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Latest Judgments of Supreme Court

Engineering Workers Association v. Radium Creation Limited and Ors.

After arguing the matter at some length Mr. C.U. Singh, learned senior counsel appearing for the respondent-Company submits, on instructions, that the Company is ready to lift the lock-out qua 150 out of a total 202 workmen, to...

Chandigarh Administration and Others v. Hari Ram

Learned counsel for the Corporation shall obtain instructions and file an affidavit what is the amount due from the petitioner and on receipt of the amount, the list shall not be resumed.

Giridhar G. Yadalam v. Commissioner of Wealth Tax & Anr.

A. Interpretation of Statutes — Taxing statues — Purposive construction — If permissible — In taxing statute, it is the plain language of the provision that has to be preferred where language is plain and is capable of one...

State of Maharashtra v. Shiva @ Shivaji Ramaji Sonawane & Ors. etc.

Preventive Detention — Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act, 1999 — Ss. 2(d), 3(1)(ii) r/w Ss. 3(4) and 23 — Organised crime by reason of their continuing unlawful activities — Offence of — When not attracted — Accused...

Nanjappa v. State of Karnataka

A. Criminal Law — Public Accountability, Vigilance and Prevention of Corruption — Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 — S. 19 — Previous sanction, if necessary — Allegation that the appellant, a bill collector, had demanded a...

Bhanushali Housing Cooperative Society Ltd. v. Mangilal & Ors.

A. Cooperative Societies — Adjudicating Authority — M.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 — S. 64 — Jurisdiction of Registrar, his nominee or board of nominees — Two essential requirements — (i) That the dispute must “touch the...

Dilip K. Basu v. State of West Bengal & Ors.

A. Constitution of India — Art. 21 — Fundamental Right — Access to Justice — Nature and Scope — Defined in terms of ensuring that legal and judicial outcomes are just and equitable — Not merely improving an individual’s access to...

Union of India & Ors. v. A.K. Behl, AVSM, PHS etc.

Armed Forces — AFMS officers of the rank of Lt. General and its equivalent as well as Director General Armed Force Medical Services (DGAFMS) — “Tenure Clause” applicable to — Question whether same is constitutionally valid —...