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(1) 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

(2) 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

(3) 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

(4) 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

(5) 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

(6) 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

(7) 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

(8) 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

(9) 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

(10) 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

(11) 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

(12) 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

(13) 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

(14) 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

(15) KIRPAL SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 302, 304 and 34 – Acquittal – Benefit of Doubt - Appellant, was convicted for murder and attempted murder, with the motive being jealousy over the deceased's successful business - The appeal challenges the High Court's affirmation of the trial court's conviction, questioning the reliability of witnesses and the investigation's integrity - The defence argued contradictions in witness testimonies, questioned the alleged motive, and highlighted the improbability of
India Law Library Docid # 1604084

(16) THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL Vs. JAYEETA DAS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 – Section 22(3) - Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 121A, 122, 123, 124A and 120B - Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 - Sections 16, 18, 18B, 20, 38, 39 and 43D - The case involves the State of West Bengal appealing against a High Court judgment that quashed UAPA proceedings against the respondent due to jurisdiction issues - The main issue is whether the City Sessions Court had jurisdiction to add UAPA offences and extend detention beyond 90 days - Th
India Law Library Docid # 1604085

(17) MRINMOY MAITY Vs. CHHANDA KOLEY AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
LPG Distributorship – The case involves a dispute over the grant of LPG distributorship, where both the appellant and respondent No.1 were eligible candidates - The appellant was selected through a draw of lots and was later allowed to construct on alternate land offered - The primary issue was whether the writ court was justified in entertaining the writ petition filed by respondent No.1, challenging the approval granted to the appellant for starting the LPG distributorship - The appellant argu
India Law Library Docid # 1604086

(18) MUKHTAR ZAIDI Vs. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) - 147, 342, 323, 307 and 506 - Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) - Section 173(2) , 190 (1)(b) and 200 – Protest Petition - Appellant appeals against the Allahabad High Court order which dismissed his application to quash the summoning order under various IPC sections - The appeal challenges the correctness of the High Court's order and the procedure followed by the CJM in taking cognizance of the case as a State case instead of a private complaint - The appellant argue
India Law Library Docid # 1604088

(19) THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Vs. SATISH JAIN (DEAD) BY LRS AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Section 96 - Appeal from original decree - The State of Madhya Pradesh appealed against the High Court's order which set aside the Trial Court's decision and directed to implement the Arbitrator's award regarding a land dispute involving adverse possession claims and subsequent agreements for land allotment - The core issue revolves around the validity of the agreement and the Arbitrator's award, given that the original ex-parte decree in favor of the plaintiff was s
India Law Library Docid # 1604087

(20) THE STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH AND OTHERS Vs. KAMAL AGARWAL AND OTHERS ETC. [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-04-2024
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Sections 420,120B and 34 - Territorial jurisdiction for the FIR - The case involves a dispute over a financial transaction for a land/building purchase in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with no written agreement on the transaction's purpose - The FIR was lodged in Arunachal Pradesh, leading to legal proceedings against several accused - The primary issues were the territorial jurisdiction for the FIR and whether the matter was a civil dispute or criminal fraud - The petitioner argue
India Law Library Docid # 1604089