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Supreme Court settles Re-Deployment Policy for Retrenched Employees in Labour Law: K. Alex vs. Delhi State Mineral Dev. Corpn. (23 September 2008)

Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2008 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5797 of 2008 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 14337 of 2006) Judges: Tarun Chatterjee, J., Harjit Singh Bedi, J. Can an employer selectively deny re-deployment to a retrenched employee when a company policy mandates it? The Supreme Court of India, in K. Alex […]

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Supreme Court settles the applicability of Section 45 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act in International Commercial Arbitration: M/s Shakti Bhog Foods Limited vs. Kola Shipping Limited (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 23, 2008 Judges: Tarun Chatterjee, J., Dalveer Bhandari, J. When disputes arise in international commercial agreements, how should courts approach arbitration clauses? This question was addressed by the Supreme Court of India in a case between M/s Shakti Bhog Foods Limited and Kola Shipping Limited. The core issue revolved

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Supreme Court settles the scope of Order 9 Rule 13 of CPC in setting aside ex-parte decrees: Bank of India vs. M/s Mehta Brothers (23 September 2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2008 Citation: Where available, provide the case citation in the Indian Supreme Court (INSC) format. Judges: Justice Tarun Chatterjee, Justice Dalveer Bhandari When can a court set aside a decree against some defendants when only one defendant applies to set aside an ex-parte decree? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court settles the treatment of provision for doubtful debts under Section 115JA of the Income-tax Act in company taxation: Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, Delhi vs. M/s HCL Comnet Systems & Services Ltd. (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 23, 2008 The Supreme Court of India addressed a key question regarding the Income-tax Act: Can a provision for doubtful debts be added back to a company’s net profit when calculating its tax liability under Section 115JA? This case, Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, Delhi vs. M/s HCL Comnet Systems

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Supreme Court Clarifies Maintainability of Letters Patent Appeal in Cases Involving Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution: Shahu Shikshan Prasarak Mandal vs. Lata P. Kore (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 23, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. When can a higher court hear an appeal against a lower court’s decision if the original case involved multiple parts of the Indian Constitution? The Supreme Court of India addressed this important question in the case of Shahu

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Supreme Court settles procedure for complaints alleging fraud: Ketankumar Babulal Patel vs. Kesarben Jesangji (23 September 2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. When a complaint alleging fraud and other related offences is filed, what procedure should a Magistrate follow? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Ketankumar Babulal Patel vs. Kesarben Jesangji. The core issue

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Supreme Court disposes of Contempt Petition in land dispute case: Doi Wala Sehkari Shram Samvida Samiti Ltd. vs. State of Uttarakhand & Ors. (22 September 2008)

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Supreme Court settles appointment process for Extra Departmental Branch Post Master: T. Jayakumar vs. A. Gopu (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 22, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Tarun Chatterjee, J., Aftab Alam, J. When is a delayed application not really delayed? The Supreme Court addressed the complications arising from a candidate’s omission to sign an application for the position of Extra Departmental Branch Post Master (EDBPM) in Kadambadi village.

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Supreme Court sets aside reinstatement order in disciplinary proceedings: Union of India vs. Y.S. Sadhu (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 22, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source Text] Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. In cases of disciplinary action against employees, can a reinstatement order be upheld if the principles of natural justice were not fully followed? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a

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Supreme Court reduces rape conviction to outraging modesty due to lack of specific evidence: Premiya @ Prem Prakash vs. State of Rajasthan (22 September 2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 September 2008 Citation: Where available, provide the case citation in the Indian Supreme Court (INSC) format. Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma Can a conviction for rape be altered if the evidence suggests a different, less severe offense? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in

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Supreme Court clarifies the definition of ‘Public Servant’ under the Prevention of Corruption Act: State of Punjab vs. Karnail Singh (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 22, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J.M. Panchal Does an employee of a cooperative bank, which receives financial aid from the State Government, fall within the definition of a “public servant” under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988? This question was central to an appeal before the Supreme Court

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in dowry death case due to flawed charges: Basavaraja & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka (22 September 2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., V.S. Sirpurkar, J., G.S. Singhvi, J. Can a conviction be upheld if the charges framed are inconsistent with the medical evidence presented? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Basavaraja & Ors. v. State of Karnataka.

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