Del. HC: Entities Restrained from Infringing Personality Rights of Actor Jackie Shroff  ||  Bom HC: Authorisation to Export Necessary Even if Exporter has License to Sell Drugs for Med. Purpose  ||  Constitution Bench Judgment Not Considered, Supreme Court Recalls Judgement Passed in 2022  ||  SC: Full Ownership of Property Under S.14 (1) Can be Claimed by Hindu Woman Only if She Possesses it  ||  Supreme Court: Can’t Apply CrPC Retrospectively to Jammu & Kashmir Before 31.10.2019  ||  Mad. HC: Ritual of Devotee Rolling Over Leaves on Which Food Was Eaten by Others, Allowed  ||  Karnataka HC: Can’t Provide Free Bus Service to Enable Voters to Reach Polling Booth  ||  Gau. HC Declares Levy of Court Fee at the rate of 7% for Grant of Probate as Unconstitutional  ||  Cal. HC: Can’t Say Retracted Statement to be Involuntary Without Being Examined by Court  ||  Supreme Court: Union Directed to Deport 17 Foreigners in Assam’s Transit Camps    

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Statute

Telecom companies to compensate for dropped calls from 2016(16.10.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced the Top Story

When crying wolf 218 times is one too many(31.07.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently passed a judgment calling a Petitioner's suit (with a further 20 listed for the month of August, 2015) friv.....

Tags : vexatious, frivolous, litigation, compensation



When crying wolf 218 times is one too many(31.07.2015)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently passed a judgment calling a Petitioner's suit (with a further 20 listed for the month of August, 2015) friv.....

Tags : vexatious, frivolous, litigation, compensation



Easier refunds, more compensation: DGCA(13.06.2016)

The Director General of Civil Aviation released proposals to ease flyers’ woes in the event of cancelled flights or when they are denied boarding. Als.....

Tags : air travel, refund, cancellation, disability, compensation



International Cases

Victim’s entitlement to compensation measured by reference to the law of state of accident, routes to recovery provided by Directives he or she invokes(03.08.2016)

In present case, Respondent, a United Kingdom resident, was on holiday in Greece. Walking along the verge of a road, she was struck from behind by a v.....

Tags : Compensation, Liability, Jurisdiction



Government bans cash transactions above Rs. 3 Lacs w.e.f. 1st April 2017(01.02.2017)

The Union Government in its the budget for the Year 2017-2018 has yet again cracked the whip on black money by declaring that all cash transactions ov.....

Tags : Cash transaction, Limit



Government bans cash transactions above Rs. 3 Lacs w.e.f. 1st April 2017(01.02.2017)

The Union Government in its the budget for the Year 2017-2018 has yet again cracked the whip on black money by declaring that all cash transactions ov.....

Tags : Cash transaction, Limit



No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment(08.11.2016)

Present case originated in twenty-eight applications against Russian Federation lodged with Court under Article 34 of Convention for Protection of Hum.....

Tags : Detention, Degrading treatment, Compensation



RBI directs daily reporting of individual transactions by banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)(12.04.2018)

In order to improve monitoring and to ensure compliance with the LRS limits, RBI has decided to put in place a daily reporting system by authorised de.....

Tags : Scheme, Transaction, Daily Reporting



Compensation not payable unless disease predominantly arose from discipline which was unreasonable and harsh on part of employer(23.08.2018)

In instant case, the Appellant (Mr Suleski), was employed as a crane supervisor by the Respondent (Pilbara Iron). At a meeting with his superintendent.....

Tags : Compensation, Denial, Legality



Government E-Marketplace Records Four-Fold Increase in Total Value of Transactions in 2018-2019(15.04.2019)

Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the national public procurement portal has closed the FY 2018-2019 on a high note. The year witnessed a four-fold incr.....

Tags : GeM, Transactions, Increase



Test whether a vehicle is designed for use on a road is objective(22.06.2020)

Mr Simphiwe Robert Makutoana (the deceased) was a pedestrian at the Multipurpose Terminal, Cape Town Harbour, when a large industrial vehicle Reach St.....

Tags : Accident claim, Compensation, Nature, Vehicle



Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notifies the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M)(17.12.2021)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved an incentive scheme to promote RuPayDebit cards and low-value [uptoRs. 2,000) BHIM-UPI t.....

Tags : Digital transaction, Promotion, Scheme



Prescription Act does not apply to claims for compensation under the RAF Act(06.05.2020)

Present appeal concerns the question whether the running of prescription in respect of Mr Koos Jacobs’ claim for damages under the Road Accident Fund .....

Tags : Compensation, Enactment, Applicability



SEBI notifies simplified norms for processing investor’s service requests by RTAs and norms for furnishing PAN, KYC details and nomination(17.11.2023)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide its Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2023/181 dated November, 17, 2023, has simplified th.....

Tags : SEBI, Registrars’ Association of India, Benami Transactions (Prohibitions) Act, 1988, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002



Where harm is caused by a domesticated animal, responsibility for that harm rests with the owner of the animal and not the injured party(11.09.2020)

An appeal by Mr. van Meyeren against a finding by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, that he was liable to compensate Cloete for injuries su.....

Tags : Negligence, Compensation, Eligibility



In order to avoid liability under Section of COIDA, onus of satisfying the Court is on employer(04.03.2021)

In present case, On 5 April 2017 the Appellant, Ms Catherine Churchill, went to work as usual at the offices of the first Respondent, the Premier of 4.....

Tags : Damages, Compensation, Entitlement



Rs. 20 lakh compensation for kin of Beas river deceased(02.01.2016)

The Himachal Pradesh High Court increased severally the interim compensation awarded to parents of students who drowned in Beas river in 2014. The inc.....

Tags : beas tragedy, 2014, compensation, assessment



Lok Sabha passes Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017(23.07.2018)

In order to reduce undue delay in final resolution of cheque dishonour cases and to provide relief to payees of dishonoured cheques, Parliament has pa.....

Tags : Bill, Amendment, Cheque bounce, Compensation



Discretion may be interfered only if the Court is satisfied that it was not exercised judicially or had been influenced by wrong principles(13.04.2022)

Present appeal arises from a successful application by the Appellants, the Central Energy Fund SOC Limited (CEF) and the Strategic Fuel Fund Associati.....

Tags : Compensation, Decision, Review



Dismissal of claimant automatically unfair due to non-completion of statutory dismissal procedure(21.02.2017)

Present case deals with claim of unfair dismissal. Issue to be determined by tribunal was whether the claimant was an employee of Respondent. In claim.....

Tags : Dismissal, Statutory Procedure, Compensation



A person who cannot be identified, cannot be sued under a pseudonym or description, unless circumstances are such that, service of claim form can be effected or properly dispensed with(20.02.2019)

The question at issue on present appeal is in what circumstances, is it permissible to sue an unnamed Defendant. On 26 May 2013, Ms Bianca Cameron was.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Liability



Application of general law may produce a more favourable result for claimant than statutory planning assumptions(22.02.2017)

Instant appeal concerns assessment of compensation for compulsory acquisition of two parcels of grazing land, formerly owned by present Appellant (“cl.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Determination



Discrimination on grounds of religious belief and political opinion is unlawful(17.12.2018)

The claimant was employed by the Respondent on a regular but not formal basis from March 2016 until 16 May 2016, on which latter date he signed a cont.....

Tags : Discrimination, Termination, Compensation



It is necessary to establish true nature of investments complained about before any final conclusions are reached, including questions related to compensation(30.04.2021)

The central issue in present matter is whether the Ombud for Financial Services (the Ombud), established in terms of Section 20 of the Financial Advis.....

Tags : Ombud, Financial Services, Compensation



A curfew enforced by electronic tagging, clocking in and clocking out, and arrest or imprisonment for breach was a “classic detention or confinement”(12.02.2020)

Present case is about the meaning of imprisonment at common law and whether it should, or should not, now be aligned with the concept of deprivation o.....

Tags : False imprisonment, Compensation, Legality



Notifications & Circulars

Online Statement Of Transaction (e-SOT) and the e-PRAN card launched for Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscribers(25.04.2017)

With a view to digitally empower the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscribers and improve the quality of service, the facility of online viewing of the s.....

Tags : Pension Yojana, Online Statement, Transaction, Launch



CBDT notifies transactions for which the condition of chargeability to STT for claiming exemption under Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 shall not apply(06.06.2017)

Section 10(38) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ('the Act'), prior to its amendment by Finance Act, 2017 provided that the income arising by way of a trans.....

Tags : Transaction, Exemption, Claim



Cabinet approves promulgation of the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Ordinance, 2017(30.08.2017)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal of the Finance Ministry to promulgate an ordinan.....

Tags : Promulgation, Approval, Compensation, States



Indian Advance Pricing Agreement regime moves forward with signing of four Advance Pricing Agreements(04.09.2017)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 4 more Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) during August, 2017. Out of these 4 Agreements, 3 a.....

Tags : Agreements, Signing of, International transactions



TRAI releases Draft "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Amendment) Regulations, 2017"(18.12.2017)

1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued Draft "The Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charg.....

Tags : Number, Portability, Transaction Charge, Dipping Charge



TRAI releases "Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charge (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2019(01.10.2019)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued "Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Per Port Transaction Charge and Dipping Charg.....

Tags : Transaction Charge, Dipping Charge, Regulations



Enhancment of Security of Card Transactions(15.01.2020)

1. Over the years, the volume and value of transactions made through cards have increased manifold. To improve user convenience and increase the secur.....

Tags : Enhancement, Security, Card Transactions



Reporting and Accounting of Central Government Transactions of March, 2020(17.03.2020)

1. Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.2394/42.01.029/2018-19 dated March 20, 2019 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting.....

Tags : Transactions, Reporting, Procedure



Transaction in Corporate Bonds/Commercial Papers through RFQ platform and enhancing transparency pertaining to debt schemes(22.07.2020)

1. In order to enhance the transparency and disclosure pertaining to debt schemes and investments by mutual funds in Corporate Bonds/Commercial Papers.....

Tags : Transaction, Corporate Bonds, Transparency



Reporting Platform for OTC Derivatives - Transactions undertaken by IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) and non-deliverable derivative contracts (involving Rupee or otherwise)(18.05.2020)

1. In terms of A.P. (DIR Series) circular no.23 dated March 27, 2020, banks in India having an Authorised Dealer Category-1 license under FEMA, 1999, .....

Tags : OTC Derivatives, Transactions, IBUs



Charges on digital transactions(11.04.2017)

Digital financial transactions are a part of the Government's strategy to create histories of transactions, including the associated credit, and there.....

Tags : Digital transactions, Charges, Levy



Introduction of legal entity identifier for large value transactions in centralised payment systems(05.01.2021)

1. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide. It was conceived as a.....

Tags : Introduction, Legal Entity Identifier, Transactions



Reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2021(18.03.2021)

1. Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.1744/42.01.029/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting.....

Tags : Reporting, Accounting, Transactions



Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2018-19)(28.03.2019)

With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, as in previous years, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of .....

Tags : Government Accounts, Annual Closing, Transactions of



Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2021 - Change of date of closure(07.04.2021)

1.This is with reference to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.S-140/42.01.029/2020-21 dated March 18, 2021 where in the date of closure for reporting residual tran.....

Tags : Reporting, Accounting, Transactions



Enhancement to tokenisation of card transactions(07.09.2021)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today announced the following enhancements to the extant framework on card tokenisation services:

a. t.....

Tags : Enhancement, Tokenisation, Card transactions



Transaction in Corporate Bonds through Request for Quote platform by Portfolio Management Services(09.12.2021)

1. In order to enhance transparency pertaining to debt investments by Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in Corporate Bonds (CBs) and to increase liq.....

Tags : Transaction, Corporate Bonds, Management Services



Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the current financial year (2020-2021)(25.03.2021)

1. All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2020-21 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the .....

Tags : Annual Closing, Government Accounts, Transactions



Transaction in Corporate Bonds through Request for Quote (RFQ) platform by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)(01.02.2023)

1. To increase the liquidity on RFQ platform of stock exchanges and to enhance the transparency and disclosure pertaining to trading in secondary mark.....

Tags : Transaction, Corporate Bonds, RFQ



Customer due diligence for transactions in virtual currencies(31.05.2021)

1. It has come to our attention through media reports that certain banks/ regulated entities have cautioned their customers against dealing in virtual.....

Tags : Customer, due diligence, Transactions



Notification of specified financial transactions as an activity for the purposes of Section 2(1)(vi)(sa) of PMLA, 2002(03.05.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (vi) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 .....

Tags : Financial transactions, Relevant person, Activity



Directions on charging of fees for transactions settled on Immediate Payment Service and Unified Payments Interface(21.12.2016)

In line with the Central Government's objective of promotion of payments through cards and digital means over payments in cash, the Reserve Bank of In.....

Tags : Direction, Transaction, Fees



Digital Payment Transactions - Streamlining QR Code infrastructure(22.10.2020)

1.Reserve Bank had constituted a Committee (Chairperson : Prof Deepak Phatak) to review the current system of Quick Response (QR) Codes in India and s.....

Tags : Digital Payment, Transactions, QR Code



Special Window to States for meeting the GST Compensation Cess shortfall(15.10.2020)

Under Option-I States were to be provided a Special Window of Borrowing of Rs. 1.1 lakh cr, and over and above that, an authorisation for additional O.....

Tags : Special Window, States, GST Compensation Cess, Shortfall



Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year(16.03.2017)

The Government of India has desired that all government transactions with banks must be accounted for within the same financial year and has requested.....

Tags : Transaction, Accounts, Closing



TRAI releases Highlights of Telecom Data for September, 2015(18.11.2015)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released data for telecom subscribers for September, 2015. The figures showed a continuing of established tr.....

Tags : Trai, compensation, telecom data, 2015



Transactions in Government securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors: Reporting(07.06.2021)

1. Over the counter (OTC) transactions in Government securities (including State Development Loans and Treasury Bills) undertaken by market participan.....

Tags : Transactions, Government securities, FPI



Rules regarding quoting of PAN for specified transactions amended(15.12.2015)

To bring a balance between burden of compliance on legitimate transactions and the need to capture information relating to transactions of higher valu.....

Tags : Permanent account number, black money, transactions



Participation of Mutual funds in repo transactions on Corporate Debt Securities(08.06.2023)

1. SEBI vide circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/19/2011 dated November 11, 2011 and CIR/IMD/DF/23/2012 dated November 15, 2012 allowed mutual funds to participat.....

Tags : Participation, Mutual funds, Repo transactions



Settlement of Export/ Import transactions in currencies without direct exchange rate(04.02.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India has permitted AD Category-I banks to settle import and export transactions where invoicing is in a freely convertible curren.....

Tags : Export, import, transaction, direct exchange rate



Reporting of Transactions by agency banks to RBI(30.11.2017)

It has been brought to our notice that some agency banks are reporting government transactions after considerable delay and along with the current tra.....

Tags : RBI, Agency Banks, Transactions



Tokenisation - Card Transactions : Extending the scope of permitted devices(25.08.2021)

1. We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 08, 2019 on "Tokenisation - Card transactions", permitting a.....

Tags : Tokenisation, Card Transactions, Permitted Device



Status of March 31, 2024 for Government transactions through integration with e-Kuber(03.10.2023)

1. The 'e-Kuber' which is the Core Banking Solution platform of RBI for Government and other payments does not process any Government transactions on .....

Tags : Transactions, Integration, E-Kuber



Minimum amount for repatriating ACU transaction amounts reduced(26.05.2016)

Minimum amounts and multiple in which the Reserve Bank of India will receive and pay for funding or repatriating excess liquidity in the Asian Clearin.....

Tags : asian clearing union, transactions, minimum, multiple



Securities Transaction Tax (1st Amendment), Rules, 2022(18.01.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred section 114 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004, (23 of 2004), the Central Government hereby makes the following rule.....

Tags : Rules, Amendment, Securities Transaction Tax



Last date for filing of updated returns (ITR-U) for A.Y. 2021-22 (i.e. for F.Y. 2020-21) is 31.03.2024(04.03.2024)

The Income Tax Department receives information of specified financial transactions of taxpayers from various sources. To increase transparency and to .....

Tags : Submission, Updated ITRs, Financial transactions



Guidelines for computing exposure for counterparty credit risk arising from derivative transactions(10.11.2016)

Please refer to the paragraph 4 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016. It was indicated therein t.....

Tags : Derivative transactions, credit risk, Guidelines



Coverage on export transactions to Russia not withdrawn: Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India(28.02.2022)

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has clarified that the coverage on export transactions to Russia has not been withdrawn. It has be.....

Tags : Coverage, Export transactions, ECGC



Judgments

UPPCL and PVVNL’s administrative apathy chastised in case involving electrocution(17.09.2015)

In a case questioning Permanent Lok Adalat’s jurisdiction awarding compensation to dependents of a victim who was electrocuted from a high tension fal.....

Tags : Lok adalat, merits, compensation, electricity



UPPCL and PVVNL’s administrative apathy chastised in case involving electrocution(17.09.2015)

In a case questioning Permanent Lok Adalat’s jurisdiction awarding compensation to dependents of a victim who was electrocuted from a high tension fal.....

Tags : Lok adalat, merits, compensation, electricity



Difference between sales tax charged and NPV paid not includible as transaction value(06.10.2015)

Distinguishing three judgments of the Supreme Court that the difference between amounts collected by Assessee from its customers as sales tax and the .....

Tags : excise, sales tax, net present value, transaction value



Surviving spouse entitled to compensation even if both were earning members(29.10.2015)

In a case regarding compensation for the death of a woman in a motor vehicle accident, the Bombay High Court determined that though the surviving husb.....

