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Supreme Court Upholds Time Limit for Input Tax Credit Claims Under Tamil Nadu VAT Act

Supreme Court Upholds Section 19(11) of Tamil Nadu VAT Act: Input Tax Credit Claims (2018) Date of the Judgment: October 12, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 967 Judges: A.K. Sikri, J., Ashok Bhushan, J. Can a registered dealer claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006, even if the claim […]

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Supreme Court on Fair Consideration in State Largesse Disposal: Powai Panchsheel Co-op Hsg. Society vs. MHADA (2018)

Supreme Court on Fair Consideration in State Largesse Disposal: Powai Panchsheel Co-op Hsg. Society vs. MHADA (2018) Date of the Judgment: October 12, 2018 Citation: Powai Panchsheel Co-op Hsg. Society & Anr. vs. Maharashtra Housing Area Development Authority (MHADA) & Ors. Civil Appeal No. 7608 of 2009, (2018) INSC 944 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J.,

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Arson Case After Compensation: Surender Singh vs. State of Haryana (2018)

Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Arson Case After Compensation: Surender Singh vs. State of Haryana (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a sentence for arson can be reduced based on subsequent compensation paid to the victim. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Surender Singh vs. The State of Haryana & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 October 2018 Date of

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Supreme Court clarifies the applicability of the Limitation Act to applications under Sections 7 and 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: B.K. Educational Services Private Limited vs. Parag Gupta and Associates (2018) INSC 908 (11 October 2018)

Supreme Court Clarifies Limitation Act Applicability to IBC Proceedings Date of the Judgment: 11 October 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 908 Judges: R.F. Nariman, J. and Navin Sinha, J. Can a creditor initiate insolvency proceedings for a debt that is time-barred under the Limitation Act? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question, clarifying the

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Conclusive Circumstantial Evidence: Uppala Bixam vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2018) INSC 894 (11 October 2018)

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Conclusive Circumstantial Evidence LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law – Murder Case Name: Uppala Bixam @ Bixmaiah vs. The State

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Murder Despite Dying Declarations: Mehboob & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra (2018)

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Murder Despite Dying Declarations: Mehboob & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the act of extinguishing fire by the accused mitigates their culpability for murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Mehboob & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Attempted Murder Case: Rakesh & Anr. vs. State of Haryana (2018)

Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Attempted Murder Case: Rakesh & Anr. vs. State of Haryana (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (attempt to murder) was justified and whether the sentence imposed was appropriate. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Rakesh & Anr. vs. State of Haryana Judgment

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case: Sk. Khabir vs. State of West Bengal (2018)

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case: Sk. Khabir vs. State of West Bengal (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction of the accused for murder based on the testimony of related eye-witnesses and corroborated by medical evidence is valid. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sk. Khabir vs. State of West Bengal [Judgment Date]:

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Brother’s Murder Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Raja vs. State of Maharashtra (2018)

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Brother’s Murder Based on Circumstantial Evidence: Raja vs. State of Maharashtra (2018) Date of the Judgment: October 10, 2018 Citation: Not Available in the provided document Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., S. Abdul Nazeer, J. Can a conviction for murder be upheld solely on circumstantial evidence and an extra-judicial confession? The

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Supreme Court directs premature release in fratricide case: Suganlal vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2018)

Supreme Court directs premature release in fratricide case: Suganlal vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2018) Date of the Judgment: October 10, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 904 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and S. Abdul Nazeer, J. Can a person convicted of murder be released prematurely after serving a long prison sentence? The Supreme Court of India

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Delay Condonation in Property Dispute: Mohd. Sahid vs. Raziya Khanam (2018)

Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Delay Condonation in Property Dispute: Mohd. Sahid vs. Raziya Khanam (2018) Date of the Judgment: October 10, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 910 Judges: R. Banumathi, J., Indira Banerjee, J. Can a party who was aware of court proceedings claim ignorance to justify a delay in filing an appeal? The Supreme

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Supreme Court Upholds Conspiracy Conviction in Murder Case: Bilal Hajar vs. State (2018)

Supreme Court Upholds Conspiracy Conviction in Murder Case: Bilal Hajar vs. State (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appellant was part of a criminal conspiracy to murder the deceased. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Bilal Hajar @ Abdul Hameed vs. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Judgment Date: 10 October 2018 Date of the

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