Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Ajwar v. Waseem and Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders in a double murder case, emphasizing the need for reasoned bail decisions considering the gravity of offence, accused's role, and conduct on bail.
Sundew Properties Limited v. Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court held that a SEZ developer deemed distribution licensee under the Electricity Act is not required to comply with capital infusion conditions under subordinate regulations, partially setting aside the regulatory orders imposing such conditions.
Bano Saiyed Parwaz v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority and Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed refund of stamp duty paid on an un-executed conveyance deed, holding that limitation bars remedy but not the right, and the State cannot deny refund on technical grounds when the purchaser is a victim of fraud.
Rajesh Kumar v. Anand Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for specific performance due to invalid agreement lacking signatures of all co-owners and the plaintiff's failure to personally prove readiness and willingness.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. v. M/s JSW Steel Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's decision that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission lacked authority to impose a reliability charge on continuous process industries already paying higher tariffs for uninterrupted supply.
Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a fresh trial emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and the accused's right to a fair trial under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
The Employees State Insurance Corporation Ltd. v. Nagar Nigam Allahabad
The Supreme Court held that a local authority's workshop engaged in manufacturing processes is covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, and disputes over contributions must be adjudicated by the Insurance Court, not through writ petitions.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S. K.L. RATHI STEELS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that review petitions challenging final judgments based on a subsequently overruled precedent are not maintainable under the Explanation to Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC, emphasizing finality of litigation and judicial discipline.
Government of Odisha v. Bharat Process & Mechanical Engineers Limited
The Supreme Court set aside directions for renewal of mining leases of a company under liquidation, holding that expired leases cannot be renewed absent statutory basis or viable plan, and creditors' claims must be settled under the Companies Act.
National Investigation Agency v. Owais Amin @ Cherry & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that mandatory sanction under Section 196-A of the Jammu and Kashmir CrPC, 1989 is required for prosecuting criminal conspiracy offences and cannot be waived by the subsequent application of the CrPC, 1973 introduced by the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED v. DHARAMNATH SINGH
The Supreme Court held that termination of a petroleum dealership for contractual breach does not require strict adherence to Control Order sample collection procedures applicable only in prosecutions, and upheld the termination while emphasizing fairness and contractual compliance.
Priti Agarwalla and Others v. State of GNCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court held that vague casteist abuse allegations not made in public view do not warrant FIR registration under the SC/ST Act, affirming the Magistrate's discretion under section 156(3) CrPC.
Shaji Poulose v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the ICAI's power to impose a reasonable ceiling on tax audits under Section 44AB, holding that such restriction does not violate fundamental rights and exceeding the limit constitutes professional misconduct.
The State of West Bengal v. Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh
The Supreme Court resolved the stalemate in West Bengal university Vice-Chancellor appointments by constituting uniform Search Committees under Article 142 to ensure lawful, transparent, and merit-based selections.
Tarsem Lal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that after cognizance under Section 44(1)(b) of the PMLA, accused appearing pursuant to summons are not deemed in custody and cannot be arrested by the ED without court permission, clarifying the interplay of PMLA and CrPC provisions on arrest, bail, summons, and warrants.
R. S. Madireddy v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions against Air India Limited became non-maintainable after its privatization as it ceased to be a 'State' under Article 12, dismissing appeals challenging the High Court's dismissal on maintainability grounds.
Subodh Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to additional compensation at not less than 5% per month for the entire delay period in payment of compensation under the Indian Railways Act, 1989, and set aside the High Court's order directing arbitration.
Dani Wooltex Corporation v. Sheil Properties Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that termination of arbitral proceedings under Section 32(2)(c) requires clear evidence of abandonment or impossibility, and mere inaction does not justify termination, upholding the High Court's order to continue arbitration.
THR HIS LRS. AND ANOTHER v. S. RAGHURAJ REDDY AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that a partnership firm automatically dissolves on the death of a partner under Section 42(c) of the Partnership Act, and a suit for accounts filed beyond the three-year limitation period is barred even if limitation is not pleaded.
Shyamo Devi and Others v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that suo moto cancellation of land allotments under UPZALR Act must be exercised within a reasonable time and quashed cancellation orders initiated after 13 years without clear proof of fraud.