Tags : Dependency, compensation, earning spouse, savings



MACT award not classifiable as “income”(02.06.2016)

Compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, and interest accruing therefrom, are not subject to TDS (tax-deducted-at-source) and the s.....

Tags : mact, compensation, interest, tds, welfare



Doctors risking life by exposure to deadly diseases no less than facing bullets(31.05.2016)

The Central Information Commission faced moral quandary hearing a plea for compensation from a mother of a young doctor who died from exposure to swin.....

Tags : government, compensation, death on duty, doctor, swine flu



National Commission has to exercise the jurisdiction only if State Commission or the District Forum either failed to exercise their jurisdiction or exceeded jurisdiction by acting illegally(02.08.2016)

Appellant-Society is a charitable institution running a girls hostel at Surat for the benefit of Adiwasi children. Appellant-Society purchased vitrifi.....

Tags : Defective tiles, Compensation, Liability



Railway to pay for deaths of ‘roof riders’(05.07.2016)

The Supreme Court awarded compensation to kin of deceased who died while riding on the roof of train carriages.

The tragedy occurred when h.....

Tags : railway, compensation, death, roof rider



Long road to justice after unauthorised laying of road on private land(05.07.2016)

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh directed the State to compensate a land owner for unauthorised and free use of his land for laying a road.

.....

Tags : land acquisition, unauthorised, compensation, road laying



Contract of insurance is a contract of good faith (uberrima fides)(02.08.2016)

Instant First Appeal filed against impugned order of State Commission. Complainant obtained an insurance policy from the respondent, United India Insu.....

Tags : Insurance, Compensation, Contract, Good faith



No legal contract will come into force unless the offer and acceptance of proposal is made(09.08.2016)

Wife of complainant/petitioner, took housing loan from HDFC Ltd. For security of said loan, HDFC loan cover term insurance policy was purchased from H.....

Tags : Insurance, Proposal, offer and acceptance, Compensation



Doctrine of sovereign immunity not applicable to cases of fundamental rights violation, hence, cannot be used as a defence in public law(12.08.2016)

In present writ petition, Petitioners, migrants of State of Jammu & Kashmir State had planned to take out a peaceful protest March upto Delhi for vent.....

Tags : Fundamental rights, Violation, Compensation



Complainant obliged to get property insured, failure on part of opposite party not amount to deficiency of service(22.08.2016)

Complainant/Respondent No.1 was sanctioned loan by Opposite Party /Appellants and complainant executed various documents and hypothecated/mortgaged pr.....

Tags : Insurance, Obligation, Deficiency, Compensation



Inadvertent fall while boarding running train not a criminal act or self-inflicted injury to deny compensation(06.10.2016)

In instant case, Appellant is aggrieved by Railway Tribunal’s order dismissing Appellants’ claim petition by holding that, death of deceased was not o.....

Tags : Accidental fall, Compensation, Grant



A person is entitled to compensation, if there is delay in settlement of legitimate claim thereof(21.12.2016)

Present petition has been filed to set aside award passed by second Respondent, Sole Arbitrator in so far as the failure to consider claim for compens.....

Tags : Delay, Compensation, Entitlement



In a master and servant relation, master is vicariously liable for acts of omission of servant and liable to pay compensation for negligence and deficiency in service(15.11.2016)

21-year old educated son of complainant, lost his life by drowning at Boat Club, owned by Appellant, Paradeep Port Trust. Appellant has tried to shift.....

Tags : Compensation, Liability, Vicarious



Bank is Liable to Pay Compensation, if the Original Title Deed had been Lost(20.02.2017)

Instant first appeal has been filed against the impugned order passed by Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission vide which, Consumer Comp.....

Tags : Compensation, Entitlement, Limitation



Number of transactions, not number of documents for stamp duty(11.08.2015)

In a case where the mortgagor borrowed from 13 banks in one instrument, the agreement fell under Section 5 of the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, the Court h.....

Tags : stamp duty, number of transactions, one instrument



Deceased student entitled to compensation against future prospects even if unemployed(12.08.2015)

The Court rejected the arguments of the Appellant that the deceased did not have future prospects as the income worked out by the MACT was notional. I.....

Tags : Motor, future prospect, unemployed, compensation



Party complaining breach of contract is entitled to reasonable compensation whether or not actual loss is proved to have been caused(21.04.2017)

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited ('MTNL') has filed present petition under Section 34 of Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 challenging an Award da.....

Tags : Damages, Compensation, Validity



Transaction which is recorded in defiance of prohibitory order shall have to be branded as illegal, if not void(10.03.2017)

In facts of present case, Petitioner is objecting to decision rendered by Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal. Petitioner is purchaser of flat. The flat.....

Tags : Deed, Transaction, Validity



When identical lands which are situated nearby are acquired for same purpose, it would not be proper to discriminate between land owners unless there are strong reasons(21.03.2017)

Instant appeals arise out of common judgment passed by High Court of Jammu and Kashmir affirming compensation of Rs. 2,50,000/- per Kanal awarded to A.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Validity



Include acid attack victims on disability list(07.12.2015)

The Supreme Court awarded Rs. 13 lakhs to two victims of acid attacks and ordered the State of Bihar to take full responsibility for their treatment a.....

Tags : Acid attack, compensation, disability list



Insurance Company cannot repudiate claim in toto in case of loss of vehicle due to theft(13.07.2017)

Challenge in present Revision Petition under Section 21(b) of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is to order passed by Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes .....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Direction, Validity



Court derides lack of legislation on rehabilitation for sexual assault victims(03.11.2015)

In a case involving the rape of a minor and birth of a child as a consequence, the Allahabad High Court, taking note of the physical and mental trauma.....

Tags : Rape, rehabilitation, victim, child, compensation



Courts can always apply reasonable amount of guesswork to balance equities in order to fix a just and fair market value(07.07.2017)

Present appeals are filed by land owners against final judgment and order passed by High Court of Karnataka, whereby High Court allowed appeals in par.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Re-determination, Validity



If a person drives vehicle without a licence, he commits an offence that may not lead to finding of negligence as regards accident(15.12.2017)

The present appeal arises from a judgment of the High Court of Karnataka. Appellant who was riding a motorcycle met with an accident with a mini lorry.....

Tags : Contributory negligence, Basis, Compensation



Burden of proving that, victim is not a bona fide passenger lies on Railways(19.12.2017)

In facts of present case, according to Appellant, the deceased used to travel in train by purchasing II class ticket and that they came to know from t.....

Tags : Bona fide, Burden of proof, Compensation



States ordered to better compensation for rape vicitims(11.02.2016)

The Supreme Court ordered States and Union Territories to establish uniform compensation for rape victims under the Victim Compensation Scheme. It pre.....

Tags : Victim compensation scheme, uniform, rape



State Human Rights Commission is only a recommendatory body and has no power and jurisdiction to direct payment of compensation.(07.11.2017)

The present petition is filed by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (Petitioner) for challenging the order passed by the Chhattisgarh Human Righ.....

Tags : Human Rights Commission, Compensation, Recommendatory Authority



News

CIC Prevents Indian Seed Companies’ (Using Monsanto Technology) Obligatory Destruction of Seeds(20.04.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has said in interim order that Indian seed companies that use global agriculture firm Monsanto's technology will.....

Tags : Competition Commission of India , Monsanto's technology



Delhi High Court Seeks Mukthar Ansari's Reply in BJP Leader Murder Case(16.10.2019)

Delhi High Court has sought the reply of MLA and gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari and six others, who were acquitted in the 2005 murder case .....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Mukhtar Ansari



Kerala High Court: Banks Cannot Make Customer Pay for Fraudulent Online Transaction(18.10.2019)

Kerala High Court has held that banks cannot recover the money withdrawn through fraudulent online transactions from cash credit and overdraft account.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Online Transaction



Allahabad High Court Bars Arrest of Mukhtar Ansari's Son in Arms Case(21.10.2019)

Allahabad High Court has restrained the Uttar Pradesh police from arresting Abbas Ansari, an international shooting player and son of jailed Member of.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mukhtar Ansari



Supreme Court: All Kochi Flat Owners to Get Uniform Interim Compensation(25.10.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that all the owners of 343 flats in four illegally constructed high-end buildings in Kochi that have been scheduled for dem.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Interim Compensation



Interference in exercise of revisional jurisdiction is to be made only if there is a material defect or jurisdictional error in concurrent findings recorded by consumer fora below(29.01.2018)

Present revision petition has been filed under Section 21(b) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 against the impugned order, passed by the State Comm.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Insurance claim



A claimant for compensation ought not to be burdened with following a trail of successive transfers, which are not registered with registering authority(06.02.2018)

In instant case, an accident took place. By its award, the Tribunal granted compensation. The Tribunal noted that, the registration certificate of the.....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Liability



Multiplier should depend on the age of the deceased and not on the age of the dependants(09.02.2018)

In a motor accident which occurred on 22nd September, 2009, Ajit Singh, who was at the relevant time 23 years of age died. His parents, who were in th.....

Tags : Compensation, Determination, Multiplier



Compensation should be adequate and there must be no injustice with the land owners(16.04.2018)

In facts of present case, The Government of Haryana, vide Notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 dated 18th October, 2005 has .....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Validity



Proof of rashness and negligence on part of driver of vehicle is sine qua non for maintaining a claim petition(12.04.2018)

In instant case, The Appellant filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act,1988 on account of multiple grievous injuries sustain.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Proof, Negligence



Punjab and Haryana HC: Injury while Leaning Out of Train not Self-Inflicted(23.08.2016)

P&H HC, while setting aside decision of a tribunal that had denied compensation to kin of a passenger who died after falling from a train, has held th.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC, compensation



Supreme Court: Earning Heirs Entitled to Compensation Under MV Act(20.01.2020)

Supreme Court has held that employed sons and married daughters can apply for compensation for the death of their parent, and would qualify as ‘legal .....

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AAR: Compensation Paid for Setting Up of SEZ to be Considered as ‘Supply of Services’(21.01.2020)

Authority for Advance Ruling, Goa has held that the compensation paid for setting up of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) unit will be considered as a ‘supp.....

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ITAT Erases Addition by TPO on Transaction of Rendering Marketing Services of Channel Placement Right(23.01.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has deleted the addition by Transfer Pricing Officer on the ground that the transaction of rendering mark.....

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Karnataka HC: Trial Courts Can Only Recommend Compensation Under POCSO Rules(24.01.2020)

Karnataka High Court has held that the Trial Court or Special Court has to recommend the District Legal Services Authority to decide and award the com.....

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Claimants are entitled to seek compensation from any of the wrongdoers, when it is found to be a case of composite negligence(21.02.2018)

In the instant case, on 08th December, 2012, the wife of the Appellant No. 1, was travelling in an auto-rickshaw, which was given a violent dash from .....

Tags : Compensation, Denial, Validity



Benefit of future prospects should not be confined only to those who have a permanent job and would extend to self-employed individuals(06.03.2018)

In present case, the Appellant was injured in a motor accident. The Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 12,81,228 for the injuries suffered by him. T.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Enhancement



“Light Motor Vehicle" would include a transport vehicle as per the weight(06.03.2018)

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal allowed a claim for compensation filed by the third Respondent. The claim arose from the death of the husband of th.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Liability



Doctors risking life by exposure to deadly diseases no less than facing bullets(31.05.2016)

The Central Information Commission faced moral quandary hearing a plea for compensation from a mother of a young doctor who died from exposure to swin.....

Tags : government, compensation, death on duty, doctor, swine flu



Once deceased with valid train ticket is found on railway track, which is not near place of residence or work, onus of proof shifts upon railway to show that, deceased was not a bonafide passenger(05.04.2018)

In facts of the case, the deceased, Appellants' son, while travelling by train accidently fell down from the running train near the housing board colo.....

Tags : Bonafide passenger, Compensation, Grant



National Human Rights Commission Issues Notice to CBI Over Alleged Torture of Ex-Bureaucrat Bansal(30.09.2016)

National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to CBI over the alleged torture of suspended senior bureaucrat BK Bansal and his family that led to.....

Tags : National Human Rights Commission, CBI, Bansal



Hyderabad HC Grants Compensation to Parents of Snake Bite Victims(03.10.2016)

Hyderabad HC has directed Central Government and Sarva Siksha Abhiyan'sTelangana Project Director to pay a compensation of Rs 8 lakh each to the paren.....

Tags : Hyderabad HC, Snake Bite Victims, Compensation



CCI Directs Fresh Investigation against Monsanto(05.10.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered another detailed probe against the genetically modified seed major, Monsanto, for alleged unfair bus.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Government's Compensation Scheme for Victims of Delhi Riots(04.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has refused to intervene in a plea challenging the compensation announced by the Delhi Government for the victims of Delhi Riots. The.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Compensation



Supreme Court: Farmer Entering into Buyback Transaction with Seed Company is 'Consumer'(11.03.2020)

Supreme Court has held that a farm is a 'consumer' for filing complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 even when he has entered into a buyba.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Farmers, Buyback Transaction



ITAT, Delhi: No Income Tax on Compensation Received on Compulsory Acquisition of Agricultural Land(12.03.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that income tax cannot be levied on the compensation or enhanced compensation received on compuls.....

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Revisional powers of National Commission can be exercised only if there is some prima facie jurisdictional error appearing in impugned order(19.08.2016)

In instant case, deficiency in service alleged against present Petitioners was in respect of cancellation of flight. State Commission allowed Complain.....

Tags : Service, Deficiency, Compensation



Use of a vehicle in a public place without a permit is a fundamental statutory infraction(17.05.2018)

The legal representatives of the deceased, preferred a claim petition before the Tribunal claiming compensation to the tune of Rs. 36,00,000. The clai.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Liability



Consumption of liquor beyond a safe limit disqualifies the insured from getting benefits of insurance policy(04.09.2018)

The complainant/Respondent owned a vehicle which he had got insured with the Petitioner Company. The vehicle having met with an accident, on 4th Decem.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Legality



No person has right to enter into Benami transaction, except if, property is purchased in the name of wife or unmarried daughter(01.08.2018)

In instant case, Opposite Party filed title suit against the Petitioner in respect of disputed land for declaration that the Petitioner is Farzidar an.....

Tags : Declaration, Benami Transactions, Right



If any judgment or order is obtained by fraud, it cannot be said to be a judgment or order in law(10.10.2018)

Present appeal is against the order passed by the Tribunal. Aggrieved of said order passed in the review petition as also the basic award, the Appell.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Review



Claimant cannot maintain a claim on basis of his own fault or negligence(31.08.2018)

National Insurance Co. Ltd. has filed present appeal challenging the judgment whereby the High Court has directed the Appellant-insurer to pay the com.....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Direction, Validity



Punjab and Haryana HC Reduces Compensation Amount Drastically in Haryana Land Compensation Case(09.09.2015)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has drastically reduced amount that farmers were to receive from Haryana Government for 142.38 acres acquired in 1979 fo.....

Tags : Punjab and Haryana HC,Haryana Land Compensation Case



Delhi HC Upholds Evidence Tampering Charge Against Ansal Brothers(12.05.2017)

Delhi High Court has upheld a Trial Court order framing charge of tampering of evidence against real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal in a c.....

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Mere Financial Assistance to Buy Property can't be Termed Benami Transaction: SC(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere financial assistance to buy a property cannot be the sole determinative factor/circumstance to hold the transacti.....

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Karnataka HC Directs Clarification of Stand on Compensation for Farmer Suicides(03.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Chief Secretary to make a clear stand whether families of the farmers who killed themselves after borrowin.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Plea Against Differential Compensation for Major & Minor Riots Victims(03.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response from the Delhi government on its scheme for compensation of Delhi riots' victims, which has been alleged to be di.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Compensation for Riots Victims



SC Dismisses UP Govt’s Plea Against HC Order Granting Protection from Arrest to Mukhtar Ansari's Sons(04.03.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed by the Uttar Pradesh Government against the Allahabad High Court's interim order granting protection from arr.....

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Emotional dependence cannot be measured to be in part; either it is there or is not there(03.10.2018)

In present matter, the daughter of the Appellants (hereafter the victim) died on August 2, 1999 in a rail accident. The accident claimed the lives of .....

Tags : Compensation, Denial, Validity



Onus to prove seed’s good quality is on Manufacturer of seeds as Complainants are not expected to store some of seeds for future testing(28.09.2018)

Complainants, who are farmers, purchased onion seeds from the Opposite Parties ("Horticultural Foundation"), and sown the same in their fields; that e.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Validity



Railway administration is not liable to pay compensation, if passenger dies or suffers injury due to- suicide or attempted to suicide by him or self-inflicted injury(21.11.2018)

The Applicant has filed present claim petition under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 seeking compensation for an amount of Rs. 4,0.....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Exemption



A procedural lapse could not be made basis to reject claim petition(16.11.2018)

Present appeal is filed by the claimants against the final judgment passed by the High Court whereby the High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the .....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Grant



Supreme Court Confirms Conviction and Sentence of Ansal Brothers(26.08.2015)

Supreme Court has confirmed conviction and two-years sentence for Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal, who were convicted in Uphaar Fire Tragedy case.

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RBI Withdraws Banks' 25% Compensation(28.08.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn 25 per cent compensation to banks for detecting fake notes.

Tags : Reserve Bank of India,25 per cent compensation



SC: Subsequent Parties Entitled To Seek Declaration that Land Acquisition Proceedings Have Lapsed(05.05.2017)

Supreme Court has held that subsequent purchaser, assignee, successor in interest, power of attorney, etc., are all persons who are interested in comp.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act



CRIMINAL - Compensate Woman for Arrest at Night: Gujarat HC to Govt(05.03.2019)

Gujarat High Court has directed state government to pay Rs. 2,500 to a woman, who was arrested after sunset, for breach of law that stipulates no such.....

