Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Ramnaresh @ Rinku Kushwah and Others v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court held that meritorious reserved category candidates must be admitted against unreserved Government School quota seats based on merit, quashing the State's restrictive reservation methodology and directing admission in the next academic session.
Hussainbhai Asgarali Lokhandwala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder but modified the sentence to the period already served, recognizing the incident occurred in the heat of the moment without premeditation.
Maheshkumar Chandulal Patel & Anr. v. The State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Rule 21 of the Gujarat Civil Services Pay Rules, 2002, does not apply to pay anomalies arising from counting ad hoc service of juniors, and dismissed the appeal seeking pay stepping up for seniors appointed directly.
Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/S Steel Authority of India
The Supreme Court held that the MADA judgment overruling India Cement applies retrospectively to uphold state taxation powers on minerals, but imposed equitable conditions to mitigate hardship on assesses.
INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held Patanjali Ayurved and its representatives guilty of wilful breach of undertaking and misleading advertisements amounting to civil contempt, emphasizing strict adherence to court orders and statutory provisions.
James Kunjwal v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that mere denial in affidavits does not constitute perjury under Section 193 IPC and set aside the High Court's direction to prosecute the appellant for filing a false affidavit.
SRI SUJIES BENEFIT FUNDS LIMITED v. M. JAGANATHUAN
The Supreme Court restored conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that discrepancies in interest rates do not negate the enforceability of a cheque issued for a legally enforceable debt.
Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax v. Shelf Drilling Ron Tappmeyer Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the timelines under Section 144C of the Income Tax Act operate independently and extend the limitation period beyond Section 153(3), allowing final assessment orders to be validly passed beyond the twelve-month limitation period prescribed under Section 153(3).
Mahendra Kumar Sonker v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of Section 353 IPC charges, holding that mere resistance during arrest without intentional assault or criminal force does not constitute the offence.
Ratilal Jhaverbhai Parmar v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order where the Judge delayed assigning reasons for dismissal by over a year and ante-dated the order, emphasizing the need for prompt and ethical judicial pronouncements.
Rahul v. National Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the Tribunal's 25% disability assessment and enhanced compensation, setting aside the High Court's unjustified reduction to 20%.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation v. State of Gujarat and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing refund of property tax arrears wrongly recovered from a subsequent owner, holding liability arises only from the date of ownership acquisition under the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act.
Manish Sisodia v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court allowed bail to Manish Sisodia, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial and liberty, and held that prolonged pre-trial incarceration without trial commencement violates constitutional protections despite serious economic offence allegations.
Doli Rani Saha v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the claimant discharged the burden to prove the deceased was a bona fide passenger who died due to falling from a train, entitling her to enhanced compensation with interest.
Bhagwan Singh v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized filing of petitions with forged documents is a serious abuse of process warranting CBI investigation and strict action against involved advocates and parties.
Jagdish Prasad Singh v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that a promotion granted before the cut-off date under a Government Resolution cannot be retrospectively nullified, and recovery of excess payments from a retired employee after a long delay without natural justice is illegal, allowing the appellant’s appeal and restoring his pension benefits.
Allarakha Habib Memon v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to suppression of initial eyewitness information, unreliable testimonies, inadmissible confessions, and defective investigation, holding the FIR to be a post-investigation document inadmissible under Section 162 CrPC.
DLF LTD. v. KONCAR GENERATORS AND MOTORS LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the foreign exchange rate for converting a foreign currency arbitral award under the 1996 Act is the date when the award becomes enforceable, but amounts deposited and withdrawable during pendency must be converted at the deposit date.
The State of Rajasthan v. Bhupendra Singh
The Supreme Court restored the removal order of a public servant, holding that the High Court erred in reappraising evidence and interfering with departmental enquiry findings absent violation of natural justice or no evidence.
K. Arumugam v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that service tax cannot be levied on the outright purchase and resale of lottery tickets as they are actionable claims and not taxable services under the Finance Act, 1994.