Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Soori @ T.V. Suresh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court granted probation to a non-habitual offender convicted under Section 80 of the Karnataka Police Act, emphasizing reform potential and absence of subsequent offences.
Soori @ T.V. Suresh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court granted probation under Section 360 CrPC to a non-habitual offender convicted for gambling under the Karnataka Police Act, modifying his sentence to release on bond with sureties.
Union of India v. A. B. P. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the government's power under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act to amend customs duty exemption notifications in public interest, setting aside the High Court's order invalidating such amendment.
Union of India v. A. B. P. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the government's power to amend and withdraw customs duty exemption notifications under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act, holding that such power must be exercised in public interest and is subject to limited judicial review.
Magic Eye Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Green Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the referral court must conclusively decide the existence and validity of an arbitration agreement at the pre-referral stage under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act and cannot leave this issue to the arbitral tribunal.
Aureliano Fernandis v. Goa State and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a university professor for sexual harassment, affirming that the disciplinary inquiry complied with natural justice and statutory rules under Article 311 and CCS (CCA) Rules.
Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a university employee for sexual harassment, holding that the Complaints Committee's report is a valid inquiry under CCS (CCA) Rules and procedural fairness was adequately observed.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders under the PML Act, emphasizing strict application of Section 45 and ongoing Enforcement Directorate investigation in money laundering cases.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Aditya Tripathi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail orders under the PML Act, emphasizing the strict bail conditions under Section 45 and the ongoing nature of the Enforcement Directorate's investigation.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a miscellaneous application seeking clarification on reassessment limitation under Section 150(2) of the Income Tax Act, directing the Revenue to file a review petition instead.
Dr. V. R. Sanalkumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal without inquiry of an ISRO scientist under Article 311(2) proviso (2)(c) and Rule 16(iii) CCS Rules on state security grounds, affirming limited judicial review over executive satisfaction.
Dr. V.R. Sanal Kumar v. Union Of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a scientist from ISRO without inquiry under Rule 16(iii) of CCA Rules, affirming limited judicial review of satisfaction recorded in the interest of State security under Article 311(2) second proviso.
Ravikumar Dhansukhlal Maheta v. High Court of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that promotion to District Judge cadre must follow the principle of merit-cum-seniority as mandated by Rules and struck down the High Court’s method of seniority-cum-merit, staying promotions of candidates not in the top merit list pending final hearing.
Ravikumar Dhansukhlal Maheta & Anr. v. High Court of Gujarat and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that promotion to District Judge under the 65% quota must strictly follow merit-cum-seniority as per Rules and quashed the Select List and appointments that applied seniority-cum-merit instead.
K.B. Tea Product Pvt. Ltd. v. Commercial Tax Officer, Siliguri
The Supreme Court held that the amendment excluding "blending of tea" from the definition of "manufacture" validly withdrew tax exemption benefits, rejecting the appellants' claim based on legitimate expectation and vested rights.
K.B. Tea Product Pvt. Ltd. v. Commercial Tax Officer, Siliguri
The Supreme Court held that amendment excluding "blending of tea" from the definition of "manufacture" validly withdrew sales tax exemption, rejecting appellants' claim of vested right and legitimate expectation absent overriding public interest.
Indira Jaising v. Supreme Court of India through Secretary General
The Supreme Court refined the guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates to ensure a transparent, merit-based process with limited use of secret ballot voting and enhanced assessment criteria.
Indira Jaising v. Supreme Court of India through Secretary General
The Supreme Court refined the process for designation of Senior Advocates to ensure greater transparency, objectivity, and fairness by modifying assessment criteria and limiting secret ballot voting to exceptional cases.
Magic Eye Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Green Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the referral court must conclusively decide the existence and validity of an arbitration agreement under Section 11(6A) before referring disputes to arbitration, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
Raj Kumar @ Suman v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction for murder due to the Trial Court's failure to put the sole incriminating circumstance to him under Section 313 CrPC, causing prejudice and vitiating the trial.