Tags : Gujarat High Court, Compensate Woman for Arrest at Night



Civil - Bombay HC Asks NSL to Deposit Rs. 138 cr in MMBL-Royalty Issue(07.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has asked Hyderabad-based Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd (NSL) to deposit a sum of Rs. 138 crore in a case related to contentious dues it owes .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Mahyco Monsanto Biotech Ltd., Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd (NSL)



SC: Homebuyers Cannot be Deprived of Interim Compensation Merely for Want of Execution of Sale Deed(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has opined in connection with the Maradu flat demolition case that once it has been established that the home buyers have in fact made p.....

Tags : SC. Homebuyers, Compensation



SC Directs Bajaj Allianz to Come Up with Draft Guidelines for Compensation Disbursement Process(15.02.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, to come up with draft guidelines for facilitating compensation disbursement pr.....

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Jurisdiction of consumer fora not barred, even if, provisions to provide compensation are laid down in Railway legislation(18.01.2017)

Present first appeal has been filed under Section 19, read with Section 21(a)(ii) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, against impugned order passed .....

Tags : Complaint, Compensation, Jurisdiction



Loss of earning capacity must be determined at 100 percent for entitlement to compensation(17.12.2018)

Present appeal has been filed challenging the award of the Commissioner. The contention of the Appellant is that, the loss of employment suffered by h.....

Tags : Disability, Compensation, Grant



Mere relationship or being an acquaintance cannot be sole ground to discard the testimony of an otherwise reliable witness(18.01.2019)

Rajinder Kumar Sharma, owner of the vehicle in question has filed the instant appeal assailing the award passed by the Tribunal. A claim petition was .....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Validity



Mere fact that, complaint relates to a commercial transaction or breach of contract for which a civil remedy is available is not by itself a ground to quash criminal proceedings(11.01.2019)

Criminal Miscellaneous application is for quashing the order rejecting the petition filed for discharge of the Petitioner. The allegation against the .....

Tags : Commercial transaction, Breach, Proceedings, Quashing



Owner of a vehicle who transfers it to another person is liable to pay compensation in case of an accident unless sale is reflected in Regional Transport Authority (RTA) records(14.12.2018)

Present appeal challenges the judgment passed by the High Court. The Appellant, original owner of a Santro Car sold said vehicle to Saveta Sharma, fir.....

Tags : Compensation, Accident, Liability



Delhi HC Issues Notice To Ansal Brothers In Evidence Destruction Case(24.12.2015)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to Ansal brothers and others on a plea seeking transfer of a case of alleged destruction of evidence in the 1997 Up.....

Tags : Delhi High Court , Ansal brother, 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy



CBDT Issues New Income Tax Reporting Norms for High Value Transactions(04.01.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified norms under which cash receipts and high value transactions beyond a certain threshold will have to.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, High Value Transactions



HP High Court Orders Rs. 20 Lakh Compensation For Parents of Students Drowned In Beas River(04.01.2016)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered payment of compensation of Rs. 20 lakh to parents of each of 24 engineering students of a Hyderabad college wh.....

Tags : Himachal Pradesh High Court, compensation



Jharkhand High Court Directs State Govt to Submit Report on Tabrez Ansari Lynching Case(09.07.2019)

Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Government to submit a report on the lynching of Tabrez Ansari by a mob in Seraikela-Kharswan district. Th.....

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Delhi HC Disposes of Plea Seeking Direction to Govt for Scheme to Compensate Covid Affected Families(10.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has disposed of the plea by directing the Government to treat the plea seeking direction to Union of India and Delhi Government to co.....

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SC: Addition of 40% Income to be Given Towards Future Prospects in Motor Accident Compensation(12.05.2021)

Supreme Court has reiterated that addition of 40% income must be given towards future prospects while computing motor accident compensation if the dec.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Motor Accident Compensation



Breach of terms and conditions of motor vehicle insurance policy need not be considered at hearing for interim compensation(20.08.2015)

An insurer can plead an insurance contract to not be binding upon it at the final hearing to recover interim compensation from the driver/owner of the.....

Tags : Motor, interim compensation, insurer, privity



In cases of medical negligence, where a special skill or competence is attributed to a doctor, a doctor need not possess highest expert skill, at risk of being found negligent(25.02.2019)

The sad demise of the wife of the Appellant has resulted in the legal proceedings being initiated by the Appellant on a belief that, the cause of her .....

Tags : Medical negligence, Compensation, Entitlement



FIR is not a substantive piece of evidence; it can be used only for purposes of corroboration or contradiction of maker only(08.05.2017)

Aggrieved by nil award passed by learned Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, present appeal is preferred by appellant-claimants. Appellant claimed.....

Tags : Nil Award, Compensation, Entitlement



It is the age of deceased which has to be taken into account and not age of dependents while determining compensation(09.04.2019)

The only legal issue canvassed in present matters, which were in the nature of cross appeals, is that, in the case of a motor accident where there is .....

Tags : Compensation, Age, Deceased



SC Levies 'Environment Compensation Charge' of Rs 700 & Rs 1300 on Commercial Vehicles entering Delhi(13.10.2015)

Supreme Court has levied 'Environment Compensation Charge' of Rs 700 and Rs 1300 on commercial vehicles entering Delhi from November 1 for 4 months. T.....

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CBDT: Now File Statement of Financial Transaction at Tin Facilitating Centers(02.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has enabled filing of Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) at Tin Facilitating Centers (TIN-FC).

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Statement of Financial Transaction, Tin Facilitating Centers



CRIMINAL - Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra CM for slow Investigations into Dabholkar, Pansare Murders(29.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has wondered if Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is too busy to enquire about investigations into killing of rationalist.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Dabholkar, Pansare Murders



MP HC Directs Govt. to Issue Guidelines to Strictly Adhere to Provisions of NSA Act(05.04.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a slew of directions for the State Government to strictly adhere to the provisions of the National Security Act, .....

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Madras HC: Compensation for Refraining from Carrying Out Competitive Business is Capital Receipt(08.04.2021)

Madras High Court has dismissed the appeal of the revenue and has held that the Compensation received for refraining from carrying on competitive busi.....

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SC Dismisses Challenge Against Delhi HC Decision on Widow's Right to Compensation(12.04.2021)

Supreme Court has affirmed a Delhi High Court decision that a widow's right to claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for the death of .....

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Compensation for youth tortured in police custody(21.09.2015)

In a case where the police illegally detained and tortured a young man who had applied for a position as a constable in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.....

Tags : Police, custody, torture, compensation



Mere presence of a body on railway premises will not be conclusive to hold that, injured or deceased was a bona fide passenger for compensation claim(09.04.2019)

The Applicant has filed present claim petition under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 seeking compensation for an amount of Rs. 4,0.....

Tags : Cause of death, Proof, Compensation, Entitlement



Bona fide of injured person as a railway passenger has to be proved for claiming compensation(09.06.2017)

Claim application was filed by Applicant/injured seeking compensation of Rupees Four Lac for injuries sustained by him in an alleged train untoward in.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Bonafide



Expert opinion is not mandatory while adjudicating a complaint of medical negligence(02.05.2019)

Challenge in present Revision Petition under Section 21 (b) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is to the order passed by the State Commission. By th.....

Tags : Medical negligence, Compensation, Entitlement



Onus of proving medical negligence and resultant deficiency in service is on complainant(08.05.2019)

Present complaint has been filed before this Commission under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act 1986 by Smt. Sunita Kumar and another, residen.....

Tags : Compensation, Negligence, Proof



Pansare-Dabholkar Murder Case: Bombay High Court Raps CBI For Not Taking Investigation Ahead(05.07.2019)

Bombay High Court has slammed investigating agencies for giving excuses and not taking the probe in the murder of activist Govind Pansare and rational.....

Tags : Pansare-Dabholkar Murder Case, Bombay High Court



Uttarakhand HC Issues notice on PIL Seeking Compensation for Victims of Glacial Disaster(07.06.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued notice to the Central and State Government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking compensation for families affecte.....

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Madras High Court Asks Accused to Pay Compensation for Abusing Police(09.06.2021)

Madras High Court has asked an accused who allegedly abused Police and prevented them from doing their public duty, to pay Rs. 10,000 as compensation,.....

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Madras HC: Court Cannot Issue Mandamus Directing Compensation to COVID Victims(10.06.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that the Court cannot issue a mandamus directing all COVID-19 victims to be compensated, irrespective of the financial .....

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J&K HC Upholds Validity of NHRC Order Granting Compensation to Family of Child(14.06.2021)

Jammu & Kashmir High Court has upheld the validity of an order passed by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) granting monetary compensation of Rs .....

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Security is to be furnished by insured owner prior to release of compensation amount by insurer(20.05.2019)

Present appeal is directed against the judgment passed by the Additional District & Sessions Judge cum Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, (the T.....

Tags : Compensation, Security, Furnishing of



Judgment on all issues is to be pronounced mandatorily(04.06.2019)

Present appeal has been filed by the original Claimants challenging the dismissal of their claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act,.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Entitlement



Belting system is applicable when large pieces of land having different locations are acquired for determining market value(27.10.2017)

The landowners filed Reference Petitions under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 before the Additional District Judge, praying for enhancem.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Enhancement



Rejection of report of its own Surveyor by Insurance Company in absence of any valid reason or proof cannot be sustained(07.08.2019)

In present matter, aggrieved by the order passed by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New India Assurance Company Ltd. preferred the p.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



Govt Should Compensate Victims of Its Inaction: Delhi High Court(28.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has said that Government should provide financial assistance and support to people who are the victims of their inaction and omission.....

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Supreme Court Grants Time to Gujarat For Action Report Against Cops in Bilkis Bano Case(29.11.2017)

Supreme Court Grants Time to Gujarat For Action Report Against Cops in Bilkis Bano Case

Tags : The Supreme Court bench, however, made it clear that the separate plea, seeking enhancement of compensation to be awarded to Bilkis Bano, would be taken up next week for hearing.



Human Rights Commission Can’t Direct Payment of Compensation: Chhattisgarh HC(01.12.2017)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held that State Human Rights Commission is only a re-commendatory body and it has no power and jurisdiction to direct paym.....

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Karnataka High Court Issues Guidelines on Victim Compensation(06.09.2019)

Karnataka High Court while observing that trial courts are delivering justice more oriented towards the rights of accused persons and the same is not .....

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Supreme Court Increases Compensation to Family of Carpenter who Died in Accident(13.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed while enhancing the compensation awarded to the family of a carpenter who died in an accident that what proof they can lead.....

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SC: Genuineness of Transaction Cannot Be Doubted Merely Because Thumb Impression Affixed(18.08.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that genuineness of property transaction cannot be doubted merely because thumb impression was affixed instead of signature.....

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Whenever money has been received by a party and when its refund is ordered, right to get interest follows, as a matter of course(25.04.2018)

In facts of present case, the complainant purchased plot in Central Greens, Sector 105 and the total sale price of the plot, in question, was fixed at.....

Tags : Plot, Possession, Deficiency, Compensation



For determining future prospects, age of victim as on date of accident is to be taken as starting point for calculation(24.12.2019)

Present appeal has been filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a judgment of Tribunal in MACT case, passed in an application .....

Tags : Compensation, Quantum, Legality



On mere suspicion, addition for unexplained Cash Credit cannot be made(05.03.2020)

In facts of present case, the assessee is son of Shri Madhukar Rathi. The assessee filed his return of income declaring total income of Rs.56,10,180. .....

Tags : Transaction, Genuineness, Additions, Legality



Interest can start only from date, when possession is taken(21.01.2020)

Present appeal has been preferred by the Appellant-claimant aggrieved by the judgment passed by the High Court enhancing the compensation to Rs. 3,00,.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Enhancement



Railway cannot deny liability to pay amount of compensation, even if passenger died or injured due to his own negligence(17.01.2020)

In present case, the Tribunal came to the conclusion that, deceased fell down due to his own negligence and, therefore, claimant is not entitled for c.....

Tags : Compensation, Payment, Liability



Supreme Courts Orders Stay on Disbursement of Compensation in 2012 Sea-Firing Incident(19.08.2021)

Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the disbursement of the compensation of 2 crores to the owner of the boat named "St Antony" which was attacked by .....

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Bombay HC Slams CBI, SIT in Dabholkar-Pansare Murders Case(24.06.2016)

Bombay HC has slammed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murders of rationalists Govind Pansare an.....

Tags : Bombay HC, Govind Pansare , Narendra Dhabolkar



Bombay HC Enhances Compensation in Accident That Killed 10-Yr-Old Girl(04.11.2019)

Bombay High Court has enhanced compensation granted to kin of victims, a 10-year-old girl and her mother, who died in an accident 29 year ago after a .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, accidental compensation



Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation to Youth who Lost Genitals in Road Accident(06.11.2019)

Karnataka High Court has increased the compensation granted to a youth who lost his genitals in a road accident from Rs 2,70,000 to Rs 24 lakh awarded.....

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SC: Relinquishment of Shares by Dependent does not Disentitle her from Claiming Compensation(06.11.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that relinquishment of share by a claimant (dependant of the deceased) does not disentitle her from claiming compensation. .....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari's Wife's Plea Seeking Protection(07.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a writ petition filed by BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari's wife, Afshan Ansari seeking protection and safety of her husb.....

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Compensation for loss of future earning has to be proper and just and not elusive(10.06.2020)

The Appellant was travelling in a bus of the Respondent Corporation and met with an accident due to rash and negligent driving of the bus driver who h.....

Tags : Inadequacy, Compensation, Enhancement



Compensation towards loss of love and affection not to be awarded as a separate head(30.06.2020)

In facts of present case, the deceased was residing in Doha, Qatar since 1984. The deceased was visited India in November, 1998, he was riding a scoot.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Determination



Doctor is not liable for negligence, if he performs his duty with reasonableness and with due care(29.06.2020)

The Complainant Satbir Singh ('the patient') while attending marriage of his friend due to fire cracker explosion suffered burn/crush injury to his ri.....

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Uniform use of the pre-printed and fixed ‘informed consent cum undertaking’ form on the part of the hospital is unfair trade practice(06.07.2020)

The Complainant aged about 65 years in second week of January, 2010 suffered pain in abdomen and difficulty in passing urine. Being aggrieved by the .....

Tags : Deficiency, Service, Compensation



SC: Railways Liable to Pay Compensation for Late Arrival of Trains If Delay is Not Explained(09.09.2021)

Supreme Court has held that until and unless the railways provide evidence and explain the late arrival of a train to establish and prove that delay o.....

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Bombay HC Slams CID, CBI over Report on Dabholkar-Pansare Murders(08.01.2016)

Bombay High Court has irked over failure of CBI and State CID in obtaining a ballistics report from Karnataka CID which showed link between murders of.....

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CCI Rejects Allegation of Unfair Trade Practices Against Ansal(11.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected complaint of anti-competitive practices made against Ansal Properties regarding a commercial projec.....

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CCI Issues Combination Regulations to Streamline Norms for M&A Filings(13.01.2016)

Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Amendment Regulations, 2016, has been no.....

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Karnataka High Court: Rape Victim not Entitled to Compensation if She Turned Hostile During Trial(01.10.2019)

Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition filed by a rape victim seeking compensation under the victim compensation scheme as she turned hostile du.....

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The onus is always on the Assessee to substantiate with evidence to the satisfaction of the AO that cash credit is genuine(18.08.2020)

The Assessee is a society engaged in the business of manufacturing of soap. It filed its return of income on 31st August, 2010 declaring the total inc.....

Tags : Transaction, Genuineness, Additions



Where the negligence of the State authorities is clear from the record, appropriate compensation to the family of the victims is to be awarded(24.08.2020)

Present writ petition is filed by the Petitioners who are the legal heirs of Late Sh. Manish (aged 23 years) who lost his life on 31st August, 2014 as.....

Tags : Negligence, State authorities, Compensation



In a Motor Accident Compensation Claims, compensation for 'loss of consortium' can be awarded to children and parents also(07.09.2020)

Present appeals have been filed by three Insurance Companies, i.e., New India Assurance Company Limited, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Lt.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Entitlement



AHC:Employees Compensation Act is Social Security Statute Providing Speedy Payment of Compensation(01.10.2019)

Allahabad High Court (AHC) has explained that Employees Compensation Act, 1923 is a social security legislation providing speedy and efficient machine.....

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MP HC Directs State to Pay Compensation to NDPS Accused for Violation of Fundamental Right(20.09.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed state government to pay 50,000/- to an Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 accused within 15 d.....

Tags : Madhya Pradesh High Court, Compensation to NDPS Accused



Lok Sabha Passes Benami Transactions Amendment Bill(28.07.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed the Benami Transactions Amendment Bill with the new legislation having provisions for confiscating 'benami' (proxy) assets.

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Madras HC: Injury Need Not be Physical Always(01.08.2016)

Madras HC, while clarifying that injury doesn’t always need to be physical, has held that parents of a minor girl who was allegedly abducted and marri.....

Tags : Madras HC, Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Scheme



Supreme Court Slashes Compensation for Five Men Framed in Murder Case by 95%(01.03.2018)

Supreme Court has reduced the compensation for five innocent men, who were framed in a murder case and jailed for 93 days, from Rs 2 lakh each to Rs 1.....

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Bombay High Court Directs Railways to Pay Compensation to Deceased(24.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed Central railways to pay Rs.8 Lakhs as compensation to the family of Arjun Gawande who died while alighting from a train.....

