India has seen several notable civil cases in recent years, involving a wide range of issues such as corporate disputes, property disputes, and public interest litigation. Here are some of the most notable civil cases in India:
1. Vodafone tax case (2012): This case involved a dispute between the Indian government and Vodafone, a multinational telecommunications company, over a tax liability of over $2 billion. The case went to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Vodafone.
2. Satyam Computers accounting fraud case (2009): This case involved a major accounting fraud at Satyam Computers, one of India's largest IT companies, in which the company's founder and chairman inflated the company's revenues and profits. The case resulted in several convictions and hefty fines.
3. Shah Bano case (1985): This case involved a Muslim woman who was divorced by her husband and was denied maintenance by him. The case went to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Shah Bano, leading to a political controversy and protests by conservative Muslims.
4. PIL against Sterlite Industries (2018): This case involved a public interest litigation (PIL) against Sterlite Industries, a copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu, alleging that the plant was polluting the environment and causing health hazards to the local population. The case resulted in the closure of the plant by the Tamil Nadu government.
5. Tata-Mistry dispute (2016): This case involved a corporate dispute between Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, and Cyrus Mistry, who was removed as the chairman of the company. The case went to the National Company Law Tribunal, which ruled in favor of Tata Sons.
These are some of the most notable civil cases in India, but there are several other significant cases that have taken place over the years.
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Respected Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai; Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, Judges, Supreme Court of India, sitting on the dias; My esteemed Sister and Brother Judges; Registrar General and Officers of the Registry; All the Judges of the District Judiciary; Other Distinguished Guests present; Ladies and Gentlemen; Persons from Print and Electronic Media, A Very Good Morning to All It is a great honour and privilege for me to welcome Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India, who has been kind enough to accept our invitation for his gracious presence in this Conference. His Lordship’s inspiring life, marked by perseverance and integrity, serves as a guiding light for many aspiring Lawyers, Judges and Jurists across the Country, demonstrating that unwavering determination and hard-work can lead to the highest echelons of the judiciary. His Lordship’s willingness and readiness for t...
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