(381) FIRDOSKHAN KHURSHIDKHAN Vs. THE STATE OF GUJARAT AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 30-04-2024 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Sections 42, 50 and 67 - The appeals arise from a common judgment by the Gujarat High Court, dismissing appeals against a trial court's conviction of the appellants under the NDPS Act for possession of narcotics - The main issues revolve around the compliance with mandatory procedures of the NDPS Act during the search and seizure, and the admissibility of confessional statements under Section 67 of the NDPS Act - The appellants contend non-c India Law Library Docid # 1604116
(382) FRANK VITUS Vs. NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 29-04-2024 Dropping of a Google PIN — The case involves the petitioner, appealing against the Narcotics Control Bureau and others — The appeal arises from a judgment by the High Court of Delhi — Two main issues were discussed: A bail condition requiring the dropping of a Google PIN and bail condition requiring an undertaking from the Embassy of the accused's country of origin that he will not be permitted to leave India —The petitioner's counsel argued against the bail conditions imposed by the High Court India Law Library Docid # 2417235
(383) DAVID HANGSHING AND ANOTHER Vs. NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 29-04-2024 Transfer of Case — The petitioners requested the transfer of their case from Manipur to another state due to the prevailing situation in Manipur and difficulties in conducting hearings via video conference —The main issue was whether the case should be transferred to ensure a fair trial given the current conditions in Manipur —The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of the case to the Special Judge (NIA) at Guwahati, Assam, to facilitate a fair trial —The Court considered the material on record, India Law Library Docid # 2417236
(384) POOJA SINGHAL Vs. DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 29-04-2024 Expeditious Trial — Petitioner filed a special leave petition against the judgment of the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi —The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition and did not interfere with the impugned judgment — The Court noted that 12 out of 17 prosecution witnesses had already deposed and expressed hope for an expeditious trial —The petitioner can revive a request for bail if there is a change in circumstances or if the trial is prolonged for reasons not attributable to her India Law Library Docid # 2417237
(385) A (MOTHER OF X) Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 29-04-2024 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Section 376 — Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 — Sections 4, 8 and 12 — Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 — Section 3(2-B) — A 14-year-old minor, 'X', was denied permission by the Bombay High Court to terminate her pregnancy, which resulted from a sexual assault — The pregnancy was at 25 weeks when the case was brought to light —Whether the minor should be allowed to terminate her pregnancy despite it exceeding the statutory period of 24 weeks India Law Library Docid # 2417238
(386) FERTILIZER CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED AND OTHERS Vs. M/S COROMANDAL SACKS PRIVATE LIMITED [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 26-04-2024 Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 — Sections 22(1) and 3(1)(o) — The case involves a dispute over the supply and payment for HDPE bags — Whether the suspension of legal proceedings under Section 22(1) of the 1985 Act applies to this case —Whether the High Court was correct in granting 24% compound interest on the principal amount —FCIL argued that the 1985 Act overrides the 1993 Act and that the civil suit was not maintainable due to the statutory bar under Section 22 of t India Law Library Docid # 2417239
(387) 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
(388) 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
(389) SANJAY MARUTI JADHAV AND ANOTHER Vs. AMIT TATOBA SAWANT [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 26-04-2024 Specific Relief Act, 1963 - Section 6 - Suit by person dispossessed of immovable property - The appellants, owner of the property, allegedly evicted the respondent illegally and by force - The main issue was the maintainability of the suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and the illegal dispossession - The appellants contended voluntary handover of possession and challenged the maintainability of the suit - The respondent filed a suit within six months of dispossession under Se India Law Library Docid # 1604111
(390) THE STATE OF ODISHA Vs. NIRJHARINI PATNAIK @ MOHANTY AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 26-04-2024 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 477(A), 120(B) and 34 – The case involves allegations of a conspiracy to illegally transfer government land using forged documents - The respondents, along with others, are accused of manipulating judicial processes and revenue records to acquire government lands - The primary issue is whether the High Court was correct in quashing the order taking cognizance against the respondents, given the evidence of a conspiracy and manipulation of docu India Law Library Docid # 1604112
(391) RAHUL KUMAR YADAV Vs. THE STATE OF BIHAR [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 302 and 394 —Arms Act, 1959 — Section 27(2) — Appellant and co-accused were convicted for offenses under Sections 302 and 394 of IPC and Section 27(2) of the Arms Act — They were initially sentenced to death, which was later commuted to life imprisonment —The main issue was whether the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offense, which would affect the legality of the trial and sentencing —The appellant claimed juvenility based on a birth certificate and India Law Library Docid # 2417240
(392) MAKARAND ALIAS NANDU AND OTHERS Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024 Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 1965 — Sections 44(1)(e), 55A and 55B — Both appellants were elected officials in their respective Municipal Councils — They were disqualified by the Minister-In-Charge for alleged misconduct —The main issue was whether the Minister-In-Charge had the authority to disqualify elected officials based on the alleged misconduct —The Supreme Court set aside the orders of disqualification, stating that the actions taken aga India Law Library Docid # 2417241
(393) PRASHANT SINGH AND OTHERS ETC. Vs. MEENA AND OTHERS ETC. [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 25-04-2024 U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953 — Section 9(3) — The case revolves around the ownership rights over certain land Haridwar — The land was originally owned by ‘A’ and passed down to his descendants — The main issue is whether the Consolidation Officer had the authority to expunge ‘K’s name from the ownership records and declare his civil death —The appellants argued that the order by the Consolidation Officer was final and that ‘K’s subsequent suit was time-barred and not maintainable — T India Law Library Docid # 2417242
(394) 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
(395) 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
(396) 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
(397) 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
(398) 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
(399) 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
(400) 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