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When the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident does not have a valid driving licence, insurance company is not liable to pay compensation(23.09.2020)

In facts of present case, the first Respondent herein, met with an accident while driving a truck owned by the Appellant, under whom, he was gainfully.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Liability



Burden is upon the Assessee to prove identity of the creditor, creditworthiness of the creditors and genuineness of the transaction(23.09.2020)

The Assessee is a company and filed return of income showing loss of Rs.35,53,560. The Assessing Officer, (AO) noted that, in assessment year under ap.....

Tags : Genuineness, Transaction, Deletion, Legality



Financier remains owner of goods which are subject of Hire Purchase Agreement until hirer pays all instalments(01.10.2020)

Present appeal is against an order passed by the National Commission, dismissing Revision Petition, filed by the Appellant [the Financier], under Sect.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



If there is inordinate delay in handing over the possession, the complainant cannot be compelled to take the possession(30.09.2020)

Present consumer complaint has been filed by the complainant against the opposite party Supertech Ltd. claiming deficiency in service against the oppo.....

Tags : Deficiency, Service, Compensation



Standard of proof in Motor Accident Claim Cases is one of preponderance of probabilities rather than beyond reasonable doubt(08.12.2020)

Present appeals are directed against the judgment passed by the High Court whereby the first appeal preferred by the New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (Res.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Entitlement



Calcutta HC: 'Persons Interested' Include Those Who Have Stake in Compensation Proceedings(02.03.2020)

Calcutta High Court has held that 'persons interested' in land acquisition proceedings include, not only persons who have an interest in the acquisiti.....

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Karnataka HC Enhances Compensation for Death of 2Yrs Old in Motor Accident(20.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has enhanced the compensation granted by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal (MACT) to a couple who lost their 2-year old daughter.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Compensation for Death of 2Yrs Old



Bombay HC: Parent Age Should Be Considered While Deciding Insurance Compensation(24.10.2016)

Bombay High Court has ruled that when an unmarried person dies in a road accident, the average age of his or her surviving old parents should be consi.....

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NGT Directs Taloja CETP to Pay Rs 10 Crore as Environmental Compensation(23.08.2018)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Taloja Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) Co-operative Society Limited to pay Rs 10 crore as environmen.....

Tags : NGT, Environmental Compensation



Bombay HC to ASG: Find Out Exact Rate at Which Securities Transaction Tax Should be Collected(24.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has told the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to take instructions from the Central Board of Direct Tax by August 28 on the exact .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Additional Solicitor General, Central Board of Direct Tax, Securities Transaction Tax



SC Asks States to Follow Gujarat's Model in Giving Publicity for COVID Death Compensation Scheme(16.12.2021)

Supreme Court has lauded the State of Gujarat's advertisements giving publicity relating to disbursal of the ex-gratia compensation to the family of t.....

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Collusive or sham transactions with a corporate debtor will not amount to "financial debt" within the meaning of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016(IBC)(01.02.2021)

CIRP has been initiated against the Corporate Debtor on an application filed by an Operational Creditor under section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy C.....

Tags : Financial Debt, Collusive or sham transactions



Potentiality of acquired land has to be taken into consideration to determine market value(23.03.2021)

The present appeals arise out of an order passed by the High Court whereby a compensation of Rs. 297 per square yard was awarded for the land acquired.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Determination



Tribunal cannot accept disability certificate without examining Doctor concerned(26.06.2019)

Present appeal has been filed by the original claimant for enhancement of compensation. He had filed Petition before Motor Accident Claimed Tribunal, .....

Tags : Compensation, Enhancement, Entitlement



State is liable to compensate for loss or injury suffered by a citizen due to arbitrary action of its employees(11.06.2021)

Present writ petition has been filed praying for the issuance of writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the Respondents to give .....

Tags : Detention, Compensation, Entitlement



Kerala High Court Directs Grant of Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation to Girl Harassed by Police(23.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has delivered its judgment in a plea moved by a minor girl who, along with her father, were harassed by a pink police officer in a p.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Compensation to Girl Harassed by Police



Bombay HC Stays Defamation Proceedings Against Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali And Others(23.12.2021)

Bombay High Court has confirmed the stay on defamation proceedings initiated against makers of the film Gangubai Kathiawadi as the complainant was pri.....

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Delhi HC: Child Born As a Result of Sexual Offences Entitled to Compensation(14.12.2016)

Delhi High Court has held that a child born out of rape is clearly a victim of offence and entitled to compensation.

Tags : Delhi High Court, child, rape, compensation



Supreme Court Reserves Order in Review Plea Against Ansal Brothers in Uphaar Tragedy(15.12.2016)

Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on pleas of CBI and Victims' body seeking review of 2015 verdict in Uphaar fire tragedy case asking real estate.....

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Mahyco Monsanto Plea Against CCI Probe Order(15.10.2018)

Delhi High Court has dismissed biotechnology firm Mahyco Monsanto Biotech’s plea challenging the fair trade regulator’s order to investigate its direc.....

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SC: Compensation to be Paid from Date of Accident and Not Date of Adjudication of Claim(01.02.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that interest on compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923, shall be paid from the date of the accident and no.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Payment of Compensation



SC: Proximity To Developed Area Relevant to Determine Market Value for Compensation(02.02.2022)

Supreme Court has observed that the market value of a land must be determined keeping in view the various factors including proximity to the developed.....

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How long can builders keep paying compensation(11.05.2016)

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission passed yet another order against a property developer for its prolonged failure to deliver possess.....

Tags : property developer, possession, delay, compensation



Provision of hostel facilities to nurses so as to facilitate better medical care is a positive duty enjoined upon hospital and cannot be linked to any commercial activity(14.11.2019)

In present matter, the Appellant’s case is that Respondent No. 1/Opposite Party No. 1 had developed two buildings ‘Madhuvan’ with thirty two ‘1 BHK’ f.....

Tags : Complaint, Maintainability, Transaction, Nature



In absence of salary certificate, the minimum wage notification can be a yardstick but cannot be an absolute to fix the income of deceased(01.10.2021)

In instant case, unfortunate parents who lost their son aged about 32 years in the motor vehicle road accident are before present Court claiming enhan.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Validity



Genuineness of property transaction cannot be doubted merely because thumb impression was affixed instead of signature(17.08.2021)

Present appeal arises out of the judgment and order of the High Court whereby the appeal filed by the probate applicant was allowed in his favour by c.....

Tags : Genuineness, Property Transaction, Thumb Impression



A motor accident claim petition does not abate even after the death of the injured claimant(16.08.2021)

The original claimant was severely injured in a motor accident on 2nd May, 1999. He filed a claim for compensation under Section 166(1)(a) of the Moto.....

Tags : Enhancement, Compensation, Legality



Rajasthan High Court: Compensation Commissioner Last Authority on Claims(02.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has held that under the scheme of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, the Compensation Commissioner is the last authority to deci.....

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SC: Award Passed by Lok Adalat Cannot be Basis for Redetermination of Compensation(04.02.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the Award passed by a Lok Adalat under Section 20 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 cannot be the basis for rede.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Redetermination of Compensation



Madras HC Sets Aside Compensation of Rs 86 Lakhs Awarded in Motor Vehicles Claim(25.03.2020)

Madras High Court has set aside a motor accident award of Rs 86 Lakhs and remanded the matter back to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Special Sub.....

Tags : Madras High Court, Compensation in motor Vehicles Claim



Delhi HC: Environmental Compensation Can't be Imposed Without Giving Notice to Violator(27.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to reconsider its decision against Public Works Department, Government of National Capi.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Environmental Compensation



Karnataka HC: Insurance Company Not Liable to Pay Compensation If Person Holding Wrong Licence(15.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has said that the insurance company will not be liable to pay compensation, if a heavy goods vehicle is driven by a person holdin.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Payment of Compensation, Wrong licence



ITAT, Mumbai: LTCG on Penny Stock Transaction Cannot be Denied Exemption(15.03.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai has ruled that long term capital gains arising from a penny stock transaction cannot be denied exemption under t.....

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State has no business to expropriate property, if an award made and necessary steps to complete acquisition have not been taken for a period of five years or more(09.09.2016)

In instant case, a Notification under Section 4 of Land Acquisition Act, 1894, was issued on 24th October, 1961, stating that public purpose for acqui.....

Tags : Compensation, Acquisition, Proceedings, Lapsed



Railway administration cannot be held liable for preserving relevant documents after expiry of 6 months from date of delivery of consignment(05.06.2018)

Present appeal under Section 23 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 is against the judgment and order passed by the learned Railway Claims Tribun.....

Tags : Loss, Compensation, Validity



When the policy of insurance was in force on the day the vehicle met with the accident, the Insurance Company is bound to pay the amount of compensation(06.12.2021)

Present is Insurance Company's appeal, taking exception to the judgment and award, passed by Chairman, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, in Motor Accide.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Validity



A tax on sale or purchase of goods includes a tax for transfer of right to use goods(04.12.2019)

The question involved in the appeal is whether it is open to the State of Karnataka to levy Sales Tax in view of the Time Charter Agreement dated 8th .....

Tags : Agreement, Transaction, Tax, Levy



Loss of earning capacity must be fixed at 100%, when injured is incapacitated for life(27.10.2021)

Present appeal arises out of a motor accident claim following the serious injuries suffered by the Appellant, when the motor cycle (where the Appellan.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Enhancement



SEBI Clarifies Regarding Transactions in Mutual Funds Facilitated by Online Platforms(16.03.2022)

Securities and Exchange Board of India has clarified regarding transactions in mutual funds facilitated by online platforms. The Board has said paymen.....

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Bombay HC Seeks Centre’s Reply over Plea to Enhance Compensation to 26/11 Victims(25.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has asked Union Government for its response to a 2014 order to frame a policy to enhance compensation given to terror attack victims.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, 26/11, compensation



NGT Slams Telangana Government for Furnishing Fake Orders(28.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up Telangana Government for misleading Tribunal by furnishing a fake order during a hearing on ongoing case i.....

Tags : National Green Tribunal, Telangana Government, fake order, Himayatsagar, Osmansagar



SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of Goods and Services Tax (Compensation To States) Act, 2017(04.10.2018)

Supreme Court has upheld the Constitutional validity of Goods And Services Tax (Compensation To States) Act, 2017, as well as the Goods and Services T.....

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Huge Gaps in Implementation of Old Age Pension Schemes: Supreme Court(10.10.2018)

Supreme Court has said that the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), which deals with pensions for elderly and other issues is “prima facie" a.....

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Bombay HC Upholds Arbitral Award in Favour of Mahyco Monsanto Biotech(28.07.2020)

Bombay High Court has upheld the arbitral award allowing monetary claims of agri-business giant Mahyco Monsanto Biotech Ltd against Nuziveedu Seeds Lt.....

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A comprehensive policy would cover liability of insurer for payment of compensation for occupant in car(13.12.2019)

In both the appeals, the Appellant - owner of the offending vehicle challenges the legality and correctness of the award in Claim Petition passed by t.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Liability



Even if deceased was not earning at the time of death, his legal heirs are entitled to future prospects(18.11.2021)

The original claimants have preferred the present appeal against impugned judgment passed by the High Court, by which the High Court has partly allowe.....

Tags : Compensation, Reduction, Legality



Reinstatement with full back wages is not automatic in every case of unlawful termination/ dismissal(20.09.2021)

The present appeal has been preferred by the Appellant-Bank against the order passed by High Court quashing the Industrial Tribunal’s order of directi.....

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Every legal representative who suffers on account of death of a person due to a motor vehicle accident should have a remedy for realisation of compensation(24.01.2022)

Appellant impugns award whereby the detailed accident report has been disposed of and compensation awarded. Learned counsel for the Appellant contends.....

Tags : Compensation, Award, Legality



Multiple factors are required to be considered while awarding compensation, there cannot be straight jacket formula(25.02.2022)

The original claimant has preferred the present appeal with the prayer to enhance the amount of compensation feeling dissatisfied with the impugned ju.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Enhancement



AAR, Gujarat: Apple And Malt Cola Fizzy Attracts 28% GST And 12% GST Compensation Cess(29.04.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Gujarat has observed that 28% Goods and Services Tax and 12% GST Compensation Cess are due on Apple and Malt Cola Fizzy.

Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, 28% Goods and Services Tax, 12% GST, Compensation Cess, Apple, Malt Cola Fizzy



Madras HC Restrains TANGEDCO from Charging Compensation Towards Low PF(17.08.2020)

Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Limited to levy only minimum charges, during the lockdown period. .....

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SC: Defence of Insanity & Juvenility Ordinarily Ought to be Raised During Trial(20.08.2020)

Supreme Court has stated that the pleas of unsoundness of mind under Section 84 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 or mitigating circumstances like juvenility.....

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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea by WBCPCR Seeking Compensation From Election Commission For Covid Orphans(25.05.2022)

Calcutta HC dismissed a PIL filed by West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking a direction upon the Election Commission t.....

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Madras HC: Amount Paid through Insurance in Mediclaim Deductible from Compensation in Motor Accident(25.05.2022)

Madras High Court has held that the compensation for medical expenses is a matter of reimbursement and hence, once the insurance company has chosen to.....

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ITAT: Onus to Prove Authenticity of Loan Transactions is on Assessee(25.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Raipur bench has held that if AO doubts the authenticity of loan transactions, then, the onus is upon the assess.....

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Liability to pay the interest on compensation shall be from the date of accident(11.03.2022)

The heirs of the deceased – labourer working on sugarcane field have preferred the present appeal against the impugned judgment passed by the High Cou.....

Tags : Compensation, Interest, Entitlement



Transfer pricing adjustment should be restricted only to the international transactions and not the entity level transactions(01.08.2022)

In facts of present case, the assessee filed its return declaring loss of Rs.1.55 crore. Certain international transactions were reported in Form No.3.....

Tags : Assessment, Transfer pricing, International Transaction



While considering the loss of dependency, 40% of the income is required to be added towards future prospects(21.10.2022)

The original claimants have preferred the present appeal to enhance the amount of compensation feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned ju.....

Tags : Compensation, Enhancement, Eligibility



Burden is on the assessee to establish identity, creditworthiness and genuineness of the transaction for sum credited in the books of accounts to the satisfaction of the Assessing Officer(10.08.2022)

The assessee is an individual, who has not filed return under Section 139 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act). Search and seizure operation under Sec.....

Tags : Assessment, Transaction, Genuineness



Karnataka HC: Award of Compensation under National Highways Act Not Attract Stamp Duty(30.05.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that an award of compensation passed by an Arbitrator under National Highways Act, 1956 does not attract stamp duty. Pay.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Compensation Plan for Kin of COVID-19 Related Deaths/Casualties(24.08.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking inter-alia, directions to the Union and State Governments to formulate appropriate guidelines to provide ad.....

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SC: Flat Buyers Entitled to Compensation for Gross Delay by Builders in Handing Over Possession(25.08.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that failure of the developer to comply with the contractual obligation to provide the flat to a flat purchaser within a co.....

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Chhattisgarh HC Orders 7 Lakhs Compensation for Rape Victim(04.09.2020)

Chhattisgarh High Court has held in a Writ Petition that the Rape victim was entitled to compensation of Rs. 7 lakhs along with interest under Section.....

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US Jury Holds Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Liable for Defamation of Each Other(02.06.2022)

US Court has held that Heard had defamed Depp in a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post, and awarded Depp $10 Million in compensatory damages .....

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Autonomy of an irrevocable letter of credit is entitled to protection and Courts should refrain from interfering with that autonomy(10.11.2022)

Present Civil Appeal has been filed assailing the impugned judgment passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (‘National Commissio.....

Tags : Compensation, Reduction, Legality



Burden of establishing the fact that the offending vehicle was being driven by a person holding valid driving licence is on the owner of the vehicle(30.09.2022)

The Appellant-Insurance Company, who is original Respondent, has challenged the judgment and award, passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, ("th.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Liability



A challenge to the order of a Commissioner can be made only on a substantial question of law(04.11.2022)

The Appellant has preferred the present appeal under Section 30 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, assailing the order passed by the learned Co.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



Companies dealing with hazardous substance must forthwith pay compensation for deaths & injuries to victims as per WCA, 1923 wherever applicable or the principle of restitution wherever applicable(03.02.2021)

Matter arises out of an incident occurred in Bharuch district of Gujarat. The respondent factory is the manufacturer of several hazardous chemicals, i.....

Tags : Compensation, Hazardous Substance



Assessable value for the related party sales can be established by referring to the normal price under Section 4(1)(a) of the Central Excise Act(05.12.2022)

The present Civil Appeal originates from the impugned order passed by the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chandigarh (“CESTAT”). T.....

Tags : Transactions, Valuation, Method



Kar. HC: Compensation for Loss of Future Prospect Can be Awarded Without Disability from Amputation(07.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that 'Loss of future prospects' has to be factored in cases of injury without amputation resulting in whole body disabil.....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Motor Vehicle Compensation, Amputation



SC: Compensation for 'Loss of Consortium' Can be Awarded to Children and Parents Also(08.09.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that, in a Motor Accident Compensation Claims, compensation for loss of consortium can be awarded to children and parents a.....

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Delhi HC Stays Payment of Compensation to Family of Youth Who Rammed Bike into Barricades(10.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has put on hold payment of Rs 75 Lakhs compensation to the family of a youth who rammed his bike into chained barricades and is curre.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Compensation to Accident Victim



SC Stays Imposition of NGT's Environmental Compensation on Thermal Plants(11.09.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the recovery of 'Environmental Compensation' imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), for non-achievement of 100 % Fly A.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Environmental Compensation, Thermal Plants



SC: Compensation for Loss of Future Prospects Can be Awarded in Cases of Permanent Disablement(18.09.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that compensation for loss of future prospects can be awarded in cases of permanent disablement incurred as a result of a m.....

