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Cheating Case Against Hospital Quashed Over ₹2,500 Billing Error: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Of India quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Narayana Health, its Kolkata hospital and senior officials in a dispute arising out of an alleged billing discrepancy of Rs.2500. The Court held that the allegations made by the complainant did not disclose any criminal offence and the matter…
FIR Against Woman in Faridabad Land Dispute Quashed, Criminal Law Cannot Be Used in Civil Matters: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Of India quashed criminal proceedings against Sunisha Anand in a Haryana land dispute case and held that criminal law cannot be used to settle a purely civil property dispute. The Court observed that the allegations made in the FIR mainly related to ownership and transfer of land rights and did not…
‘Heinousness of Crime Alone Not a Ground to Deny Remission’ Release of Madhumita Murder Case Convict Ordered After 22 Years: Supreme Court ‘
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment clarifying that in matters of remission and premature release, the seriousness of the crime alone cannot be the sole reason to reject a convict’s plea. The Court examined the case of Rohit Chaturvedi Versus State of Uttarakhand & Others arising from conviction…
Reliance’s Supply of Gas from KG Basin to UP Is an Inter-State Sale, VAT Not Applicable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the sale of natural gas from the KG-D6 basin in Andhra Pradesh to buyers in Uttar Pradesh constitutes an inter-State sale under Section 3(a) of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, and therefore cannot be subjected to State Value Added Tax. The Bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice…
‘Casual Approach’ Top Rajasthan Officials Summoned for Non-Compliance with Orders Against Illegal Mining in Chambal: Supreme Court ‘
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Rajasthan Government for failing to comply with earlier directions aimed at controlling illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, observing that the State machinery has shown a casual and indifferent approach towards environmental protection and…
Co-Owner Is ‘Landlord’ Under Bombay Rent Act, Can Maintain Eviction Suit Without Exclusive Title: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a co-owner of a property can legally file an eviction case as a landlord under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 even if the property has not been formally partitioned and the co-owner does not hold exclusive ownership rights over the premises. A bench…
Tenant Defence Cannot Be Struck Off Before Determining ‘First Date of Hearing’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment in a landlord-tenant dispute from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, while interpreting Order XV Rule 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The Court held that striking off a tenant’s defence is a serious and penal step which cannot be done mechanically…
Daughters’ Rights Cannot Be Defeated by Old Partition Deeds, Family Property Suit Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment protecting the inheritance rights of daughters under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The Court restored a partition suit filed by three daughters after setting aside the Karnataka High Court order which had rejected their case at the preliminary stage. A…
Arbitration Clause Gets Incorporated in Later Contract When Earlier Agreement Is Imported “Body and Soul”: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified an important legal position under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 regarding incorporation of arbitration clauses from earlier agreements into later contracts. The Court held that when a later agreement clearly states that all terms and conditions of an earlier agreement will…
Joint Disciplinary Proceedings Not Necessary When Multiple Officers Are Involved in Same Case Under Canara Bank Regulations: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered an important judgment concerning disciplinary proceedings against bank employees under the Canara Bank Officer Employees' (Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 1976. The dispute arose after disciplinary action was initiated against multiple bank officers allegedly connected with the same…
