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(1) ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS Vs. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 26-04-2024
EVM and VVPAT - Reliability - The petitioners challenged the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems, suspecting potential manipulation and demanding transparency in the voting process - The core issues revolved around the integrity of EVMs, the adequacy of VVPAT verification, and the fundamental right of voters to know their votes are correctly recorded and counted - Petitioner argued for a return to paper ballots, provision of VVP
India Law Library Docid # 1604109

(2) ANIRUDDHA KHANWALKAR Vs. SHARMILA DAS AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 26-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 420 read with Section 120-B - The appellant challenged lower courts' orders regarding the summoning of respondents for alleged dishonest inducement in a marriage - The appellant claimed he was deceived into marrying a married respondent and that all respondents conspired to induce him into marriage and leave him with a significant sum of money - The respondents argued that there was no concealment or cheating, as all facts were disclosed to the appellant from th
India Law Library Docid # 1604110

(3) M/S MADURA COATS PRIVATE LIMITED Vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024
Central Excise Act, 1944 - Section 35C (2) - Orders of Appellate Tribunal – The appellant, M/S Madura Coats is involved in a legal dispute with the Commissioner of Central Excise regarding the clearance of goods without payment of duty - The case involves multiple orders and appeals, with the primary contention being the non-furnishing of a crucial letter dated 20.01.2001 - The main issue is whether the non-furnishing of the letter dated 20.01.2001 has caused prejudice to the appellant's abilit
India Law Library Docid # 1604102

(4) MOHD. AHSAN Vs. STATE OF HARYANA [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 302 and 304 – The appeal challenges the High Court's decision to uphold the appellant's conviction for murder, arguing that the conviction under Section 302 can be converted to Part I or Part II of Section 304 of the IPC, which pertains to culpable homicide not amounting to murder - The appellant argued that the incident occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation and there was no intention to cause death, suggesting the offense falls under Section 304 - The res
India Law Library Docid # 1604105

(5) SHRI MALLIKARJUN DEVASTHAN, SHELGI Vs. SUBHASH MALLIKARJUN BIRAJDAR AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024
Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 – The case involves the acceptance of Change Reports for the Vahiwatdar (Administrator) and Trustees of Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan, a Public Trust - The High Court invalidated the acceptance and remanded the matters for reconsideration - The main issue was the delay in filing the Change Report for the new Vahiwatdar of the Trust, which was submitted 17 years after the previous Vahiwatdar's death - The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment, confirming th
India Law Library Docid # 1604106

(6) SHRIRAM MANOHAR BANDE Vs. UKTRANTI MANDAL AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024
Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977 – Sections 7, 8 and 9 - Procedure for resignation by employees of private schools – The appellant challenged his termination from, which was set aside by the Tribunal but reinstated by the High Court - The main issues were whether the appellant's resignation was lawfully withdrawn and if the documents related to his resignation were fabricated - The appellant argued that his resignation withdrawal was not consi
India Law Library Docid # 1604107

(7) GLOBAL CREDIT CAPITAL LIMITED AND ANOTHER Vs. SACH MARKETING PVT. LTD. AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 5(7) – “financial creditor” - The appeals challenge judgments related to the status of certain creditors of M/s. Mount Shivalik Industries Limited under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) - The primary issue is whether the respondents are financial creditors or operational creditors within the meaning of the IBC - The appellants argue that the respondents are operational creditors, as the agreements indicate services rendered to promote
India Law Library Docid # 1604108

(8) MAYA GOPINATHAN Vs. ANOOP S.B. AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 24-04-2024
Matrimonial Law - The appeal concerns a matrimonial dispute involving misappropriation of gold jewellery and monetary gifts - The appellant, a widow, married the first respondent, a divorcee, and alleged misappropriation of her jewelry and money by the respondents - The core issue is whether the appellant established the misappropriation of her gold jewellery by the respondents and if the High Court erred in its judgment - The appellant claimed that her jewellery was taken under the pretext of s
India Law Library Docid # 1604103

(9) JYOTI DEVI Vs. SUKET HOSPITAL [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 23-04-2024
Consumer Law – Medical Negligence – Appellant-Jyoti Devi underwent an appendectomy at Suket Hospital, but suffered continuous pain post-surgery - A needle was later found in her abdomen, leading to another surgery for its removal - The case revolves around medical negligence, deficient post-operative care by the hospital, and the determination of just compensation for the claimant-appellant - The claimant-appellant sought enhancement of compensation for the pain, suffering, and financial expense
India Law Library Docid # 1604100

(10) SANJU RAJAN NAYAR Vs. JAYARAJ AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 23-04-2024
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - Section 7(a) - Taking undue advantage to influence public servant by corrupt or illegal means or by exercise of personal influence – The appeal challenges the High Court of Karnataka's decision to quash an FIR against respondent for alleged bribery, based on a complaint by the appellant - The main issue is whether the High Court was correct in quashing the FIR, which was based on allegations of bribery and corruption against the respondent - The Supreme Court
India Law Library Docid # 1604101

