transportation, pain and suffering, and loss of income during treatment. The final compensation was determined to be Rs. 17,82,825, modifying the awards of the MACT and High Court. The Civil Appeal was allowed, with interest as awarded by the Tribunal. This decision underscores the principle of providing fair compensation to accident victims based on comprehensive assessment of their losses and suffering. In child custody cases, the lawpoint is that the welfare of the minor child is the paramount consideration, and a Habeas Corpus writ petition is maintainable only when the child’s detention is proven illegal or without legal authority

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article – 226 – Refund the amount of excise duty – Petitions is filed by the respondents and has directed the appellants to refund the amount of excise duty paid by the respondents without requiring the respondents to pursue the remedy available under the statutory provisions

  (2000) 120 ELT 291 : (2001) 10 SCC 617 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. INGERSOLL RAND (INDIA) LTD. — Respondent (…

Penal Code, 1860, Section 376—Rape—Acquittal—Sole testimony of the prosecutrix and the medical evidence that prosecutrix had an abrasion on the left elbow, an abrasion on her arm and a contusion on her leg—But these marks of injuries, by themselves, are not sufficient to establish rape

2007(4) LAW HERALD (SC) 2754 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice  R.V. Raveendaran The Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.Sudershan Reddy Criminal Appeal No. 624 of 2005…

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 – Section – 11, 36 – Introduction of New Telecommunication Policy – Whether appellant is liable to pay Access Deficit Charges to BSNL for the period commencing from 14.11.2004 to 26.8.2005 in respect of its service provided under its brand name “WALKY”

  (2008) 2 CompLJ 405 : (2008) 5 JT 657 : (2008) 6 SCALE 523 : (2008) 10 SCC 556 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA TATA TELESERVICES LTD. — Appellant Vs.…