Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
HT MEDIA LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER DELHI SOUTH GOODS AND SERVICE TAX
The Supreme Court held that fees paid to booking agents for securing speakers do not constitute taxable 'event management service' under the Finance Act, setting aside the Service Tax demand.
MD. FIROZ MANSURI v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Bihar Pharmacists Cadre Rules prescribing Diploma in Pharmacy as essential qualification for Pharmacist posts, rejecting claims that Bachelor or Master degrees alone confer eligibility under the Pharmacy Act and Regulations.
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Reserved category candidates who qualify on merit in unreserved category must be treated as general candidates without 'migration', and reservation rosters apply post-selection for cadre monitoring.
Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court clarified that for offences punishable up to seven years under BNSS, 2023, issuance of notice before arrest is mandatory and arrest is a discretionary exception requiring recorded reasons and strict procedural safeguards.
Elegna Co-op. Housing and Commercial Society Ltd. v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
The Supreme Court upheld mandatory admission of CIRP upon proof of financial debt and default, dismissed intervention by a maintenance society lacking locus standi, and emphasized that IBC is a resolution, not mere recovery, mechanism.
VAYYAETI SRINIVASARAO v. GAINEEDI JAGAJYOTHI
The Supreme Court held that possession held by a tenant prior to and after an agreement to sell, without surrender of tenancy, does not amount to delivery of possession under the agreement, and thus the agreement is not a conveyance attracting stamp duty under the Andhra Pradesh Stamp Act.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer v. Yati Jain & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directions to appoint candidates from reserve lists against vacancies caused by non-joining, affirming the Public Service Commission's locus standi to appeal and clarifying the operation and validity of waiting lists in recruitment.
Peoples Union for Civil Liberties v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court directed States to adopt a uniform police media briefing policy based on an Amicus Curiae-prepared Manual within three months, emphasizing transparency and accountability in police communications.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Chaman Lal
The Supreme Court restored the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on a credible dying declaration, setting aside the High Court's acquittal which was founded on erroneous appreciation of evidence.
THE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULINGS (INCOME TAX) AND OTHERS v. TIGER GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL II HOLDINGS
The Supreme Court held that valid tax residency certificates conclusively establish treaty benefits under the India-Mauritius DTAA, protecting capital gains from indirect transfers acquired before 2017, and domestic anti-abuse rules cannot override such treaty protections.
Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma
The Supreme Court held that a widowed daughter-in-law, regardless of when she became a widow, is a dependant entitled to claim maintenance from the estate of her deceased father-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018, emphasizing the need for independent oversight in prior approval mechanisms to balance protection of honest public servants with the rule of law.
State of Haryana v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that only the Central Government has the power to prescribe qualifications for Drug Inspectors under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and State Governments cannot impose additional qualifications under Article 309 or State laws.
DINESH BIWAJI ASHTIKAR v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional mandate and statutory obligation under Section 12 of the RTE Act to admit 25% disadvantaged children in neighbourhood schools, directing enforceable rules for effective implementation and judicial oversight.
Dr. Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed charges under the SCST Act against the accused due to lack of prima facie evidence of caste-based knowledge or intent and remitted the matter for trial on other charges.
Alka Shrirang Chavan & Anr v. Hemchandra Rajaram Bhonsale & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the executability of a specific performance decree and held that subsequent purchasers pendente lite cannot claim independent title or obstruct execution under the doctrine of lis pendens.
Kishorilal v. Gopal
The Supreme Court held that an appeal in a suit for specific performance does not abate on non-substitution of one legal heir if the deceased vendor's interest is sufficiently represented by other heirs or purchasers, and set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appeal as abated.
State of U.P. v. Dinesh Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of a government appointment due to deliberate non-disclosure of pending criminal cases despite clear disclaimers, emphasizing integrity and public trust in recruitment.
ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLAT BUYERS ASSOCIATION v. M/S ANSAL CROWN INFRABUILD PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that execution of consumer protection orders must be confined to the judgment debtor company and cannot be extended to its directors/promoters absent adjudicated liability, despite the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Pogadadabnda Revathi & Anr. v. The State of Telangana
The Supreme Court held that police custody cannot be granted to accused persons already on bail without first cancelling the bail order, setting aside orders granting police custody months after bail was granted.