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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

Consumer Limitation

Limitation in consumer protection cases should be interpreted holistically, considering the continuing cause of action and prioritizing substantive rights over strict procedural time bars.

Mar 3, 2025 sclaw

C P C

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.

Feb 16, 2025 sclaw

Consumer Limitation

Limitation in consumer protection cases should be interpreted holistically, considering the continuing cause of action and prioritizing substantive rights over strict procedural time bars.

Mar 3, 2025 sclaw

C P C

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.

Feb 16, 2025 sclaw

Stamp Act State Laws

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).

Feb 16, 2025 sclaw

Accident

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.

Feb 9, 2025 sclaw

Child Custody

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

Feb 9, 2025 sclaw

Consumer Limitation

Limitation in consumer protection cases should be interpreted holistically, considering the continuing cause of action and prioritizing substantive rights over strict procedural time bars.

C P C

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.

Stamp Act State Laws

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).

Accident

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.

Service

Army Rules, 1954 – Rule 13(3)(III)(v) – Discharge from service – Offences for which the red ink entries are awarded, cannot be said to be such gross misconduct which would make the appellant indiscipline and liable to be discharged from service and that too, after a period of long service rendered by him – Order of discharge is wholly unjustified and not sustainable at law – Appeal allowed.

Consumer

Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Section 2(d)(ii) – Deficiency in service – Any loss arising out of inaction and negligence on the part of the Bank, such deficiency is compensable under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Acquittal

(IPC) – Section 409 – Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent -‘criminal breach of trust’ is defined under Section 405 IPC which provides, inter alia, that whoever being in any manner entrusted with property or with any dominion over a property, dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use that property, or dishonestly uses or disposes of that property contrary to law, or in violation of any law prescribing the mode in which such trust is to be discharged, or contravenes any legal contract, express or implied, etc. shall be held to have committed criminal breach of trust

Service

Termination–Reservation–In advertisement, authorities failed to mention in regard to reservation for handicapped person at the outset–Appellants who were handicapped person were appointed–On Contempt petition State cancelled the selection and terminated the service–Service restored with backwages.

Consumer Limitation

Limitation in consumer protection cases should be interpreted holistically, considering the continuing cause of action and prioritizing substantive rights over strict procedural time bars.

C P C

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.

Stamp Act State Laws

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).

Accident

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.

Property Matters

Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950 – Section – 33, 27, 22, 54-It is not in dispute that no opportunity was granted to displaced person on 10.11.1982 and before passing of the order on 11.11.1982 – There was constructive res judicata, and there is no provision to move after 9 years for transfer of the kothi. It is significant that all previous orders which have relevance were suppressed – All previous orders which have relevance were suppressed – Appeal dismissed.

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(2008) 8 JT 295 : (2008) 10 SCALE 551 : (2008) 12 SCC 306 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA BEHARI KUNJ SAHKARI AVAS SAMITI — Appellant Vs. STATE OF U.P.…

Corporate

Interpretation of Statutes – Fiscal statute – Liberal interpretation – Subsidies granted by Government as incentive – The amount of subsidies should not be included in actual cost which expression should liberally be construed.

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

AIR 1994 SC 2727 : (1994) 121 CTR 201 : (1994) 210 ITR 830 : (1994) 6 JT 330 : (1994) 4 SCALE 337 : (1994) 3 SCC 535…

Matrimonial

Evidence Act, 1872 – Section 112 – Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Section 13 – DNA test – Dispute as to paternity of child – Application filed by respondent-husband for DNA test of child allowed by High Court by impugned judgment – Presumption of legitimacy is a presumption of law

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(2009) 2 DMC 644 : (2009) 13 JT 395 : (2010) 157 PLR 241 : (2009) 13 SCALE 400 : (2010) 1 SCC 85 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA RAMKANYA…

Acquittal

Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Section 412 – Stolen property – Ornaments not claimed by accused except one – Offence converted from Section 412 to Section 411 IPC – Sentence reduced from 10 years to three years.

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

AIR 2006 SC 204 : (2005) CriLJ 123 : (2005) 9 JT 433 : (2005) 13 SCC 247 : (2005) AIRSCW 5696 : (2005) 7 Supreme 567 SUPREME COURT…

Land Acquisition

Land Acquisition Act, 1894 – Section – 4(1), 23(1) – Acquisition – Notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of 1894) was published on October 24, 1961 acquiring a large extent of 1669 bighas 18 biswas of land for the planned development of Delhi – It is common knowledge that even in the same village, no two lands command same market value

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(1996) 7 AD 583 : (1996) 9 JT 307 : (1996) 7 SCALE 354 : (1996) 11 SCC 542 : (1996) 6 SCR 231 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA…

C P C

It is settled law that the defendant can raise mutually inconsistent pleadings in the written statement but it is for the Court to consider whether the case can be properly considered in deciding the issue.

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(1996) 7 AD 587 : (1996) 8 JT 292 : (1997) 116 PLR 648 : (1996) 7 SCALE 19 : (1996) 11 SCC 690 : (1996) 5 SCR 538 Supp…

Land Acquisition

No award has been made under Section 11 of the Act – Court leave open the rights of the respondents to claim compensation for the buildings/trees in accordance with law treating the award already made as one not awarding any compensation for the buildings/trees

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(1995) 7 SCALE 310 : (1996) 11 SCC 683 : (1995) 6 SCR 665 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. SHARAN PAL SINGH…

Acquittal

Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 148 and 300 – Unlawful assembly – Murder – Eye witness not naming some of the accused persons in the evidence – In abundant caution the accused persons exonerated.

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

AIR 1998 SC 28 : (1998) CriLJ 62 : (1997) 6 JT 4 : (1997) 4 SCALE 398 : (1997) 11 SCC 546 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA SAUDAGAR SINGH AND…

Corporate

Income Tax Act, 1963 – Section – 256(2) – Investment – Whether on the facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law the Tribunal was justified in holding that the purchase and sales by the assessee of shares in the National Rayon Corporation Ltd. and the Kohinoor Mills Ltd. should be considered as regular dealings

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(1998) 9 JT 275 : (1997) 11 SCC 557 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL) BOMBAY — Appellant Vs. MAGANLAL CHHAGANLAL (P) LTD. — Respondent ( Before…

Civil Cases

Liability to pay damages – As principle of law, the High Court was obviously incorrect in interfering with and modifying the consent decree unless parties agree for the same

Apr 19, 2017 sclaw

(1996) 8 AD 60 : (1996) 9 JT 643 : (1996) 7 SCALE 709 : (1996) 11 SCC 678 : (1996) 6 SCR 669 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA GUPTA…

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C P C

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.

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Stamp Act State Laws

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).

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Accident

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.

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