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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 Compensation for motor accident claims should be calculated using the multiplier method as per Sarla Verma v. DTC, and split multiplier methods should only be used in specific, justified circumstances

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) – Section 154 – FIR – Delay – No explanation by prosecution for delay in forwarding F.I.R. to Illaqa Magistrate – Defence plea that after recovery of weapon from accused persons names were written in F.I.R. and then forwarded to Magistrate – Witnesses could not identify the assailants

  (1996) 6 SCALE 80 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CHHOTU AND ANOTHER — Appellant Vs. STATE OF HARYANA — Respondent ( Before : S.P. Kurdukar, J; M.K. Mukherjee, J )…