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Kerala HC Lays Down Condition to Claim Compensation in Plea Alleging Negligence of Driver(16.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has held that the petitioners must prove not only the negligence on the part of the driver but also prove that the person who sustai.....

Tags : Kerala High Court, Motor Vehicles, Compensation



SC Stays Bombay HC Direction to Bajaj Allianz to Compensate Farmers Who Suffered Losses in Rains(21.06.2022)

Supreme Court has stayed a Bombay High Court order directing Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to compensate, under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.....

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On mere recording of the inventory in the books of accounts, the transaction in question would not become stock in trade(04.05.2023)

The Revenue has preferred the present appeal feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court by which, the High.....

Tags : Assessment, Addition, Transaction



Any physical disability resulting from an accident has to be judged with reference to the nature of the work being performed by the person who suffered disability(04.07.2023)

The Appellant has filed the present appeal aggrieved against the order of High Court reducing amount of compensation. The Appellant has raised a limit.....

Tags : Compensation, Reduction, Legality



Calcutta to State: Disburse Funds for Victim Compensation in 6 Weeks(23.06.2022)

Calcutta High Court while directing the State government to ensure disbursal of adequate funds within 6 weeks has reprimanded State Legal Services Aut.....

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Top Pvt Banks Slap Charges on Cash Transactions, Caps Free Transactions(02.03.2017)

Banks including HDFC, ICICI, Axis began charging a minimum amount of Rs 150 per transaction for cash deposits and withdrawals beyond four free transac.....

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Monsanto can Claim Patents on GM Cotton Seeds: SC(09.01.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that US Company Monsanto can claim patents on its genetically modified cotton seeds.

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ITAT: No Income Tax on Compensation Received for Compulsory Acquisition of Land by Government(29.08.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Patna Bench has held that no Income tax to be levied on compensation received for compulsory acquisition of land.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Interim Bail to Jitendra Tyagi(30.08.2022)

Supreme Court while extending interim bail granted on medical grounds to Jitendra Tyagi for allegedly making anti-muslim hate speeches at Haridwar Dha.....

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SC to Maharashtra Government: Provide Details of Compensation Paid to Victims of 1992 Bombay Riots(31.08.2022)

Supreme Court in a plea seeking implementation of Justice Sri Krishna Commission report in relation to 1992 Bombay riots, has directed Maharashtra gov.....

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Kar. HC: Insurer Liable to Compensate Spare Driver if Only One Claim Made(31.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that the insurer is liable to pay compensation of spare driver under Motor Vehicles Act, if there is only one claim unde.....

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It is the duty of the insured/owner of vehicle to establish that he took reasonable care to engage the driver having valid authorization(08.08.2023)

The Appellants/original claimants impugn the judgment and award passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The Tribunal passed an award for Rs. 1,5.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Legality



Monetary compensation is to be granted as an equitable relief, there is no fixed formula according to which the quantum of compensation is to be calculated(23.08.2023)

Present intra-court appeal challenges the judgment passed by the learned Single Judge. In the impugned judgment, the learned Single Judge dismissed Re.....

Tags : Compensation, Enhancement, Quantum



NCDRC Awards 1 Crore Compensation to Parents for Death of Child During Eye Correction Surgery(31.08.2022)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi has awarded compensation of Rs. 1 Crore to parents of 6 year old child who died due to gros.....

Tags : NCDRC, Compensation, Medical Negligence



Conduct Independent Probe in Dabholkar, Pansare Cases: Bombay HC to CBI(18.01.2019)

Bombay High Court has told CBI and the Maharashtra CID not to completely rely on the revelations made in the Gauri Lankesh case and conduct an indepen.....

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Conduct Independent Probe in Dabholkar, Pansare Cases: Bombay HC to CBI(18.01.2019)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Union ministry of environment and forests to examine effect of hookah with respect to indoor air pollution.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Dabholkar, Pansare Cases



Allahabad HC: Claimant Entitled to Compensation for Loss of Earnings(09.12.2020)

Allahabad High Court has held that a claimant widow, who is deprived of full pension of her husband because he died in a motor accident, is entitled t.....

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Allahabad HC Quashes Detention of Person Booked for Rioting under NSA(10.12.2020)

Allahabad High Court has quashed the detention of a person booked for rioting and arson under the National Security Act, 1980, saying the state showed.....

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SC Stays Order of NCDRC Lowering Compensation to Bereaved Family(17.12.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), lowering the compensation granted to a bereaved fami.....

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Insurer cannot avoid liability to pay the compensation to the victim, although insurer can seek the recovery rights from the insured, who has breached the terms of the contract(17.07.2023)

The Appellant/insurer (original respondent no.1) has filed present appeal impugning the judgment and award passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribuna.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



Allahabad HC Sentences Mukhtar Ansari to 7 Year Jail For Abusing And Threatening Jailer in 2003(22.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court has sentenced former UP MLA Mukhtar Ansari to 7 years in jail after holding him guilty of intimidating a Jailer who was performin.....

Tags : Allahabad High Court, Mukhtar Ansari, Abusing, Intimidating



Delhi HC Stays Restoration of Monsanto Inc and Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd Contract(11.04.2017)

Delhi High Court has stayed restoration of contract between Monsanto Inc and Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd, as per Single Judge’s order on former’s patented Bt .....

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Employee's Compensation Amendment Bill Gets President Nod(13.04.2017)

Employee's Compensation Amendment Bill that aims at providing payment of compensation to employees and their dependants in case of injury by industria.....

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Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017 Gets President Nod(13.04.2017)

Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017 that aims to compensate States for loss of revenue due to implementation of GST has receive.....

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SC: Mere Offer of Refund Does Not Disentitle Flat Buyers from Claiming Compensation(22.12.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the flat purchasers are not disentitled from claiming compensation merely because the developer offered an exit option.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Compensation for Delayed Possession



ITAT, Mumbai: No Tax on Compensation Received for Loss of Trees(23.12.2020)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that no Tax is applicable on Compensation received for loss of Trees.

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Bombay HC Directs State to Pay Compensation to Men Detained Illegaly(28.12.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the State government to pay Rs.50,000 each towards compensation to two men who were illegally detained in Beed District.....

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When there are disputed question of facts involved in a case, High Court should not exercise its jurisdiction under Article 226 of Constitution(02.08.2023)

The Petitioners before present Court have preferred the instant writ petition claiming compensation from the Respondents due to alleged mismanagement .....

Tags : Compensation, Negligence, Alternate remedy



When acquisition proceedings under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 continues to be valid, claimant not entitled to get compensation under Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013.(13.07.2023)

The first Respondent filed a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 before the High Court for questioning the acquisition .....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



SC: Accused's Offer of Payment of Ad Interim Compensation to Victim Not Ground For Granting Bail(12.09.2022)

Supreme Court while setting aside order passed by Jharkhand High Court granting bail to an accused, has held that the offer of payment of ad interim .....

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Calcutta High Court Grants Conditional Permit to Hold Sansad Mela in Asansol(13.01.2017)

Calcutta High Court has quashed Asansol Mayor Jitendra Tewari’s decision to deny BJP MP Babul Supriyo permission to hold proposed Sansad Mela in Asans.....

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Ensure There is No Suppression of Dissent, Discussion or Debate: Bombay HC(27.11.2018)

Bombay High Court, while directing CBI and Maharashtra CID to make sincere efforts to trace the accused in the murder of anti-superstition crusader Na.....

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JH HC: Person Not Being Railway Servant Travelling In Goods Train Not Entitled To Compensation(26.07.2022)

Jharkhand High Court has held that if a person, not being a railway employee, is traveling in a goods train and falls down from such a train, then he .....

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NGT to LMC: Deposit ?100 Crores Towards Interim Compensation for Death of People at Dump Site(27.07.2022)

National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi has directed the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (LMC) to deposit a sum of Rs. 100 crores with the District Ma.....

Tags : NGT, Interim Compensation, Municipal Corporation



Karnataka HC Orders Rs. 5 Lakhs Compensation to Man Wrongly Arrested(01.08.2022)

Karnataka High Court while directing State to pay compensation of Rs.5 lakhs to applicant for wrongful arrest based on alleged confusion in identity h.....

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Insurance company is expected to act on its promise in a fair manner and not just care for its own profits(08.08.2023)

The issues that arise for consideration in present appeal is with regard to claim of compensation. During the year 1994, the Appellant, a registered p.....

Tags : Loss, Compensation, Entitlement



Unless licence is demonstrably invalid, burden is upon insurer to prove failure on part of vehicle owner(30.10.2023)

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. seeks to assail the order of the Delhi High Court thereby, the High Court reversed the Award dated 6th July, 20.....

Tags : Compensation, Insurer, Right to recover



An Independent Contractor does not come under the ambit of an Employee(20.11.2023)

Present appeal was filed by applicants seeking employee compensation under Section 30 of Employee Compensation Act, 1923 after the claim for compensat.....

Tags : Independent Contractor, Employee, Employee's Compensation Act, 1923



State cannot be permitted to perfect its title over the land by invoking doctrine of adverse possession to grab property of its own citizens(08.01.2020)

The Appellant now almost 80 years old, was undisputedly the owner of land admeasuring about 3.34 Hectares in Himachal Pradesh. The Respondent-State to.....

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Questions of title can be decided only in Civil Court and not in Writ Court(18.12.2023)

The Petitioner claims to be the successor and heir of the Beswan family and claims property rights to the Beswan Avibhajya Rajya as its ruler, which c.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Remedy



Madras HC: Hospital's Delay to Shift Patient to Another Hospital for Proper Treatment is Negligence(02.08.2022)

Madras High Court while ordering lump sum compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs to young mother has held that here was negligence on the part of respondent hosp.....

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Supreme Court Sentences Gopal Ansal to One Year Jail For Uphar Fire Tragedy, Asks Him to Surrender(09.02.2017)

Supreme Court, while reviewing its 2015 judgment on Uphar fire tragedy, has sentenced Gopal Ansal to one year jail and asked him to surrender within f.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Monsanto Plea Against CCI Probe of Directors(19.12.2018)

Delhi High Court has dismissed its plea to stop the Competition Commission from probing its top officials' role in a case related to alleged unfair bu.....

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MP HC Upholds Restrictions on Merchanting Trade Transactions as Per Import/ Export Policy(17.11.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that once import/ export of a particular product is barred by the Government, the question of permitting 'Merchanti.....

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Guj. HC: Electricity Co. Doesn’t Require Landowner's Consent for Laying Overhead Transmission Lines(10.08.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that an electricity company does not require the consent of a private landowner to lay overhead high tension transmission .....

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ITAT: Forex Transaction to Hedge Foreign Currency Risk is Not Speculative(10.08.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chandigarh Bench while allowing deduction, has held that the Forex transaction to hedge foreign currency risk is.....

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Complainants cannot be made to wait indefinitely for delivery of possession, when they had already paid almost entire consideration(23.12.2019)

Instant Consumer Complaints, under Section 21 read with Section 12(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 have been filed by the Complainants, the.....

Tags : Deficiency, Compensation, Entitlement



An employee has right to withdraw resignation not only before its acceptance but also before the date of actual relieving(30.01.2024)

The Petitioner-Employer has filed present petition challenging the Judgment and Order passed by the Industrial Court, reversing the decision of the La.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Legality



Assessment of compensation cannot be done with mathematical precision(06.03.2024)

The present appeal has been preferred aggrieved against the judgment of the High Court, vide which the compensation awarded to the Appellants (claiman.....

Tags : Compensation, Reduction, Legality



ITAT: Domestic Transaction from a Related Party is Not a Specified Domestic Transaction(10.08.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench has held that a domestic transaction from a related party is not a specified domestic transaction u.....

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Guj. HC: Child Can't be Equated to Non-Earning Adult, to be Compensated Under Non-Pecuniary Heads(17.08.2022)

Gujarat High Court has held that children who are victims of motor accidents stand on different footing from non-earning adults and Compensation award.....

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Bombay HC: Mere Repayment of Loan Amount ‘No Ground’ For Quashing Cheating Case(29.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has held that re-payment of loan amount will not have any adverse effect on a criminal prosecution and observed that offences involv.....

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Bombay HC Holds Man to be Legally Insane Despite Contrary Medical Opinion(11.02.2019)

Bombay High Court has ruled a man to be "legally insane", despite the fact that he was found to not be suffering from any mental disorder by Yerwada M.....

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Kar. HC: Blood Relatives Can Share Employer-Employee Relationship Under Workmen's Compensation Act(30.09.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that under the Workmen's Compensation Act, there are no provisions prohibiting blood relatives to be employer and employ.....

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Orissa HC Directs Govt to Pay Compensation to 2008 Kandhamal Riot Victim's Kin(03.10.2022)

Orissa High Court while expressing shock over Odisha government's rejection of a claim for grant of compensation to the brother of a man, who died in .....

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SC: Dependents Entitled to Compensation for Loss of Income Even if They Inherit Business of Deceased(04.10.2022)

Supreme Court has held that motor accident compensation need not be reduced for the sole reason that that the business ventures and properties of the .....

Tags : Supreme Court, Compensation, Loss of Income



Delhi HC to DDA: Pay ?10 Lakh to Kin of Two Men Who Died in Outer Delhi Sewer(07.10.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to pay a compensation of Rs. 10 lakhs each to the family of two men, who died due .....

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Bombay High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation Amount After 21 Years(16.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has increased amount of compensation awarded by Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal (MACT) 21 years ago against State Government and othe.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Employees Compensation Bill; Enhances Compensation For Death, Occupational Injury(23.03.2017)

Rajya Sabha has passed Employees Compensation (Amendment) Bill 2016 which enhances compensation in case of death and occupational injuries and makes i.....

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Bombay HC Asks State to Frame Rules on Settling Rape Cases Post Compensation(24.03.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra Government to consider framing rules to deal with cases of rape victims, after accepting compensation, settle .....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Rape, Compensation



ELECTION - Madras HC Dismisses Plea for ?1 Crore Compensation from ECI(22.03.2019)

Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by a member of Naam Tamilar Katchi seeking compensation of Rs. 1 crore from Election Commission .....

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NCDRC Directs Reader's Digest to Pay ? 1.5 Lakh to Subscriber for Late Delivery of Magazine(25.11.2022)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed publishers of the iconic magazine Reader's Digest to pay a compensation of Rs 1,0.....

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Deposit of compensation amount in government treasury is not equivalent to compensation paid to landowners/persons interested(20.12.2016)

Instant Petition by Petitioners claiming to be legal heirs of owner of land situated at Talavali village, Taluka and District Thane within municipal l.....

Tags : Acquisition, Compensation, Proceedings, Lapse



While applying the multiplier method, future prospects on advancement in life and career are also to be taken into consideration(27.07.2020)

In present matter, the Appellant was travelling from Chennai to Bangalore in a bus owned by the Respondent State Corporation. While the bus was moving.....

Tags : Accident, Compensation, Entitlement



Unless exceptional circumstances are shown, rate of interest awarded to the claimants should be 7.5% from date of filing of petition(07.05.2024)

The Appellant/insurance company has preferred present appeal in terms of Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 assailing the impugned judgment-cum-a.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Legality



SC Directs Payment of Rs 5 Lakh Each to 9 Fishermen Out of Compensation Given to Boat Owner(28.11.2022)

Supreme Court of India has directed payment of Rs 5 Lakhs each out of the amount of Rs 2 crores, which was to be paid to the Captain and Owner of the .....

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Delhi High Court Orders Govt. to Speed Up Disposal of Workmen Compensation Cases(28.09.2015)

Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi Government to take steps to ensure that more than 1,100 compensation cases for deaths and injuries pending under Wo.....

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MP High Court Declines to Issue Order to Set Up Dispensary for Legal Fraternity(23.06.2017)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has declined to issue any direction to set up a dispensary on the Court premises or specialised hospitals at divisional head.....

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Bombay HC tells Tribunal to Consider Hurt Cyclist’s Plea for Compensation(18.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has directed accidents claims tribunal to consider plea of Mumbai Port Trust employee, who met with an accident while participating .....

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SC Issues Directions for Uniform Procedure in Granting Motor Accident Compensation(18.03.2021)

Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions regarding process of disbursement of compensation as well as expediting the matter before the Motor Acci.....

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Gauhati HC to State: Compensate People Affected by Illegal Bulldozer Action(05.01.2023)

Gauhati High Court in suo moto proceedings has directed Assam government to take appropriate decision for compensating the persons affected by the ill.....

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In proceedings before the Commissioner under the Workmen's Compensation Act, the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Act are not applicable(06.06.2022)

The Appellant has preferred the present appeal under Section 30 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 seeking setting aside of the order/judgment pa.....

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For levy of service tax, a specific amount has to be agreed between service recipient and service provider(27.11.2018)

The Appellant 'Premium Real Estate Developers', New Delhi is a partnership firm and is in the business of real estate trade. The issue involved in thi.....

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Bombay HC: Alcohol in Medical Report Proof of Inebriation(05.01.2023)

Bombay High Court while observing that alcohol in medical report proof of inebriation, has held that an accident while boarding a train in such a stat.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Compensation, Railways Act, Inebriation



RBI Revises Norms for 'When issued' Security(11.12.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in order to encourage trading in ‘When Issued’ transactions in government securities, has allowed banks to take short posi.....

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ITAT Delhi Allows Addition Since Share Transactions are Sham Transactions to evade Tax(27.06.2019)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has allowed an addition by finding that the share transaction leading to long term capital gain were actually sha.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Decide on Extending Benefits of Compensation to Farmers’ Families(22.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to take a policy decision on extending benefits of compensation to the families of farmers who .....