(11) YASH RAJ FILMS PRIVATE LIMITED Vs. AFREEN FATIMA ZAIDI AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-04-2024
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Section Section 2(1)(g) - Deficiency of Service and unfair trade practice - The case involves a consumer dispute regarding a promotional trailer for a film produced by Yash Raj Films Private Limited - The complainant, a teacher, felt deceived when the song from the trailer was not in the movie and sought damages for mental agony - The court considered whether a promotional trailer creates a contractual obligation or amounts to an unfair trade practice if its cont
India Law Library Docid # 1604097

(12) REHAN AHMED (D) THR. LRS. Vs. AKHTAR UN NISA (D) THR. LRS. [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 22-04-2024
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) – Section 47 - Questions to be determined by the Court executing decree –Property Dispute - Suit for specific performance - A compromise was reached in 1978, and a decree was passed in 1979 - The main issue is the executability of the 1979 decree, challenged by the respondents claiming it to be a nullity and questioning the jurisdiction - The petitioner, as the decree holder, argues that the decree is executable and that the objections under Section 47 CPC by the
India Law Library Docid # 1604098

(13) JADUNATH SINGH Vs. ARVIND KUMAR AND ANOTHER ETC. [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 147, 148, 302, 149 and 120B – Cancellation of Bail - The complainant's son was allegedly murdered by the accused (along with others) in a property dispute - Five accused were convicted of murder and other charges, with two others acquitted - The High Court granted bail to three accused (‘A’, ‘C’, and ‘R’) considering their long incarceration and bail granted to two co-accused. - The complainant argues against bail, fearing threats from the accused who are "dread
India Law Library Docid # 1604090

(14) RAMAYAN SINGH Vs. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Section(s) 147, 148, 149, 323, 504, 506, 427, 394, 411, 302 and 120B - Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013 - Section 7 – Appeal against Grant of Bail by High Court - The main issue is the appropriateness of the High Court’s decision to grant bail to the accused - The petitioner argues against bail due to the serious nature of the crime, the recovery of the murder weapon, and the influence of the accused over witnesses - The respondents claim they have cooperated with the
India Law Library Docid # 1604092

(15) HANSRAJ Vs. STATE OF M.P. [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 394 read with Section 397 - Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery – The appellant was convicted for offences under Sections 394 and 397 of the IPC, sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment with a fine, based on the recovery of stolen items and identification by the complainant - The appeal challenges the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's appeal against the trial court's conviction and sentence - The appellant contested the identification o
India Law Library Docid # 1604093

(16) PERNOD RICARD INDIA (P) LTD. Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
M.P. Excise Act, 1915 - The case involves the applicability of a rule for imposing penalties related to the liquor license period of 2009-10 and whether the old or substituted rule should apply - The main issue is whether the penalty should be based on the rule in place during the violation (2009-10) or the substituted rule from 2011, which reduced the penalty - The appellant argues for the application of the substituted rule, which imposes a lower penalty, as the old rule was repealed - The Sta
India Law Library Docid # 1604094

(17) INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA Vs. SATYANARAYAN BANKATLAL MALU AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 236 - Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) - Sections 190, 193 and 200 – The appeal challenges a High Court judgment regarding a complaint filed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India against the Ex-Directors of M/s. SBM Paper Mills Pvt. Ltd. for offences under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - The primary issue is whether the Special Court established under Chapter XXVIII of the Companies Act, 2013 has jurisdiction to try offences
India Law Library Docid # 1604095

(18) BABU SAHEBAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDAR AND OTHERS Vs. STATE OF KARNATAKA [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 143, 147, 148, 506(2) and 302 read with Section 149 – The appellants were convicted for the murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court, reversing their earlier acquittal by the trial court - The main issue was the reliability of eyewitness testimonies and the admissibility of evidence, such as the FIR and recovery of weapons - The appellants argued that the High Court erred in reversing the acquittal, contending that the eyewitnesses were unreli
India Law Library Docid # 1604096

(19) PARTEEK BANSAL Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 498A, 406, 384, 420 and 120(B) - The case involves two FIRs filed against the appellant under various sections of the IPC - The first FIR was lodged in Hisar, Haryana, and the second in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with similar allegations by the complainant after two weeks - The primary issue was the legitimacy of the second FIR based on the same set of allegations as the first FIR - The appellant challenged the second FIR, arguing it was an abuse of process and that th
India Law Library Docid # 1604091

(20) THE STATE OF TELANGANA AND OTHERS Vs. MOHD. ABDUL QASIM (DIED) PER LRS. [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
Constitution of India, 1950 - Articles 48A and 51A(g) - Andhra Pradesh Forest Act, 1967 - The case involves the State of Telangana and the dispute over forest land, with varying stands taken by the State instrumentality, leading to an affidavit before the Court - The main issue is the challenge against the order favoring respondents, which set aside concurrent judgments by two lower courts on the appreciation of fact and law - The appellants argue against the jurisdiction and basis of the revie
India Law Library Docid # 1604083