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Supreme Court Partly Allows Appeal in NDPS Act Case, Modifying Sentence on Double Punishment Grounds. Separate sentences for offences under Sections 20 and 25/29 from same transaction held impermissible, and fine cannot be cumulative when sentences run concurrently under Section 53 IPC.

The appeal arose from a conviction under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The appellant and a co-accused were intercepted dur...

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High Court Quashes Penalty on Company Officials Under CGST Act Due to Lack of Personal Liability Evidence and Procedural Flaws. Petitioners Challenge Penalty Order for Fake Input Tax Credit Allegations

The petitioners, employees of M/s. Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, filed a writ petition challenging an order-in-original dated 1 February 2025 that i...

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High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Director in Legal Metrology Act Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations. Vicarious Liability Not Established Under Section 49 of Legal Metrology Act, 2009

The judgment involved a criminal application filed by Applicant challenging proceedings under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, for alleged packaging vio...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Hospital's Appeal in Medical Negligence Case by Reducing Compensation Amount. Hospital's Vicarious Liability for Doctor's Negligence Upheld but Compensation Reduced to Rs. 10 Lakhs with Accrued Interest Based on Earlier Court Deposit.

The Supreme Court heard appeals challenging orders of the Andhra Pradesh State Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission and National Consumers Dispute ...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case. High Court's reversal of Tribunal's contributory negligence finding upheld based on unreliable evidence from truck driver and investigating officer, fixing entire liability on truck under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The dispute arose from a fatal motor accident involving a truck and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the bike rider. The deceased's wife and mo...

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Supreme Court Quashed Criminal Proceedings Against Non-Executive Directors, Reaffirming Vicarious Liability Principles Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Non-Executive Directors Cannot Be Held Liable Under Section 138 Read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Without Specific Allegat...