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Second Application for Compensation Re-determination Maintainable After High Court Ruling: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Andanayya and Ors. versus Deputy Chief Engineer and Ors., clarifying that landowners can file applications more than once for revised compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act if higher courts later enhance the award. The case arose from…
State’s Power to Withdraw Electricity Duty Exemption Upheld, One-Year Relief Granted to Industries: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment balancing State policy powers and industrial interests, holding that tax exemptions can be withdrawn but not abruptly. The ruling ensures fairness by mandating a transition period for industries affected by such policy changes. Background of the Case The case…
Dowry Cruelty Case Against In-Laws Quashed Due to Vague Allegations and 7-Year Delay: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 25 March 2026 in a matrimonial dispute related to allegations under Section 498A Indian Penal Code and Section 354 Indian Penal Code. The Court examined whether criminal proceedings against in-laws could continue when allegations were general, unsupported,…
Conviction Restored in Minor Assault Case, Acquittal Rejected Despite Alleged Contradictions: Supreme Court
The judgment in State of Himachal Pradesh vs Hukum Chand @ Monu was delivered by the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Appeal No. 1275 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 9574 of 2018). The case involved the State of Himachal Pradesh as the Appellant and Hukum Chand @ Monu as the Respondent. The matter relates to…
SLP Dismissed in Bharat Udyog Case, No Valid Arbitration Without Consent: Supreme Court
The judgment in M/S Bharat Udyog Ltd. vs Ambernath Municipal Council was decided by the Supreme Court of India in SLP (C) No. 1127 of 2017. The dispute arose between M/s Bharat Udyog Ltd., a contractor, and the Ambernath Municipal Council regarding an octroi collection contract. The case primarily deals with the…
Pension Relief Granted to DSC Personnel, Shortfall Can Be Condoned: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Union of India & Ors. vs. Balakrishnan Mullikote & Connected Matters, addressing the pension rights of personnel belonging to the Defence Security Corps (DSC). The dispute centered around whether ex-servicemen working in DSC are entitled to a second…
Clarifies ‘Intended Use’ in Fertilizer Exemption, Supreme Court Rules on Naphtha Tax Dispute
The Supreme Court of India on March 25, 2026 delivered a crucial judgment in the case of M/s Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd versus Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax. The Court clarified the meaning of “intended use” under excise exemption notifications and ruled in favour of the public sector…
State Held Liable, Not Insurer, in Election Duty Vehicle Accident Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 24 March 2026 in the case titled District Magistrate and District Election Officer and Collector, Gwalior Versus National Insurance Company Limited and Others. The Court clarified the legal position on liability when a vehicle is requisitioned for public…
Subsequent Tree Growth on Land Approved for Development Does Not Make It ‘Deemed Forest’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the concept of deemed forest under Section 2 Forest Conservation Act 1980. The Court held that mere growth of trees or vegetation on land cannot automatically convert it into forest land, especially when the land is already designated for development under a…
Interpretation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and ‘Deemed Forest’ Concept in Urban Development Projects
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of Naveen Solanki vs Rail Land Development Authority, dealing with the interpretation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the concept of deemed forest in urban development. The Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice…
