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Supreme Court clarifies scope of “like article” in anti-dumping duty cases: Designated Authority vs. Lubrizol (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 10, 2008 Judges: Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justice B. Sudershan Reddy When is an imported article considered similar enough to a domestic product to warrant anti-dumping duties? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving the interpretation of “like article” under the Customs Tariff Act. […]

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Supreme Court acquits father and brother in alleged throttling case: Inspector of Police vs. Muthusamy (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 10, 2008 Citation: [Not Available from Source] Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Harjit Singh Bedi, J. Did the High Court err in acquitting the accused based on unreliable evidence and discrepancies in the prosecution’s case? The Supreme Court addressed this question in an appeal against a judgment by the Madras

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Uphar Tragedy Bail Cancellation: Supreme Court Orders Surrender in Criminal Appeal (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 10, 2008 Citation: [Citation not available in the provided text] Judges: Justice B.N. Agrawal, Justice G.S. Singhvi Can individuals convicted of serious offenses, even if bailable, be denied bail based on their conduct after the initial grant of bail? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the

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Supreme Court settles pension disparity for pre and post 1.1.1996 Major Generals: Union of India vs. SPS Vains (Retd.) (9 September 2008)

Date of the Judgment: 9 September 2008 The Supreme Court addressed a critical question regarding pension disparities among retired Major Generals in the Indian Army. The central issue was whether officers who retired before 1 January 1996, should receive the same pension benefits as those who retired after this date, when revised pay scales took

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Supreme Court clarifies the scope of appellate court powers in acquittal appeals: State of U.P. vs. Awdhesh (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 9, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., P. Sathasivam, J., Aftab Alam, J. Can an appellate court overturn an acquittal? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of State of U.P. v. Awdhesh, concerning the scope of powers vested in appellate courts when reviewing

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentences in Attempt to Murder Case: Virsa Singh and Ors. vs. State of Punjab (09 September 2008)

Date of the Judgment: 09 September 2008 Citation: N/A Judges: Justice B.N. Agrawal, Justice Harjit Singh Bedi In a criminal appeal concerning a case of attempted murder, the Supreme Court of India addressed the matter of sentencing. The central issue revolved around whether the High Court was justified in upholding the convictions and sentences imposed

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Supreme Court acquits accused in murder case based on weak circumstantial evidence: Nur Islam Khan vs. State of West Bengal (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 09, 2008 Judges: B.N. Agrawal and Harjit Singh Bedi, JJ. Can a conviction for murder be sustained solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence, specifically when the accused was last seen with the deceased? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a criminal appeal, ultimately acquitting the

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Assault Case: Claudio Fernandes vs. State of Goa (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 09, 2008 Judges: B.N. Agrawal and Harjit Singh Bedi, JJ. In cases involving allegations of assault, the length of imprisonment can vary significantly based on the specific facts and circumstances. The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Claudio Fernandes vs. State of Goa, addressed the issue of

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Supreme Court alters conviction in a murder case based on individual roles: Kaparapu Apparao vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2008)

Date of the Judgment: September 09, 2008 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: B.N. Agrawal, J. and Harjit Singh Bedi, J. In a case of multiple accused convicted for murder, can the nature of individual participation alter the conviction? The Supreme Court addressed this question in Kaparapu Apparao & Ors. vs. State of Andhra Pradesh,

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Supreme Court Classifies Ayurvedic Products: Commissioner of Central Excise vs. Ishaan Research Lab (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 8, 2008 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Bhan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.S. Sirpurkar Are products containing Ayurvedic ingredients but sold as cosmetics truly medicines under the eyes of the law? The Supreme Court of India addressed this complex question in a dispute over excise duties levied on Ishaan

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court’s Decision on Discharge of Bond for Medical Disability: Union of India vs. Priyankan Sharan (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 8, 2008 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5539 of 2008 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 25514 of 2004) Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J. and S.H. Kapadia, J. Can a medical cadet, who executed a bond to serve the nation after completing their MBBS, be discharged from the bond due

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Supreme Court Upholds Merit in Admissions: Mahatma Gandhi University vs. Gis Jose (2008)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 8, 2008 Case Citation: SLP (C) No. 3569 of 2007 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Bhan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.S. Sirpurkar; Judgment delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.S. Sirpurkar Should educational institutions compromise on admission criteria to accommodate students? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question

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