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Latest Judgments of Supreme Court

Justice (Retd.) Markandey Katju v. The Lok Sabha & Anr.

We have heard Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner, at some length. The writ petition does not, in our prima facie view, disclose the violation of any fundamental right of the petitioner to...

Arutla Shankaraiah v. State of Andhra Pradesh

Narcotics and Intoxicants — Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 — Ss. 8(c) r/w 20(b) — Seizure of contraband — Conviction confirmed — Appreciation of evidence — Modification of sentence — Search of appellant’s...

Krishna Bhatacharjee v. Sarathi Choudhury and Anr.

A. Family and Personal Laws — Hindu Law — Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — Ss. 10 and 13 — Decree for divorce and decree of judicial separation — Distinction — In a decree for divorce, there is a severance of status and the...

M/s. Caprihans India Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise

Excise — Excise duty — Matter concerns printed PVC sheets, which have already borne duty of 25%, having been classified under Ch. 39 Heading 39.20, which deals with plastics and articles thereof — Case related to two Assessment...

Rattan Singh v. Union of India and Anr.

A. Land Acquisition and Requisition — Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 — S. 24(2) — Lapse of proceedings — Applicability — Any determination under this...

Anuj Joshi & Anr. v. Chief Conservator of Forests & Others

Contempt of Court — Particular Statutes and Rules — Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 — Ss. 2(3) and 15 r/w Art. 129 of Constitution of India — Violation of directions in judgement and order dt. 13-8-2013 alleged — On facts...

Laxmi Snacks Pvt. Ltd. v. Akshar Food Products

The appellant approached this court aggrieved by the Order dated 24th November, 2015 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad. The issue essentially pertains to some disputes with regard to the use of labels, trade...