Supreme Court sets aside orders in U.T. Chandigarh v. Manjit Singh (2008)

/ B.N. Agrawal, G.S. Singhvi, Judges

Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: Justices B.N. Agrawal and G.S. Singhvi In a brief order, the Supreme Court addressed appeals arising from a dispute involving U.T. Chandigarh and Manjit Singh. The central issue revolved around the validity of certain orders that were contested by both parties. The Supreme Court, after hearing arguments, […]

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Supreme Court settles promotion criteria for Superintending Engineers: U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. vs. Ayodhya Prasad Mishra (2008)

/ C.K. Thakker, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 14, Constitutional Law with Article 16, Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 with Section 79(c), Fundamental Rights, Judges, Lokeshwar Singh Panta

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical question regarding promotions within the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation: Should promotions to the post of Superintending Engineer be based on merit or seniority? This issue arose from a dispute where an Executive Engineer, despite being placed in Category I

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Supreme Court clarifies applicability of Juvenile Justice Act in murder case: Ranjit Singh vs. State of Haryana (2008)

/ Arijit Pasayat, Harjit Singh Bedi, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 323, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 452, Judges, Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 with Section 20, Juvenile Justice Act, 1986

Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1458 of 2008 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.349 of 2008) Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Harjit Singh Bedi, J. When does the Juvenile Justice Act apply in cases of serious crimes like murder? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in Ranjit Singh

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Supreme Court Condones Delay in Filing Letters Patent Appeals: Union of India vs. Fataji Chaturji (2008)

/ Aftab Alam, Appeal, Civil Law, Condonation of Delay, Judges, Letters Patent Appeal, Limitation Act, Tarun Chatterjee

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: Tarun Chatterjee, J., Aftab Alam, J. When is it acceptable for a court to excuse a delay in filing an appeal? The Supreme Court addressed this issue in a case where the Union of India appealed against a decision by the High Court of Gujarat, which

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Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Specific Performance in Property Dispute: S. Abdul Khader vs. Abdul Wajid (2008)

/ Altamas Kabir, Judges, Markandey Katju, Specific Relief Act, 1963, Specific Relief Act, 1963 with Section 19, Specific Relief Act, 1963 with Section 20, Specific Relief Act, 1963 with Section 21, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 43, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 52

Date of the Judgment: 11 September 2008 Judges: Altamas Kabir, J., Markandey Katju, J. In a dispute over the specific performance of a sale agreement, can a court enforce the agreement if the seller lacked the authority to enter into it? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of S.

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Supreme Court Upholds Landlord’s Right to Evict Tenant for Bona Fide Business Needs: Shamshad Ahmad vs. Tilak Raj Bajaj (2008)

/ C.K. Thakker, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 226, Constitutional Law with Article 227, Judges, Lokeshwar Singh Panta, U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 with Section 21(1)(a)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, Lokeshwar Singh Panta Can a landlord evict a long-term tenant to start a new business for a retired family member? This question was at the heart of a dispute between landlords and tenants in Dehradun. The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in

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Film Shooting Permissions: Supreme Court clarifies conditions for environmental protection in forest areas (2008)

/ C.K. Thakker, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 226, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, Judges, Lokeshwar Singh Panta

Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J. and Lokeshwar Singh Panta, J. Can a film production company be compelled to deposit a large sum of money for environmental protection, even after a High Court finds no violation of environmental norms? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a

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Supreme Court settles culpability in free fights: Bachan Singh & Anr. vs. State of Bihar (2008)

/ Arms Act, Arms Act with Section 25(a), Arms Act with Section 27, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 172, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 313, Harjit Singh Bedi, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 149, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Judges, Offences Against Human Body, S.B. Sinha

Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Citation: [Not provided in the document] Judges: S.B. Sinha, J., Harjit Singh Bedi, J. Can individuals involved in a ‘free fight’, where both parties willingly engage in violence, be held equally responsible for the resulting deaths? The Supreme Court addressed this question in the case of Bachan Singh

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Regularization of Daily Wage Workers: Supreme Court clarifies applicability of State Government policies in Haryana Rajya Sainik Board vs. Mohan Lal (2008)

/ Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 with Section 25-F, Judges, Lokeshwar Singh Panta, R. V. Raveendran, Societies Registration Act, 1860

Date of the Judgment: September 11, 2008 Judges: Justice R. V. Raveendran and Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta Can a social welfare organization be compelled to regularize a daily wage employee based on State Government policies? The Supreme Court addressed this question in the case of Haryana Rajya Sainik Board-cum-Defence & Security Relief Fund & Member

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

/ B.N. Agrawal, Delhi Cinematograph Act, 1952, Delhi Cinematograph Act, 1952 with Section 14, G.S. Singhvi, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 304-A, Judges, Offences Affecting Life

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

/ Arijit Pasayat, Harjit Singh Bedi, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 302, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 34, Judges

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

/ Anti-Dumping Duty, B. Sudershan Reddy, Customs Law, Customs Tariff Act, Customs Tariff Rules, 1995, Judges, S.H. Kapadia

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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