P. Sathasivam

Supreme Court clarifies the onus of proof in confiscation of vehicles used for forest offences: State of West Bengal vs. Mahua Sarkar (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 27, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., P. Sathasivam, J. When a vehicle is used to commit a forest offence, can it be confiscated even if the owner claims to be unaware of the illegal activity? The Supreme Court addressed this question in the […]

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Supreme Court Orders Fresh Consideration of Will in Property Dispute: N. Srihari (D) vs. N. Prakash (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19th February 2008 Case Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat & P. Sathasivam In a dispute over property rights, can a will that is referenced in court documents but not formally presented as evidence be considered? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case

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Supreme Court clarifies land surrender disputes under Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms Act: State of A.P. vs. Singi Reddy Ramulu (2007)

Date of the Judgment: December 12, 2007 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., P. Sathasivam, J. Can a state government’s decision to accept the surrender of land be challenged if there’s a pre-existing dispute over its possession? The Supreme Court addressed this issue in a case concerning the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings)

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