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SC: Compensation for Land Acquisition Can’t be Different Based on Nature of Ownership(22.02.2023)

Supreme Court while striking down classification made by Greater NOIDA Authority between Pushtaini and Gair-Pushtaini Landholders for granting compens.....

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Guj. HC Directs Compensation of Rs. 10 Lakh Each to Kin of Deceased in Morbi Bridge Collapse Tragedy(23.02.2023)

Gujarat High Court has directed M/s Ajanta to pay Rs. 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased/victims, and Rs. 2 lakh each to the injured as i.....

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JKL HC Invokes Absolute Liability, Grants Compensation to Mother of Deceased in Electrocution Case(03.03.2023)

Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court while invoking Absolute Liability to grant compensation to mother of 13 year old who died due to electrocution, ob.....

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SC Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Compensation and Rehabilitation of Victims of West Bengal Riots(25.05.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking compensation and rehabilitation of the victims of the alleged state spon.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Compensatory Chance for Registration in JEE Mains Exam(27.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a compensatory extra chance for appearing and registering in the JEE Mains Examination being conducted i.....

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Orissa HC Seeks Response on Disbursement of Compensation to Sanitation Workers’ Families(01.06.2021)

Orissa High Court has sought response of Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) on the issue of disbursement of compensation to the families of sanitatio.....

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Del. HC to DSLSA: Provide Status Report on Payment of Compensation to Victims of Sexual Offences(10.04.2023)

Delhi High Court has sought a status report from Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) on the payment of compensation to victims of sexual offe.....

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In a case of composite negligence where liability is joint and several, it is choice of claimants to claim compensation from either of tortfeasor(17.11.2018)

Instant appeals arise out of the same accident. Tribunal fastened the entire liability upon the Insurance Company to pay compensation on the ground th.....

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'Just compensation' has to be determined on basis of fairness, reasonableness and equitability(24.12.2020)

Impugned in present Appeal is Award passed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ("Tribunal") on a Claim Petition directing Appellant Insurance Company to.....

Tags : Compensation, Quantum, Legality



P&H HC: RFCTLARR Act Applicable if Compensation Deposited Before Dec 31 2014 Not Paid to Majority(17.04.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that provisions of RFCTLARR Act, 2013 would apply to cases of land acquisition under National Highways Act .....

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Bombay High Court to State Government: Why Modify Compensation of Rape Survivors(06.10.2017)

Bombay High Court has asked the State Government to spell out the “purpose” due to which it decided to modify its existing scheme of granting compensa.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Reply Over Accident Compensation Tax Provision(15.07.2019)

Delhi High Court has asked for the response of Central Board of Direct Taxes on a plea seeking quashing of the provision mandating tax deduction on th.....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Compensation for Loss of Life Due to Lack of Treatment(17.06.2021)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking compensation for the loss of life of Petitioner's father who had contracted COVID-19 and died allege.....

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Chhattisgarh HC Orders Compensation for Convict Awarded Sentence Lesser than his Period of Detention(21.06.2021)

Chhattisgarh High Court has ordered the State Law Ministry and the Director General of Police to compensate a criminal offender who was awarded lesser.....

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Ghazipur MP/MLA Court Convicts BSP MP Afzal Ansari in a Gangster Act Case(01.05.2023)

Ghazipur MP/MLA Court has convicted BSP MP Afzal Ansari to 4 years in prison along with Rs. 1 Lakh fine, in a Gangster Act Case. He now stands disqual.....

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Using any thrasher affixed to the vehicle, will be treated as use of the vehicle (tractor) and as tractor was insured, insurance company is liable to pay compensation(01.03.2021)

This Misc. Appeal under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 has been preferred by the Appellant-Insurance Company, assailing the Award passed b.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Legality



Any transaction done with respect to the assets of the Corporate Debtor/Corporate Applicant after imposition of moratorium is invalid(26.03.2021)

The present Appeal is filed against the Order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad (Adjudicating Authority), whereby the Adjudicatin.....

Tags : Imposition, Moratorium, Transaction



SC Upholds Pre-import Conditions for Availing GST Exemptions on Imports Under Advance Authorization(01.05.2023)

Supreme Court while observing that even though ‘pre-import condition’ may have caused hardship to exporters, has upheld Pre-Import Condition to claim .....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Consider Offering Compensation to Parents of Boy Died of Electrocution(20.08.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to immediately consider offering compensation to the parents of 15 years old boy who died of el.....

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Bombay High Court has refused to stay the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, rej(20.08.2021)

Bombay High Court has refused to stay the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, rejecting an application by Kathiawadi's 'kin' for a.....

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Ker. HC: Multiplier Method for Compensation Applicable to Cases of Serious Injuries(01.08.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that the multiplier method as laid down in Sarla Verma v. Delhi Transport Corporation (MANU/SC/0606/2009) by the Apex Court.....

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All. HC: Can’t Refuse Anticipatory Bail Merely Over Non-Payment of Money Under a Contract(03.08.2023)

Allahabad High Court while observing that it is becoming a general practice to set criminal law into motion for putting pressure on parties to commerc.....

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Over Rs.1 crore in compensation to American injured in road accident upheld(08.10.2015)

The Supreme dismissed an appeal against award of damages to an American citizen injured by a Rajasthan roadways bus in 1988. It noted that the already.....

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National Commission has powers to call for records and pass appropriate orders in consumer disputes, where State Commission has exercised the jurisdiction not vested in it or acted illegally(26.05.2017)

Instant appeals have been filed against impugned order, passed by State Commission. Complaints were filed alleging deficiency in service rendered by O.....

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Concurrent findings of lower Fora can only be challenged on ground of miscarriage of justice or if order was against existing law or perverse(17.06.2019)

In facts of present case, the Petitioner/Complainant stated in his Complaint that, he handed over a carton 50 pcs of Gun metal bushes to Opposite Part.....

Tags : Compensation, Enhancement, Entitlement



Transactions valued below minimum circle rate to be registered(23.12.2015)

The Delhi High Court disposed of petitions against a government order purporting to take away the Registering Officer’s discretion to register propert.....

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Ker. HC: State Must Formulate Victim Compensation Scheme for Victims of Sexual Offences under POCSO(03.08.2023)

Kerala High Court has observed that State must formulate a victim compensation scheme specifically for POCSO victims or to make necessary amendments i.....

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Madras HC Orders School to Pay Rs.7 Lakh Compensation to LKG Girl(05.07.2016)

Madras HC has directed a private school in Tirunelveli district to pay a compensation of Rs.7 lakh to a minor girl who lost her vision in the right ey.....

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NGT Orders Interim Compensation for Environment Damage, Spreading Muck Beyond Allotted Area(09.11.2021)

National Green Tribunal has directed the project proponent to deposit Rs. 2 Crore as interim compensation for causing environment damage and spreading.....

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CESTAT, Kolkata: No Service Tax Can be Levied on Compensation for Cancelation of Coal Blocks(11.11.2021)

Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata has ruled that no service tax can be levied on amounts received as compensation .....

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Madras HC Asks to Consider Revising Quantum of Compensation for Deaths of Manual Scavengers(11.11.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that the current quantum of compensation payable upon death due to manual scavenging may be inadequate and thus urged t.....

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SC: Appeal Against Award Passed by Compensation Commissioner Only on Substantial Question of Law(15.11.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that an appeal against the award passed by Compensation Commissioner is maintainable only on a substantial question of law .....

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Discharge voucher cannot be obtained by any kind of pressure or compulsion upon the insured(16.08.2017)

In present case, the complainant company obtained a Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy for the period from 3rd November, 2012 to 2nd November, 20.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant



Mere availability of injured/dead-body in a railway yard does not per-se prove that, dead-body is of a passenger travelling in a train(17.08.2017)

The present claim application has been filed by parents of the deceased under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1989 seeking compensation.....

Tags : Untoward accident, Compensation, Entitlement



If actual market value of acquired land is higher, Reference Court could grant higher compensation(10.08.2017)

In facts of present case, The Government had acquired the land of the Respondent from different survey holdings for the stated purpose pursuant to the.....

Tags : Compensation, Enhancement, Legality



A mere plea without supported by any corroborative evidence, has no gravity in the eye of law(14.09.2017)

Case has been preferred before this Tribunal by the wife and sons of the deceased being sole dependants under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribuna.....

Tags : Untoward accident, Compensation, Grant



Retrenchment of a workman without complying with conditions mentioned under Section 25-F (a) and (b) of the ID Act, 1947, would not result in reinstatement of workman(29.06.2021)

Present Letters Patent Appeal is directed against the judgment passed by the learned Single Judge of present Court. A short question, which arises for.....

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Appeal from an order of Commissioner can be entertained, only if, substantial question of law exist(04.09.2023)

Present appeal is filed assailing the judgment passed by the High Court whereby the Court has set aside the order of the Commissioner awarding compens.....

Tags : Compensation, Award, Entitlement



JKL HC: Court Can’t be Guided by Personal Law While Deciding Apportionment of Compensation(07.12.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the Court cannot be guided by personal law while deciding upon the apportionment of the compensa.....

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Equalisation Levy of 6 % to Come in Force from Tomorrow(31.05.2016)

Equalisation levy of 6 per cent on services pertaining to cross border digital transactions will come into effect from June 1.

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Delhi High Court Rejects Monsanto Plea to Enforce BT Cotton Seed Patent(12.04.2018)

Delhi High Court has said that Monsanto Technologies’ patents on Bt cotton seed varieties Bollgard and Bollgard II were not valid and dismissed its cl.....

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Delhi HC: Widow's Right to Claim Compensation for Death of Husband will not Abate on Remarriage(20.12.2019)

Delhi High Court has ruled that the right of a widow to claim compensation on account of death of her husband due to motor vehicle accident will not a.....

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Bombay HC Directs to Pay Compensation to Man for Wrongful Detention(22.11.2021)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to pay compensation to a man and urged an inquiry against errant police officers regarding t.....

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Bom. HC: State Can’t Avoid Responsibility for Acquiring Land by Citing Delay as an Excuse(10.01.2024)

Bombay High Court while observing that State can’t, on the ground of delay and laches, evade responsibility towards those whose private property has b.....

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Publication of an advertisement for sale at a bargain price of goods that are not intended to be offered for sale or supplied at said bargain price amounts to an unfair trade practice(12.01.2018)

The Petitioner is engaged in the business of selling Woodland Brand of shoes and apparels. The complainant/respondent went to a store of the Petitione.....

Tags : Compensation, Grant, Validity



Interest claimed is taken into consideration for purpose of deciding pecuniary jurisdiction of Commission(29.08.2016)

Flat Buyers Agreement executed and booking made by Complainants. Possession of flat was not offered to complainant within 27 months from execution of .....

Tags : Service, Deficiency, Compensation, Pecuniary Jurisdiction



Compensation or damages assessed for personal injuries should be substantial to compensate injured for deprivation suffered by injured throughout his/her life(05.02.2020)

In present case, Kajal was a bright young girl. She used to attend school, play with her friends and lead a normal life like any other child. Unfortun.....

Tags : Compensation, Enhancement, Eligibility



Failure of the claimants to produce evidence in support of the income of the deceased does not justify adoption of the lowest tier of minimum wage while computing the income(10.01.2022)

Present appeal is directed against a judgment and award in Application passed by learned Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai (Tribunal'), w.....

Tags : Award, Compensation, Enhancement



Exclusion of song from movie which was included in trailer amounts to unfair trade practice(18.02.2020)

The complainant, who is a teacher by profession, on watching the promos of the film, namely, “Fan” decided to watch the said film with her family memb.....

Tags : Compensation, Direction, Validity



Certificate lost, stolen, mutilated, defaced or destroyed beyond recognition cannot be replaced by any post office(02.03.2020)

A Complaint was filed by the Respondent before the District Forum contending that, 88 Indira Vikas Patras ('IVP') of the denomination of Rs. 5000 each.....

Tags : Deficiency, Compensation, Legality



SC Issues Directions Regarding Compensation for Victims of Hit & Run Cases(15.01.2024)

After considering the dismal rate of grant of compensation under Compensation of Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022, the SC has issue.....

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Bombay HC Partly Allows MACT Order in Appeal Against Compensation Awarded to Kin(21.01.2022)

Bombay High Court has partly allowed an order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai, in an appeal against the compensation awarded to kin of a.....

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SC Sets Aside NGT Order Directing Payment of Compensation to Deceased in Virudhunagar Blast(24.01.2022)

Supreme Court has set aside the National Green Tribunal's order directing the State of Tamil Nadu to pay 20 lakhs and Rs 15 lakhs compensation to the .....

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Rajasthan HC: Insurance Company to Pay Compensation to Claimant First(27.01.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has upheld the decision of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Alwar which, while relying on the principle of pay and recover,.....

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SC: Heightened Caution Must be Exercised By Police When Dispute Involves Unethical Transactions(20.02.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that ‘heightened’ caution must be exercised by the police while registering cases that involve the dispute of unethical tra.....

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Supreme Court: Termination of Woman Nursing Officer on Grounds of Her Marriage is Unconstitutional(20.02.2024)

Supreme Court has held that termination of a woman nursing officer from the Military Nursing Service on grounds of marriage undermines human dignity, .....

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CIC: Develop System to Compensate Prisoners Kept in Jail for More than Term(07.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked country's largest prison Tihar to develop a system of giving compensation to inmates who have been inca.....

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Madras HC Orders Compensation for 7 Women who Lost Vision(10.10.2016)

Madras HC has directed State Government to pay a compensation of Rs.3 lakh each to seven women who lost vision in one of their eyes after a cataract s.....

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Detaining Authority Under NSA Must Send Report to Govt at the Earliest: Supreme Court(23.07.2018)

Supreme Court has observed that detaining authority under National Security Act should send report to state government at the ‘earliest time possible’.....

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Allahabad High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation to Child Who Lost One Kidney(16.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has enhanced the compensation granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to a minor, who lost one kidney and suffered liver da.....

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Karnataka HC: Not Mandatory for Magistrate Courts to Pass Orders Directing Interim Compensation(21.03.2022)

Karnataka High Court has said that it is not mandatory for Magistrate Courts to pass orders directing interim compensation under Section 143A of the N.....

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SC Fixes Outer Limits to Apply for COVID-19 Death Compensation at 60 Days(25.03.2022)

Supreme Court has fixed the outer limits to apply for COVID-19 death compensation at 60 days for deaths that occurred prior to March 20, 2022 and 90 d.....

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Del. HC: Delhi Govt. to Frame Policy for Compensation to Victims of Chinese Manjha(02.05.2024)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to frame a policy regarding granting compensation to persons who have lost their life and limbs due.....

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Rajasthan HC Disposes PIL Seeking Compensation to Next Kin of Deceased Died Due to Black Fungus(07.02.2022)

Rajasthan High Court has observed that Black Fungus infections and the spread had not been stated to be of such a magnitude that it has been considere.....

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P&H HC: Employee Cannot Seek Protection Against Dispensation of Services(07.02.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an employee cannot seek protection against the dispensation of services if he has attained the employment .....

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Gau. HC: Primary Duty of the State to Disburse Funds Under Victim Compensation Scheme(09.04.2024)

Gauhati High Court while stating that it is the primary duty of the State to provide fund for the disbursement of compensation to the victims under th.....

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SC: Sale/Gift of Vehicle Shall Not be Invalidated on Mere Failure of Transfer Vehicle Registration(11.04.2024)

Supreme Court has observed that the sale/gift transaction will not get invalidated merely on the ground that there has been a failure to get a transfe.....

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Delhi High Court: Compensation Can be Awarded on Guesswork When it is Difficult to Prove Loss(15.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that authority has been bestowed upon the arbitrator to award compensation on the basis of guesswork or rough and ready meth.....

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Supreme Court Notices Ansal Brothers over Review Plea by CBI & Uphaar Victims Association(07.12.2016)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Gopal and Sushil Ansal on pleas filed by CBI and Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) seeking review of .....

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RBI Eases Authentication Rules for Online Card Transactions(07.12.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed two-factor authentication for online card transactions involving sums up to Rs2,000 in a move aimed at simplif.....

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Government Waives Service Tax on Card Transactions of up to Rs 2000(08.12.2016)

Government has exempted card payments up to Rs 2,000 from Service Tax in its efforts to make cashless economy a reality.

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Delhi High Court Upholds Life Term in Sodomy Case, Awards Rs 5 Lakh to Minor(19.09.2018)

Delhi High Court has awarded the maximum possible compensation of Rs 5 lakh to a child victim of sexual assault who gave an “unambiguous” testimony ag.....

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MACT Claims: HC Should Assign Reasons for Increasing or Reducing Compensation, Says Supreme Court(21.09.2018)

Supreme Court has reiterated that High Court while sitting in appeal above MACT order, should assign the reasons for not granting enhancement of compe.....

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ITAT, New Delhi: Interest on Enhanced Compensation Does Not Come u/s 56 IT Act(08.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal( ITAT ), New Delhi has observed that received interest on enhanced compensation does not comes under income from other s.....

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NCLAT: NCLT Doesn't Have Power to Classify Transaction As Preferential Transaction(16.05.2022)

National Company Law Appellate Law Tribunal, has observed that NCLT does not have the power to suo-moto classify a transaction as a Preferential Trans.....

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Delhi HC Reserve Order on Plea Against 1 Crore Compensation to Ex-Armyman’s Kin(07.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has reserved AAP Government’s decision to award Rs. 1 Crore compensation and a job to next of kin of Ex-Serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal,.....

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SC Directs UOI to Compensate Former RAW Employee(27.04.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to pay "constitutional compensation" to the tune of Rs. 1 Lakh for impugning upon the Fundamental rights.....

