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Supreme Court Upholds Eviction Based on Rent Default and Subletting: Anil Kumar Dhekale vs. Rukhiben (2017)

Can a tenant be evicted for not paying rent and subletting the property? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving a landlord seeking to evict his tenants. The core issue revolved around whether the tenants had defaulted on rent payments and illegally sublet the property. This case, Anil Kumar Dadhurao […]

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Supreme Court rules on Landlord’s Bona Fide Need and its applicability to Legal Heirs in Property Eviction Cases (2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the bona fide requirement of a landlord for eviction of a tenant extends to the legal heirs upon the landlord’s death, especially when the family business continues. CASE TYPE: Property Eviction Law. Case Name: Satish Chander Aggarwal (D) By Lrs. vs. Shyam Lal Om Prakash, Arhti and Anr Judgment Date: March 30,

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Supreme Court mandates interest on rent arrears: Bhagirath Agarwal vs. M/S Simplex Concrete & Piles (I) Pvt. Ltd. (23 March 2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a court has the discretion to deny interest on arrears of rent when permitting payment in installments under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956. CASE TYPE: Tenancy Law Case Name: Bhagirath Agarwal vs. M/S Simplex Concrete & Piles (I) Pvt. Ltd. [Judgment Date]: 23 March 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court Upholds Defense Procurement Policy for Submarine Batteries: Union of India vs. HBL Nife Power Systems Ltd. (20 January 2016)

Can the government be compelled to issue open tenders for specialized defense equipment like submarine batteries? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a case involving the procurement process for the Indian Navy. The court’s decision clarifies the importance of adhering to established defense procurement policies, especially for critical and specialized equipment.

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Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide: Nankaunoo vs. State of U.P. (2016)

Can a conviction for murder be reduced to culpable homicide if the injury, though fatal, was inflicted on a non-vital part of the body? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Nankaunoo vs. State of U.P.. The court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal

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Supreme Court Leaves Open Questions in Termination Case: Transport and Dock Workers Union vs. Shree Sadguru Krupa Freight Services (29 August 2017)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the termination of employees by an employer is valid. CASE TYPE: Labour Law Case Name: Transport and Dock Workers Union vs. M/s. Shree Sadguru Krupa Freight Services Judgment Date: 29 August 2017 Date of the Judgment: 29 August 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a legal

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Supreme Court clarifies disability pension rules for armed forces: Union of India vs. Rajbir Singh (13 February 2015)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disability is attributable to or aggravated by military service for the purpose of disability pension. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Pension Case Name: Union of India & Anr. vs. Rajbir Singh Judgment Date: 13 February 2015 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 13 February 2015 Citation: (2015) INSC 75 Judges: T.S. Thakur, J.

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