Conviction Not Necessary for Forfeiture – The Supreme Court overruled the earlier interpretation in C.G. Ajay Babu (2018), holding that Section 4(6)(b)(ii) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, does...
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court’s decision. Held that Rule 21(8) of the Punjab VAT Rules could not be applied retrospectively before the enabling amendment to S...
Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 – Section 4A(3) – Interest at 12% per annum held to be mandatory on delay in payment of compensation – Insurance Company directed to pay without recovery from...
The Supreme Court dismissed the Miscellaneous Application, holding that all disputes, including maintenance, were finally settled by its previous judgment. The Court clarified that the permanent ali...
Constitution of India, Article 14 – Arbitrary exercise of executive power – No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted without following Rules of Business – Withdrawal held valid – No violation of...
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of the appellant beyond a reasonable doubt. The dock identification by PW-9 was found unreliable due to the lack of corroborative ...
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 – Right to Speedy Trial – Prolonged incarceration of an undertrial prisoner for five years without conclusion of trial is violative of fundamental rights...
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court’s finding that the claim of ₹68.15 lakhs was speculative and beyond the contractual provisions. The Court held that the liquidate...
Stamp Duty – Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 – Agreement to Sell Deemed as Conveyance When Possession Delivered – Courts Impounded Document for Recovery of Duty and Penalty Impounding and Recovery of De...
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding that: The appellants were not entitled to the rebate under the notification dated 30.09.1991, as they had availed power supply after its rescission on...
