Supreme Court of India

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Rahul Gupta v. State of Rajasthan

04 May 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah · 2023 INSC 497

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's non-speaking bail order in a murder case, directing fresh consideration of bail applications with due regard to investigation material and seriousness of offences.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 302 IPC serious offences non-speaking order

Rahul Gupta v. Rajasthan State

04 May 2023 · M. R. Shah

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder case, directing reconsideration with proper evaluation of evidence and seriousness of charges.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 302 IPC serious offenses charge sheet

Rahul Gupta v. State of Rajasthan

04 May 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Cites 0 · Cited by 3

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s non-speaking bail order in a murder case, directing fresh consideration of bail applications with proper evaluation of investigation material and offence gravity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 302 IPC chargesheet non-speaking order

HEINZ INDIA LIMITED v. THE STATE OF KERALA

04 May 2023 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DIPANKAR DATTA
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that Nycil Prickly Heat Powder is a medicated talcum powder classified as a cosmetic under state sales tax laws, dismissing appeals challenging its classification as a medicine.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant medicated talcum powder sales tax classification Kerala General Sales Tax Act Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act

Atulbhai Vithalbhai Bhanderi v. State of Gujarat

04 May 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld bail denial for one accused involved in organised crime due to prima facie evidence and prior cases, while granting bail to another accused with limited prior involvement, emphasizing judicial discretion and conditions to prevent witness tampering.

criminal appeal_allowed (for accused no.8), appeal_dismissed (for accused no.4) Significant bail organised crime GCTOC Act judicial discretion

Dinesh Kumar v. The State of Haryana

04 May 2023 · Sudhanshu Dhulia; Sanjay Kumar
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a circumstantial evidence case with unexplained forensic anomalies and weak last seen evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 27 Evidence Act Section 106 Evidence Act

Dinesh Kumar v. Haryana State

04 May 2023 · Sudhanshu Dhulia; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that the circumstantial evidence and last seen theory were insufficient to sustain conviction due to gaps in the chain of evidence and failure to properly investigate material facts.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory burden of proof Section 165 Indian Evidence Act

Dinesh Kumar v. The State of Haryana

04 May 2023 · Sudhanshu Dhulia; Sanjay Kumar
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction based on weak circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the prosecution's duty to establish a complete chain of evidence and the trial court's active role in clarifying crucial facts.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 27 Evidence Act Section 165 Evidence Act

Delhi Development Authority v. Narendra Kumar Jain

04 May 2023 · M.R. Shah; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court held that subsequent purchasers have no locus to challenge land acquisition or claim deemed lapse under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition locus standi subsequent purchaser deemed lapse

Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri

04 May 2023 · M. R. Shah; Sanjiv Khanna · Crl.A. No.1581/2021 Etc. 2023 INSC 494

The Supreme Court held that at the Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. stage, the Magistrate cannot verify the truth of allegations and must direct FIR registration if a cognizable offence is prima facie disclosed, dismissing the appeal against the High Court’s order quashing the Magistrate’s dismissal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration Cognizable offence Preliminary inquiry

Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri

04 May 2023 · M.R. Shah; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court held that at the Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. stage, the Magistrate cannot verify the truth of allegations and must direct FIR registration if a cognizable offence is prima facie disclosed, dismissing the appeal against the High Court order directing investigation into rape allegations.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. FIR registration cognizable offence Lalita Kumari judgment

M/S VISTRA ITCL (INDIA) LTD & ORS. v. MR. DINKAR VENKATASUBRAMANIAN & ANR.

04 May 2023 · M. R. Shah; Sanjiv Khanna

The Supreme Court held that a secured creditor holding pledged shares without direct financial debt is not a financial creditor under the IBC but is entitled to rights under Sections 52 and 53, and a resolution plan cannot extinguish such rights.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant secured creditor financial creditor pledge Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

M/S TRIMURTHI FRAGRANCES (P) LTD. v. GOVT.OF N.C.T OF DELHI

04 May 2023 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DIPANKAR DATTA

The Supreme Court upheld state sales tax on pan masala and gutkha, ruling that these products are distinct from tobacco under central excise laws and validly taxable by states despite prior exemptions.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant pan masala gutkha sales tax Central Sales Tax Act, 1956

Commissioner of Income Tax-8 Mumbai v. Gloshine Dabbledsa and Developers Private Limited

04 May 2023 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna · 2023 INSC 492

The Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh consideration to determine whether the disputed transaction is business income or capital gains, emphasizing correct factual analysis and accounting treatment.

tax remanded Significant Income Tax Capital Gains Stock-in-Trade Development Agreement

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Glowshine Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.

04 May 2023 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh consideration on whether the sale of development rights constituted capital asset transfer or stock-in-trade, emphasizing comprehensive factual analysis beyond mere accounting entries.

tax appeal_allowed Significant sale of capital asset stock-in-trade development rights income tax assessment

आयकर आयुक्त- 8 मुंबई v. ग्लोशाइन दबल्डसा अँड डेव्हलपसा प्रायव्हेट दलदमटेड

04 May 2023 · एम. आर. शाह; बी. व्ही. नागरत्ना

Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh adjudication to determine whether the transfer of development rights is capital asset transfer or business stock-in-trade, emphasizing the need for detailed factual analysis.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Capital Asset Business Stock-in-Trade Development Rights

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Glowshine Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.

04 May 2023 · M. R. Shah; B. V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court remanded the tax appeal for fresh consideration on whether the sale of development rights was business income or capital gains, emphasizing the need to examine all relevant factors and accounting treatment.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Income Tax Capital Asset Stock in Trade Development Rights

Official Liquidator v. Ujjain Nagar Palika Nigam

04 May 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court held that the Official Liquidator is liable to pay post-liquidation municipal taxes incurred before confirmation of sale of company assets, absent clear notice transferring such liability to the purchaser.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Official Liquidator post-liquidation liabilities property tax water tax

Yamal Manojbhai v. Union of India

04 May 2023 · Krishna Murari; Sanjay Karol
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court resolved conflicting High Court judgments to hold that accused caught smuggling goods within the customs area are entitled to seek settlement under Section 127B of the Customs Act, and upheld the maintainability of the writ petition under Article 32 to protect fundamental rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 Section 123 Section 127B Settlement Commission

Nagarathinam v. State

04 May 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Ahsanuddin Amanullah

The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC for poisoning two sons and dismissed the appeal against denial of premature release, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and inapplicability of exceptions under Section 300 IPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder poisoning Section 302 IPC culpable homicide