Supreme Court of India
16,876 judgments
Sri Pubi Lombi v. State of Arunachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that judicial interference in government transfer orders is limited to cases of malafide or statutory violation and that transfers based on MLA recommendations do not per se vitiate such orders.
JOSEPH v. THE STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that a life convict who has served over 26 years and earned remission is entitled to premature release, and the State’s blanket policy excluding convicts involved in murder of women from remission is arbitrary and unsustainable.
First Global Stockbroking Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Anil Rishiraj & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that offences under the repealed FERA continue to be governed by FERA provisions within the two-year sunset period under FEMA, validating complaints filed by authorised Enforcement Officers during this period.
Batliboi Environmental Engineers Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s setting aside of an arbitral award for lack of reasoned analysis and irrational computation of damages, affirming the scope of judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Suresh Lataruji Ramteke v. Sumanbai Pandurang Petkar
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reversing concurrent findings of fact without proper hearing and perusal of trial records under Section 100 CPC, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
CELIR LLP v. BAFNA MOTORS (MUMBAI) PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the mortgagor's right of redemption under Section 60 of the Transfer of Property Act survives until registration of the sale certificate under the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the auction purchaser's appeal and upholding the High Court's order permitting redemption after auction finality.
Rajesh & Anr. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted three accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and procedural lapses in police investigation, setting aside death sentences and other convictions.
Sunil v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC but set aside murder convictions under Section 302 IPC due to lack of common intention, and held non-compliance with Section 313 CrPC does not vitiate trial absent prejudice.
Sudesh Kumar Goyal v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the non-appointment of the 14th candidate in judicial service recruitment, ruling no indefeasible right arises from selection and that vacancies must be filled bona fide without arbitrariness.
MEENA PRADHAN v. KAMLA PRADHAN
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will executed in compliance with statutory formalities, dismissing challenges based on alleged forgery, mental incapacity, and bigamy.
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of municipal terminal tax levies in Scheduled Areas in the absence of any exemption notification by the Governor under the Fifth Schedule.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Bhupendra Yadav
The Supreme Court upheld the State's discretion to reject a police constable candidate despite his acquittal in a criminal case, emphasizing that truthful disclosure does not guarantee appointment when offences involve moral turpitude and acquittal is not clean.
Sita Soren v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration by a larger Bench the scope of immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protecting legislators from criminal prosecution for bribery related to their votes or speeches.
Appaiya v. Andimuthu@ Thangapandi
The Supreme Court held that certified copies of registered sale deeds are admissible evidence to prove title and restored the trial and first appellate courts' decree granting the appellant title and possession over the entire suit property.
Samir Kumar Majumder v. The Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a substitute teacher who attains temporary status after three months continuous service is entitled to continuity of service upon absorption through screening, but denied the appellant's claim for absorption as Assistant Teacher due to constructive res judicata.
BTL EPC Ltd v. Macawber Beekay Pvt Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the appellant's bid and Letter of Intent, ruling that the consortium agreement with a foreign entity did not constitute a bidding consortium requiring registration under the Public Procurement Order, and emphasized judicial restraint in tender disputes.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-10 v. M/S Krishak Bharti Cooperative Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that dividend income exempt under Omani tax laws as a development incentive is entitled to tax credit in India under the India-Oman DTAA, affirming the assessee's permanent establishment status and dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited v. Yashwantrao Mohite Krushna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's interim stay of a decree granting permanent injunctions for copyright infringement and passing off, emphasizing the defense of acquiescence and the need for proper proof of goodwill at the final hearing.
Buddhadeb Saha & Ors. v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for dowry death under Section 304B IPC despite negative viscera reports, emphasizing the mandatory presumption under Section 113B of the Evidence Act and reliance on circumstantial evidence.
B.C. Nagaraj & Anr. v. The State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State Government must grant retrospective UGC pay scale benefits to appellants as it had accepted and implemented similar benefits for similarly placed employees without challenge.