Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Commissioner of Central Excise Ahmedabad v. M/S Urmin Products
The Supreme Court upheld the Revenue's demand for differential excise duty and penalty, holding that the assessee wilfully misclassified 'zarda/jarda scented tobacco' as 'chewing tobacco' to evade higher duty, justifying invocation of extended limitation under Section 11A.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Paper Cup Manufactures Association v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu's ban on reinforced paper cups under environmental protection laws but remanded the ban on non-woven polypropylene bags for reconsideration in light of amended plastic waste rules.
Manmohan Gopal v. State of Chhattisgarh & Anr
The Supreme Court directed sale and transfer of ancestral property to satisfy maintenance arrears owed to a daughter-in-law, exercising its powers under Article 142 to ensure complete justice despite foreign divorce and contested liability of father-in-law.
Yashpal Jain v. Sushila Devi
The Supreme Court allowed substitution of the appellant as legal representative of the deceased plaintiff, set aside the High Court's order rejecting it, and emphasized urgent judicial reforms to curb chronic delays in civil litigation.
DR. BALRAM SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that effective implementation of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act, 2013 requires valid surveys, functioning institutions, and proactive government oversight to eradicate manual scavenging and ensure rehabilitation.
MUMTAZ YARUD DOWLA WAKF v. M/S BADAM BALAKRISHNA HOTEL PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that jurisdictional objections cannot be belatedly raised during execution proceedings after acceptance of jurisdiction, affirming the Wakf Tribunal's jurisdiction and applying the doctrine of approbate and reprobate.
Munilakshmi v. Narendra Babu & Anr.
The Supreme Court cancelled bail granted to an accused in a murder conspiracy case due to misuse of bail by influencing witnesses and directed recalling of hostile witnesses to ensure a fair trial.
Ruchir Rastogi v. Pankaj Rastogi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's order quashing the FIR, holding that the FIR disclosed prima facie cognizable offences of theft, trespass, and criminal intimidation under IPC and must be investigated and tried.
Paranagouda and Another v. The State of Karnataka and Another
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 498A and Section 306 IPC based on a reliable dying declaration but set aside conviction under Section 304B IPC due to lack of proximate nexus with dowry demand.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited v. M/S Transtonnelstroy
The Supreme Court held that unilateral increase of arbitrators' fees without party consent does not terminate the tribunal's mandate or establish bias warranting removal under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act.
Indrakunwar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction due to insufficient evidence and upheld the fundamental right to privacy and fair trial protections for a woman accused of killing her newborn child.
Central Warehousing Corporation v. Thakur Dwara Kalan Ul-Maruf Baraglan Wala & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an 8% cumulative annual increase over 11 years is a fair rate for determining just compensation in land acquisition, setting aside a 15% rate awarded by the High Court.
Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. v. HDFC Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that lease rental receivables were validly assigned to HDFC, falling outside the asset freeze order against IL&FS, and dismissed IL&FS's appeal challenging the assignment's validity.
Initiatives for Inclusion Foundation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Union and State Governments to ensure mandatory and effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, emphasizing the pivotal role of District Officers and mandating timely appointment, training, and monitoring to uphold women's right to a safe workplace.
Keshav Bhaurao Yeole v. Muralidhar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the landlord's heirs are entitled to possession of 8.34 acres under Survey No. 291 based on the landlord's holding not exceeding one economic holding and the termination notice limited to that land, applying Section 33B(5)(b) of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.
Aarif & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that invoking Section 319 Cr.P.C. to add accused requires a stricter prima facie satisfaction based on credible evidence, and set aside orders adding appellants as accused due to insufficient evidence.
Dasanglu Pul v. Lupalum Kri
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of deceased spouse's properties in election nomination affidavit is not a substantial defect warranting rejection if the candidate has no claim over such properties, and set aside the High Court's order invalidating the appellant's election.
M.A Biviji v. Sunita
The Supreme Court held that the nasotracheal intubation procedure performed was a medically justified alternative and not negligent, setting aside the compensation awarded for alleged medical negligence.
Urban Improvement Trust, Bikaner v. Gordhan Dass
The Supreme Court held that acquisition notification under the Rajasthan Urban Improvement Trust Act is not void for non-service of notice on non-recorded owners, and a suit for injunction without declaratory relief and without impleading the State is not maintainable.
Assessing Officer Circle (International Taxation) 2(2)(2) New Delhi v. M/S Nestle SA
The Supreme Court held that the MFN clause in notified DTAAs operates automatically to extend tax benefits upon a third country's OECD membership without requiring separate government notification under Section 90.