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Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest in Hisab Kitab Remark Case(30.03.2022)

Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari, the son of jailed politician Mukhtar Ansari in regard to the Hisab -Kitab Re.....

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Kerala HC: No Illegality in Invoking LARR Act for Land Acquisition(30.03.2022)

Kerala High Court has reiterated that the State government was reasonable in acquiring land in furtherance of its K-Rail SilverLine Project by invokin.....

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Madras High Court Strikes Down Section 32(2) Of Benami Transaction Act as Unconstitutional(05.04.2022)

Madras High Court has declared that Section 32(2) of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 as unconstitutional and directed the go.....

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Bombay HC Asks Government to Increase Compensation for Victims of Rail Accident(17.10.2016)

Bombay HC has said that Government must enhance the compensation paid to victims of rail accidents to ensure that the amount marches with time.

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ITAT, Delhi: No TDS Required to be Deducted on Enhanced Compensation Under Land Acquisition Act(19.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has held that the interest on enhanced compensation awarded to land owners by the Court under Section 28 of the L.....

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ITAT, Bangalore: Corporate Guarantee Falls Within Ambit of International Transaction(19.04.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore has observed that corporate guarantee falls within the extent and ambit of international transaction and Arm’.....

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NGT: Impose Fine on Airlines Disposing Excreta Before Landing(21.12.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed aviation regulator DGCA to issue a circular to all airlines asking them to pay Rs. 50,000 as environmental .....

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Madras HC Directs TNSTC to Pay Compensation Amount Via Electronic Fund Transfer(26.12.2016)

Madras High Court has devised a new methodology to ensure that Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) does not delay payment of compensation i.....

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Interest on Compensation Amount to be Awarded from Date of Accident: SC(03.11.2018)

Supreme Court has observed that while awarding interest on the compensation to an employee, under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, it is to be awarded .....

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SC: Multiplier for Age Group 15-25 Years in Motor Accident Compensation is 18(04.08.2020)

Supreme Court has reiterated that while computing Motor Accident Compensation, for the age group of 15-25 years, the multiplier has to be '18'.

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NCLT, Chennai: No Conflict Among Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act and IBC, 2016(06.05.2022)

National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that there is no conflict between the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 and the In.....

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ITAT: Currency Derivative Can be Treated As An Eligible Transaction U/S 43(5)(30.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that currency derivatives can be treated as eligible transactions under Section 43(5) of the Income .....

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Tripura HC Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation to Family of 27 Year Old Victim of Custodial Death(24.06.2022)

Tripura High Court has directed the state to pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of Jamal Hossain, who allegedly died due to custod.....

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Ministry of Finance Extends Compensation Cess Levy Upto 31 March, 2026(27.06.2022)

Ministry of Finance has extended the time period for the levy of compensation cess up to 31 March, 2026.

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Karnataka HC Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation for Death of Two Years Old in Stray Dog Attack(29.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has held that there is a statutory obligation which has been imposed upon the local municipal authorities to safeguard the human .....

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P&H HC Directs Payment of Compensation in Matter of Illegal Detention(08.10.2020)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the State Government to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh each to the mother-daughter duo in the matter of il.....

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Gujarat HC Asks State to Determine Payment of Compensation Under PMFBY Scheme(12.10.2020)

Gujarat High Court has requested the State authorities, to carry out an exercise to determine as to whether the farmers covered under the Pradhan Mant.....

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SC Rejects Plea to Enact Law to Provide Uniform Compensation to Victims of Violence(13.10.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a lawyer's plea seeking direction to Parliament to enact a law providing a uniform scheme of compensation for persons who .....

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SC: A Proficient Advocate Must be Physically Fit(08.07.2022)

Supreme Court while granting relief of enhanced compensation, to an advocate who had suffered 100% permanent disability due to an accident, has held t.....

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SC: Detention Beyond Release Date Violates Article 21(13.07.2022)

Supreme Court while directing State of Chhattisgarh to pay Rs 7.5 Lakhs as compensation to a rape convict who was kept in prison beyond the period of .....

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Madras HC Rules: Aged Parents of Deceased Person Eligible for Workmen’s Compensation(18.01.2017)

Madras High Court has ruled that aged parents of a deceased person is also eligible for compensation sanctioned under Workmen Compensation Act.

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Madras HC Orders TANGEDCO to Pay Compensation to Family of Boy Who Died of Electrocution(04.11.2020)

Madras High Court has ordered compensation to the parents of a 22 years old boy, who died due to electrocution after stepping on snapped live wire. Th.....

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SC to Greivance Redressal Committee: Decide Complaints About Non-Payment of Compensation in 4 Weeks(19.07.2022)

Supreme Court has directed all State Governments to see to it that the ex-gratia compensation payable to the kins/family members of the persons who ha.....

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AP HC: Sudden Death When No Indication of Previous Disease Should be Treated as Stress of Work(21.07.2022)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that any sudden death caused shall be treated as stress and strain of the work when there is no indication about pr.....

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SC Refuses to Issue Guidelines on Compensation for Victims of Wrongful Prosecution(22.08.2022)

Supreme Court while dismissing petitions seeking uniform compensation code for victims of wrongful prosecution, has held that it will it will create a.....

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SC Declares Section 3(2) of Benami Transactions Prohibition Act as Unconstitutional(23.08.2022)

Supreme Court has held that Section 3(2) of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988 as unconstitutional on the ground of being manifestly arbit.....

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SC: Right to Cross Examination Can’t be Denied to Accused for Failure To Deposit Interim Compensation(03.08.2022)

Supreme Court has held that right to cross-examine the witnesses examined on behalf of the complainant cannot be denied to an accused for his failure .....

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Bombay HC Directs Transfer of Probe in Govind Pansare Murder Case to Anti-Terrorism Squad(04.08.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that it will pass orders transferring investigation into the 2015 murder of communist leader Govind Pansare from the Specia.....

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Bombay HC: Court Not Obliged to Direct Payment of Interim Compensation in Cheque Bounce Cases(04.08.2022)

Bombay High Court has held that courts don't have a duty to grant interim compensation to the complainant in a cheque bounce case. The Court also held.....

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Meghalaya HC to Centre: Inform Kins of Foreigners Who Died in Custody for Compensation Purposes(04.08.2022)

Meghalaya High Court has directed the Union Ministry of External Affairs to inform the heirs or next of kin of the foreign nationals who died in custo.....

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Allahabad HC: Compensation Under SC/ST Act Should be Paid on Conviction & Not on Filing of FIR(04.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that compensation to the Victims under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 should be disbursed only upon the .....

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Allahabad HC: State Liable to Pay Compensation For Death Due to Poisonous Liquor Consumption(01.09.2022)

Allahabad High Court has held that State Government, having complete control and regulation to manufacture and sale of liquor, is prima facie liable t.....

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SC: Just Compensation Exceeding Claimed Amount Can be Awarded(05.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that motor accident compensation amount actually due and payable is to be awarded despite the claimants having sought for a les.....

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NGT Imposes Rs. 3500 Crores Fine on State Of West Bengal for Continuing Environmental Damage(05.09.2022)

National Green Tribunal has imposed a heavy fine of Rs. 3500 as environmental compensation on the State of West Bengal for causing continuous damage t.....

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SC Sets Aside NCDRC Order Awarding Compensation to Woman Who Gave Birth Despite Tubectomy Surgery(22.09.2022)

Supreme Court has set aside an order passed by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that directed a hospital to pay compensation to.....

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SC Refuses to Modify Order Granting Compensation to Families Displaced by Sardar Sarovar Project(23.09.2022)

Supreme Court has dismissed an application seeking clarification/modification of order passed by the Supreme Court, wherein it had directed concerned .....

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J&K&L HC: Passenger Injured on Account of Mine Blast Entitled to Compensation Under MV Act(26.09.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that even if the cause of accident is remote or as a result of subversive activity involved, the vict.....

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Kar. HC: Magistrate/Judge Should Recommend in Judgment Whether there is Need for Victim Compensation(26.09.2022)

Karnataka High Court has observed that while delivering final judgments, Magistrate and Sessions Judge must pass a reasoned order as to whether there .....

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CRIMINAL - Govind Pansare Case: Bombay HC Calls State a 'Laughing Stock'(15.03.2019)

Bombay High Court has said state has been reduced to a "laughing stock" by adopting elementary methods in probing rationalist Govind Pansare's killing.....

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MOTOR VEHICLES - No Limits on Compensation for Accident Death: Madras HC(18.03.2019)

Madras High Court has made it clear that utilizing multiple options to get compensation for death of a person in a motor accident, by their family, pa.....

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Madras HC Directs Narcotics Control Bureau to Pay Compensation to Petitioner-Accused(17.02.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Narcotics Control Bureau to pay a compensation of Rs. 1 lakh to the Petitioner-accused noting that the petitioner's.....

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SC Issued Directions for Payment of Compensation to Families of Victims of 1992-93 Bombay Riots(07.11.2022)

Supreme Court while issuing directions for payment of compensation to families of victims and for revival of criminal cases which are lying dormant st.....

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NGT Orders Maharashtra Government to Pay ?12,000 Crore Compensation for Improper Waste Management(12.09.2022)

National Green Tribunal while directed the State of Maharashtra to pay ?12,000 crores as environmental compensation, has held that compensation under .....

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SC to Union Govt.: Pay Rs 10 Lakhs to Man Who Spent 14 Years in Pakistan Jail as Indian Spy(13.09.2022)

Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to pay ex gratia payment of Rs. 10 lakhs to a man who claimed that he was deputed to Pakistan for a co.....

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Jharkhand HC Orders Rs. 10 Lakhs Compensation to Blind Minor Girl Gang-Raped by Family Members(15.09.2022)

Jharkhand High Court while ordering Rs. 10 lakhs compensation for blind minor girl who was subjected to gang-rape by her own family members, including.....

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NCDRC: Bank Liable for Fraudulent Online Transaction if Account Holder's Fault Not Proved(11.01.2021)

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held that in case of fraudulent transactions leading to withdraw of money from a person's .....

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UP Govt's 'Inaction' Prompts Allahabad High Court To Grant Interim Relief To MLA Abbas Ansari(17.10.2022)

Allahabad High Court has granted relief to Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari, the son of jailed politician Mukhtar Ansari in connection with the Hisab-Kitab .....

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Orissa HC Directs Payment of Compensation to Purna Chandra Mohapatra for Death of Son(02.02.2021)

Orissa High Court has directed that a sum of Rupees 5 Lakhs be paid by the State of Odisha to one Purna Chandra Mohapatra and his wife as compensation.....

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Delhi HC Expresses displeasure on DDA's failure to Pay ?10 Lakh to Kin of Two Men Who Died in Sewer(16.11.2022)

Delhi High Court has expressed displeasure over Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) failure to pay ?10 lakh compensation to families of two person who.....

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SC: Multiplier Method Has to be Applied While Computing Motor Accident Compensation(08.03.2021)

Supreme Court has observed that, while computing motor accident compensation, multiplier method has to be applied for future prospects and advancement.....

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JKL HC: Compensation for No Fault Liability Adjustable in Compensation Claimed for Fault Liability(20.12.2022)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that compensation paid under the "No Fault liability" provision under Section 140 of Motor Vehicles A.....

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Madras HC to State: Pay Compensation to Family of Man Missing Since Hospital Admission for COVID-19(21.12.2022)

Madras High Court has directed State to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to family of 74 year old man who has not been found since being taken to government.....

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Delhi HC To DSLSA: Pay Compensation u/s 357A to Relatives of Murder Victim(04.07.2017)

Delhi High Court has awarded compensation to relatives of two murder victims, drawing from various judicial precedents, and noting that the fine order.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Pleas for Compensation to Victims of Wrongful Prosecution(23.03.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, seeking directions to the Cen.....

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Madras HC Grants Compensation to Woman's Family Who Fell from Overcrowded Train(26.03.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered compensation of Rs. 8 lakh along with 6% interest to the family of a woman who died in the year 2014 as she was travelli.....

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Kerala HC: Insurer Liable to Third Party Even if Driver was Drunk(01.02.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that when driver is drunk, certainly, his consciousness and senses will be impaired so as to render him unfit to drive, but.....

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Bombay HC to State: Compensate Man Named in Baseless FIR(06.01.2023)

Bombay High Court while directing State to compensation a man for lodging FIR despite no offence having been disclosed, has observed that police being.....

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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....

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NCDRC to DLF Universals: Refund Entire Amount for Delay in Handing Over Possession(10.01.2023)

National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed DLF Universal to refund entire principal amount of Rs. 37,73,154/- to the complain.....

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SC: Deceased's IT Returns Can be Considered for Computing Annual Income in Motor Accident Cases(07.12.2022)

Supreme Court has held that deceased's Income Tax (IT) Return can be considered for computation of his annual income in Motor Accident Compensation Cl.....

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Mangaluru Court Directs Police to Pay ?5 Lakh for Falsely Implicating Man in POCSO Case(08.12.2022)

Mangaluru Special Court has directed two-woman police sub-inspectors of the Mangaluru Women police station to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to an accused.....

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Delhi HC: Delhi Government Can’t Withdraw from Clear Announcement of 1 Crore Ex-Gratia(16.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that Delhi Government ought not to resile from the clear announcement made for ex-gratia payment of Rs. 1 crore and that.....

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UP Court Convicts Mukhtar Ansari in a Gangster Act Case for 10 Years in Jail(16.12.2022)

Ghazipur District Court has convicted and sentenced ex-MLA Mukhtar Ansari and his aide to 10 years imprisonment in a 26 year old Gangster Case.

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ITAT, Delhi: No Tax on Compensation for Acquisition of Agricultural Land by State Govt(15.04.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi has held that no tax shall be payable on compensation for acquisition of agricultural land by the state go.....

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Kerala HC: Motor Accident Compensation Can't Be Reduced Saying Pillion Rider Didn't Wear Helmet(19.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has stated that merely because the pillion rider was not wearing helmet in violation of Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,.....

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Madras HC to State: Compensate Man Detained for 8 Months Despite Acquittal(16.01.2023)

Madras High Court has directed State to award interim compensation to a man who was illegally detained in prison for more than 8 months even after the.....

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AAR: GST Not Payable On Reimbursement Of Tree Cut Compensation Paid To Farmers By Pure Agent(23.01.2023)

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka has observed that a pure agent is not liable to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) on reimbursement of com.....

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Ori. HC: Don't Release Salaries Of Collector Till Compensation is Released For Land Acquired In 1961(24.01.2023)

Orissa High Court has directed that the salaries of Collector and two other senior officers of the Angul district administration shall not be released.....

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SC: Compensation of Rs. 2 Crore for Bad Haircut is Excessive(09.02.2023)

Supreme Court while setting aside order of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) awarding compensation of Rs. 2 crores to model for .....

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Kar. HC: Govt. Taking Private Land Without Compensation Violates Constitutional Guarantees(13.02.2023)

Karnataka High Court while expressing anguish over actions of Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board for failure to pay compensation to landowne.....

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SC Affirms Compensation to Lawyer for Bank Wrongfully Keeping His Name in Loan Defaulters List(15.02.2023)

Supreme Court has affirmed National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission directing Canara Bank to pay compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs to lawyer whose n.....

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Del. HC: Prisoners Have Right to Compensation for Work Related Injuries Suffered in Jail(20.02.2023)

Delhi High Court while issuing guidelines for cases where an inmate or convict sustains work related injuries in prison has observed that justice for .....

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Govt Extends Due Date for Filing Statement of Financial Transaction to June 30(01.06.2017)

Central Government has extended last date for filing Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) Returns to 30th June 2017.

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Gau HC: Insurance Co. Not liable to Pay Compensation for Death of Gratuitous Passenger(20.03.2023)

Gauahti High Court has held that Insurance Company is not liable to pay compensation for the death of gratuitous passengers travelling in goods vehicl.....

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Gau. HC to Assam Govt.: Pay Rs 5 Lakh Compensation to Custodial Death Victim's Wife(27.03.2023)

Gauhati High Court has directed Assam Government to pay Rs. 5 lakh as compensation to a woman, whose husband died in jail because timely appropriate a.....

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Kerala HC: State Can’t Deny Responsibility in Guise of Limitation Period(03.03.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that when a citizen is engaged by Government to carry out activities, it had duty to reward person as per the contra.....

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Karnataka HC Directs on Payment of Compensation to Those Who Died at Chamarajanagar Hospital(14.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to decide on payment of compensation to families of those who died owing to a lack of oxygen su.....

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Delhi HC Awards Rs. 6 Lakh Interim Compensation to Minor Sexual Assault Victim(17.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has awarded Rs. 6 Lakhs as interim compensation to a minor victim of sexual assault, directing the Delhi State Legal Services Authori.....

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Bom. HC: Company’s Authorized Signatory Not Liable to Pay Interim Compensation U/S 143A of NI Act(10.03.2023)

Bombay High Court while observing that signatory of the cheque, authorized by the "Company", is not the drawer in terms of Section 143A of Negotiable .....

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HP HC: Sale Deed is Relevant Factor in Determining Compensation(14.03.2023)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that while determining value of the land, both acquisition of land award and the sale are relevant to determine t.....

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CERC: Compensation to power plants for coal imports in times of domestic coal shortage allowed(17.05.2019)

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed compensation to GMR Group for running its power plant on imported coal in the event of co.....

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MP HC: Mother has First Claim Over the Compensation for Deceased Bachelor Son(21.04.2023)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that since deceased was a bachelor, by virtue of Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, except mother, no other Cla.....

