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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

Agreement of re-conveyance – – The father of the respondent had obtained the sale deed in the name of the minor, obviously he is bound by the agreement of re conveyance as well. Having received the money, he had not executed the sale deed – The subsequent purchaser is bound by this decree of specific performance and liable to re-convey

  (1996) 9 AD 406 : (1996) 8 SCALE 687 : (1997) 1 SCC 475 : (1996) 8 SCR 720 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA NIVARTI GOVIND INGALE AND OTHERS…

Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Section 300 – Evidence Act, 1872 – Section 9, 45 – Murder – Identification of dead body – Finger prints of deceased taken through spoon method – Receipt produced by prosecution bearing thumb impression of deceased, not proved – Comparison of finger prints of deceased with that of thumb impression – Would be of no consequence

  AIR 2007 SC 1028 : (2007) CLT 847 Supp : (2006) 12 SCALE 470 : (2006) 9 SCR 733 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA SADASHIO MUNDAJI BHALERAO — Appellant…

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) – Section 465(2) – Sanction for prosecution – Irregularity in – Effect of – Irregularity in sanction would not by itself render the trial vitiated. Terrorist & Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act-Section 3(4) – Harbour – Meaning of – Must be understood in its ordinary meaning as for penal provision – Mens rea is not excluded from constituting harbouring.

  AIR 1998 SC 201 : (1998) CriLJ 369 : (1997) 9 JT 18 : (1997) 6 SCALE 689 : (1997) 8 SCC 732 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA KALPNATH RAI…