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NGT to DM: Pay Rs 20 Lakh Compensation to Kin of Deceased in Ludhiana Gas Leak Case(03.05.2023)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) while constituting fact-finding joint Committee in the Ludhiana gas leak case, has directed District Magistrate of Ludhi.....

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Meg. HC to State: Consider Enhancing Compensation for Custodial Violence by 25%(04.05.2023)

Meghalaya High Court has directed State to consider enhancing the compensation to custodial violence victims by 25% or consider making a distinction b.....

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SC: Unchallenged Statement of Wife of Deceased Deserves to be Accepted as Gospel Truth(16.06.2023)

Supreme Court while enhancing compensation awarded to kin of a deceased employee to uphold the objective of Employees’ Compensation Act i.e. dispensat.....

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Meg. HC: Party Breaching Contract is Liable to Pay Compensation for Only ‘Actual Loss’(23.06.2023)

Meghalaya High Court has held that notwithstanding any agreement between parties, the party in breach of contract is liable to compensate the other pa.....

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RBI Permits Residents to Conduct Foreign Currency-Rupee Swaps Transactions with Multilateral Bodies(06.11.2015)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted domestic entities to conduct foreign currency-rupee swaps with multilateral agencies and allow hedging of lo.....

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SDMC Toll Tax Contractor Starts Collecting ECC as per SC Order(09.11.2015)

SMYR Consortium, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) contractor for toll tax , has agreed to collect Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) from h.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Pay Compensation to Husband of Woman Who Died(02.07.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the State Government to pay Rs. 5,00,000/- compensation to the husband of a woman who died due to non-availability of a.....

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Bombay HC Seeks Response on Plea Challenging Goa Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012(07.07.2021)

Bombay High Court has sought response of the Central Government and Goan administration on a plea challenging the amendment made in Goa Victim Compens.....

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Cal. HC: Acquiring Property in Name of Wife is Not Benami Transaction(09.06.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that if a husband supplies the consideration money for acquiring property in the name of his wife, such fact does not nec.....

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CCI Directs Investigation against Monsanto on Govt. Complaint(18.02.2016)

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed inquiry against Monsanto as it found it to be violating competition law in the market of .....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Farmers’ Plea for Higher Compensation for Land(12.08.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by farmers for ‘fair compensation’ for land acquired from them. It said the villagers came to court 21 years later .....

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Delhi HC Constitutes Committee for Supervising Implementation of Employee Compensation Scheme(28.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has constituted a 6 member committee for supervising the implementation of the Special Scheme For Employee's Compensation Claims form.....

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NGT: No Need to Impose Environmental Compensation on KPCL at Yelahanka(30.06.2021)

National Green Tribunal has said that no violations have been committed by the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. (KPCL) at the gas-based power plant at.....

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Madras High Court Directs Payment of Compensation to Accident Victims Only Through Annuity Scheme(16.08.2019)

Madras High Court has directed the implementation of the Motor Accident Claims Annuity Deposit Scheme from October 1 while clarifying that the victi.....

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SC: Only Principal Civil Court Can Decide Dispute of Apportionment of Compensation(10.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that any dispute regarding apportionment of compensation under National Highways Authority Act, 1956 would have to be decided b.....

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SC: Can’t Seek Compensation Under 2013 Act if Proceedings Under 1894 Act are Held to be Valid(14.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that once it is held that acquisition proceedings under Land Acquisition Act 1894 are valid, the claimant can’t seek compensati.....

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RBI Relaxes Reporting Requirement of NEFT Transactions(18.03.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it is discontinuing provision where banks had to submit data pertaining to NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfe.....

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SC Directs NOIDA to Pay Compensation to Land Owner Who Was Dispossessed Illegally(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has directed New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to pay compensation to aggrieved land-owners who were dispossessed of th.....

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JKL HC: Interest Can’t be Given on Compensation for Future Prospects(18.07.2023)

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that 'future prospects' are linked to potential income to be received in the future, and interest can.....

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SC: Interim Compensation in Cheque Dishonour Case can be Given Only After Accused Pleads Not Guilty(18.07.2023)

Supreme Court has held that interim compensation in cheque dishonour case can be granted only after the accused has pleaded not guilty as per section .....

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Cal HC: State Can’t Contend Person Forfeited Right to Compensation Due to Delay in Approaching Court(21.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court has held that it would be preposterous if the State is permitted to contend that since the land looser was sleeping over his right.....

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SC Quashes Pansare’s Plea(13.05.2016)

SC has quashed petition of activist-academic Megha Pansare seeking a stay in framing of charges against the prime accused, Sameer Gaikwad, an activist.....

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MACT Awards Rs 30 L Damages to a Man Disabled in Road Mishap(18.05.2016)

Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 30 lakh as compensation to a Delhi resident who got partly disabled in a road accident in 2014.

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Supreme Court Reiterates that Motor Accident Compensation can be Granted in Excess of Claimed Amount(22.11.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that it is permissible to grant motor accident compensation of any amount in excess to that which has been claimed. The C.....

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Madras HC Seeks Response on PIL Seeking Compensation for False Promises on NEET(21.10.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking compensation for students who .....

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Bom. HC: Motor Accident Victim can Claim Compensation from One of the Joint Tortfeasors(19.09.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that in cases of composite negligence, the law permits a motor accident victim to sue one of the two joint-tortfeasors, and.....

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ITAT: Single Transaction of Buying and Selling of Shares Can’t be Treated as Business Activity(29.09.2021)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai has held that a single transaction of buying and selling of shares cannot be treated as a business acti.....

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Kerala HC: Married Daughter & Parents of Deceased Entitled to Compensation As Dependents(01.10.2021)

Kerala High Court has recently ruled that a married daughter and the parents of the deceased are entitled to claim compensation under Section 166 of t.....

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Ker. HC: KeLSA can Grant Victim Compensation without Court Order Except under POCSO(17.08.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) can grant victim compensation suo moto, without a court recommendation, .....

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Ker. HC: Every Mentally Diseased Person is Not Ipso Facto Exempted from Criminal Responsibility(21.08.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that every mentally diseased person is not ‘Ipso Facto’ exempted from criminal responsibility, has held that mere ab.....

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Madras HC: Onus to Prove Genuineness of Transaction Solely Lies on Assessee(01.09.2021)

Madras High Court has held that the onus to prove the genuineness of transaction solely lies on the assessee, mere statutory approvals do not sanctify.....

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Madras HC: Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 Can Be Applied Retrospectively(06.09.2021)

Madras High Court has opined that in respect of the benami transactions entered into prior to the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 201.....

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Ker. HC: No Liability on RTO to Pay Compensation if Vehicle Owner Fails to get it Insured(25.09.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that if the motor vehicle owner fails to get the motor vehicle insured, the liability for payment of compensation would not.....

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Bom. HC: Magistrate Needn’t Provide Additional Reasons for Amount of Interim Compensation Awarded(29.09.2023)

Bombay High Court has held that as long as requirements provided in Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are met, Magistrate is not ob.....

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SC: Members of RPF Can Seek Benefit Under Employees Compensation Act(03.10.2023)

Supreme Court has held that an officer of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) can seek compensation under Employees Compensation Act, 1923 even though .....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Widow's Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Compensation(10.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Centre and National Disaster Management Authority on plea filed by a widow, seeking ex-gratia compensation.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Compensation to Kin of Lawyers Who Died of COVID(14.09.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation which sought for ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs to kin of an advocate who has died wit.....

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Meghalaya HC Fixes Quantum of Compensation for 'Unnatural' Deaths in Police Custody(04.09.2023)

Meghalaya High Court while observing that in custodial death cases State will be liable unless it is reasonably demonstrated that death was due to nat.....

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SC: Substantial Question of Law Required to Appeal Against Order of Workmen’s Compensation Commission(06.09.2023)

Supreme Court has held that considering the objective of Employees Compensation Act, 1923 and the fact that Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner being .....

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Centre Amends Motor Accident Compensation Scale Under No-Fault Liability(24.05.2018)

Central Government has issued a notification to amend the compensation scales for motor accident claims under Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Ac.....

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Del. HC: No Prolongation Compensation if Contractor Didn't Reserve Claim at Time of the EOT(11.10.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that Contractor can be denied compensation for the prolongation of the contract, if he did not reserve its right to such com.....

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Delhi HC Stops CCI from Proceeding against Monsanto Officials(12.09.2016)

Delhi HC has said that Competition Commission of India (CCI) cannot probe Monsanto officials in absence of order holding the firm guilty of unfair tra.....

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All. HC: Assessee Must Prove Transaction Beyond Doubt to Claim ITC(20.10.2023)

Allahabad High Court has held that onus is to be discharged by the assessee to prove and establish beyond doubt the actual transaction and physical mo.....

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Madras HC Upholds Decision of Sessions Court to Award Compensation to Victim of Custodial Torture(24.01.2020)

Madras High Court has upheld the judgment of the Sessions Judge awarding compensation of Rs. 1 Lakh to the victim who suffered torture, bodily injury .....

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Del. HC: Murder of Employee During Court of Employment Entitle Legal Heirs to Seek Compensation(23.11.2023)

Delhi High Court has held that the murder of an employee during the course of performance of his duties would not disentitle the legal heirs of the de.....

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Ker. HC: Dependents of Independent Contractor Not Entitled Under Employees Compensation Act(24.11.2023)

Kerala High Court while upholding an order passed by Employees Compensation Commissioner against the dependents of an independent contractor, has held.....

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P&H HC: Widow’s Remarriage Not a Ground to Deny Compensation Under MV Act(27.11.2023)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that simply because widow of the deceased got re-married, it could not be a reason to deprive of her claim unde.....

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Bom. HC: SC’s Judgment in ‘Pankaj Bansal’ Case Applies Prospectively(08.11.2023)

Bombay High Court while refusing relief to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in PMLA case has observed that Supreme Court’s judgement in Pankaj Bansal’.....

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SC: Judgment in Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India Does Not Apply Retrospectively(18.12.2023)

Supreme Court has held that its judgment in the case Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India (MANU/SC/1076/2023; 2023/INSC/866) wherein it was held that ED mu.....

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Tel. HC: Apprentice Can be Treated as Workman under the Workmen's Act, 1923(18.12.2023)

Telangana High Court while observing that S.16 of Apprentice Act states that employer is liable to pay compensation for the injuries caused to apprent.....

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Supreme Court: Relevant Date for Determination of Compensation Payable is Date of Accident(14.02.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the relevant date for the determination of compensation payable under the Employee's Compensation Act 1923 is the date.....

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Bombay HC Stays Injunction Against YouTuber for Alleged Mocking Video Against Parachute Coconut Oil(17.02.2020)

Bombay High Court has stayed the injunction order against YouTuber, Abhijeet Bhansali on Bhansali's video which allegedly contained "disparaging remar.....

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Delhi High Court Directs Private Company to Compensate Woman Terminated From Service(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed a private company to pay Rs 1.2 Lakhs to a woman, whose services were allegedly terminated because she had raised sexual.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Compensation for Injured Student(17.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to Delhi Police and Central Government in a plea seeking compensation for a student who has incurred severe injuri.....

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Allahabad HC Directs DM to Order Compensation In Case Of Teacher’s Death During Election Duty(10.01.2022)

Allahabad High Court directed the District Magistrate, Jaunpur to examine and pass a reasoned order in a claim for compensation made in a case of a te.....

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Supreme Court: It Is For the State As Custodian to Assess If Tree-Felling Is Required or Not(07.02.2024)

Supreme Court has conveyed its displeasure at private parties seeking permission to fell trees for industrial projects without first approaching the c.....

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NHRC Awards Compensation of Rs 50,000 over Delay in Registration of FIR(27.07.2016)

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has awarded a compensation of Rs 50,000 to a 25-year-old woman from Ghaziabad owing to a delay of three months.....

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Bombay High Court Raps Govt Over Rehab of Tansa Pipeline Squatters(18.04.2018)

Bombay High Court has rapped the Maharashtra government for failing to come up with a solution to rehabilitate encroachers on and along the Tansa wate.....

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Madras HC Directs to Submit Report on Compensation Paid And Rehabilitation Measures Taken(09.12.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the state to submit a report detailing the quantum of compensation paid to the families of deceased manual scavengers s.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Compensation for Nepali Man Who Remained in Prison Sans Trial(09.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has granted Rs. 5 Lakh as compensation to a Nepali man who remained in prison for over 41 years and was released in March 2021 fol.....

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Raj HC: Minor Rape Victim Eligible for Compensation Even if Incident Occurred Before 2009 Amendment(04.01.2024)

Rajasthan High Court has held that a minor rape victim shall be eligible to avail the compensation under Section 357A CrPC even if the incident occurr.....

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SC: Deemed Income of Homemaker Can’t Be Less Than Daily Wages Prescribed Under Minimum Wages Act(23.02.2024)

Supreme Court while granting compensation of Rs. 6 Lakh for the death of a woman, has held that the deceased was a homemaker, her direct and indirect .....

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Parliament Passes Benami Transactions Bill and Institutes of Technology Bill(03.08.2016)

Parliament has passed the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2016 and the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Passes Employee’s Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2016(10.08.2016)

Lok Sabha has passed the Employee's Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2016, that would raise the cap on amount of compensation to be taken up by high cou.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Monsanto Plea on Seed Patent Order(08.05.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to stay a Delhi High Court order which held that plant varieties and seeds cannot be patented under Indian law by companies .....

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RBI Extends Availability of Relaxed Terms for Securitisation Transactions by NBFCs to June 30, 2020(02.01.2020)

Reserve Bank of India has extended the availability of relaxed terms for securitisation transactions or sale of assets by non-bank lenders to banks to.....

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SC Stays Judgment Which Held Defence Authorities' Reference Against Land Acquisition Compensation(06.12.2021)

Supreme Court has stayed the operation of the impugned judgement of the Madhya Pradesh High Court which held that Defence Authorities had no right to .....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Election Commission's Reply on WBCPCR Plea Seeking Compensation(28.12.2021)

Calcutta High Court has sought the reply of the Election Commission of India on the plea filed by the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child R.....

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SC: No Charity Being Done By State For Paying Compensation to Person Whose Land Was Acquired(28.02.2024)

Supreme Court has held that depriving a citizen of his constitutional right to use the land for 20 years and then showing graciousness by paying the c.....

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SC Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case on Ground that Deceased Was Multi Tasking(07.03.2024)

SC has enhanced the compensation granted in a motor accident claim after taking note of the fact that the deceased was deriving income from multiple j.....

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SC: Can’t Consider Payment of Compensation A Factor to Reduce Sentence of Convict(16.05.2024)

SC has held that in criminal proceedings courts should not conflate sentence with compensation to victims. Sentences such as imprisonment and/or fine .....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s, CBI’s Response over B. K. Bansal Suicide Case(22.11.2016)

Supreme Court has sought response from Government and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT).....

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Delhi HC: Demonetization Must Not Affect Timely Relief to Rape Victims(24.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has said that demonetization should not come in way of banks releasing timely payments to compensate rape victims.

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SC Issues Notice in Contempt Petition Over Failure to Pay Compensation to Victims(25.02.2022)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a contempt petition preferred by victims of spread of toxic pesticide called Endosulfan alleging failure on the par.....

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Bom. HC: Husband Directed to Pay Wife Compensation of Rs. 3 Crore for DV & Calling Her ‘Second-Hand’(28.03.2024)

Bombay High Court has while upholding the Trial Court’s Order, has directed a man to pay compensation of Rupees Three Crore to his ex-wife for his act.....

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Madras HC Orders Rs. 3 Lakh Interim Compensation to Fire Victims of Sivakasi(27.10.2016)

Madras High Court has ordered an interim compensation of Rs 3 Lakh each to families of nine people who died due to a fire accident at a cracker shop i.....

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders 90 Lakh Compensation For Rape(12.09.2018)

Punjab and Haryana HC has directed the convict and his mother to pay Rs 90 lakh compensation to the survivor In the abduction and rape case of a minor.....

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Transaction Can’t Be Treated As Bogus Merely Based On Report Of Investigation Wing: ITAT(13.09.2018)

Jaipur bench of ITAT has held that a transaction cannot be treated as bogus only on the basis of the report of Investigation Wing.

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Frame Rules to Pay Compensation to Accident Victims by Auctioning Uninsured Vehicles: SC to States(17.09.2018)

Supreme Court has observed each state and union territory to frame appropriate rules to put uninsured motor vehicles in public auction and pay compens.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in PIL Seeking Compensation for Victims of Tiger Attacks in Sunderbans(02.03.2022)

Calcutta High Court has sought the State government's response in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition pertaining to the grant of compensation .....

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Delhi HC Upholds Compensation Given to Children from Deceased's First Marriage(08.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has upheld the compensation given to two children from the deceased's first marriage reiterating that legal representatives of a pers.....

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Gujarat HC Imposes Liability on Insurance Company to Pay Compensation to Family of Deceased(14.02.2022)

Gujarat High Court has imposed liability on the insurance company to pay compensation to the family of the deceased, affirming that it is not necessar.....

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Kar. HC: Revision Petition Against Order Passed u/s 148(3) of NI Act Not Maintainable Before HC(12.03.2024)

Karnataka High Court has held that a revision petition filed for release of interim compensation against an order under Section 148 (3) of the Negotia.....

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SC: Court’s Power to Grant Interim Compensation for Complaints u/s 143A of NI Act is Discretionary(18.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that it is at the discretion of the court to grant interim compensation in complaints filed under Section 143A of the Negotiabl.....

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AP HC: Compensation Can’t be Increased in an Appeal for Reduction of Compensation by Owner/Insurer(22.03.2024)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the High Court cannot increase the compensation in an appeal by the owner/insurer for reducing the compensatio.....

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