Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Keshawji & Anr. v. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed a vague notice under Sections 238 and 271 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, holding that use of wholesome water for non-domestic purposes is permitted where unfiltered water is unavailable, and notices must be addressed to occupiers, not only owners.
Keshawji & Anr. v. Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that use of wholesome water for non-domestic purposes is permitted where unfiltered water is unavailable, and vague notices under Sections 238 and 271 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act are invalid, quashing the impugned notice against the owner.
Ramesh Chand v. Management of Delhi Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court held that an employee must prove unemployment after dismissal to claim back wages, and awarded partial back wages to the appellant upon reinstatement.
Ramesh Chand v. Management of Delhi Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court held that an employee must prove unemployment after termination to claim back wages upon reinstatement and awarded partial back wages where such proof was partially established.
Santhosh Maize & Industries Limited v. The State of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that maize starch is taxable under the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act, 1959, rejecting exemption claims and upholding the retrospective validity of the Commissioner's clarification circular.
Santhosh Maize & Industries Limited v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that maize starch is taxable under the Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act and not exempt as a millet product, affirming the validity of retrospective tax clarifications issued by the Commissioner.
DHEERAJ SINGH v. GREATER NOIDA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court held that failure of the High Court to consider cross objections in an appeal under the Land Acquisition Act vitiates the judgment and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
Dheeraj Singh v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in not considering cross objections filed by appellants in a land acquisition compensation appeal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA v. A. K. NAIR
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of persons with disabilities to reservation in promotions under the PwD Act, directing RBI to grant promotion benefits to A.K. Nair, while clarifying the constitutional and legislative framework governing such reservations.
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA v. A. K. NAIR
The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities are entitled to reservation benefits in promotions under the PwD Act, 1995 and 2016, directing RBI to grant promotion and benefits to Mr. Nair accordingly.
Shantabai Ananda Jagtap v. Jayram Ganpati Jagtap
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal for compensation under the Employees Compensation Act due to failure to prove employer-employee relationship and inordinate delay in filing the claim.
Shantabai Ananda Jagtap v. Jayram Ganpati Jagtap
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking compensation under the Employees Compensation Act due to failure to prove employer-employee relationship and inordinate delay in filing the claim.
Commissioner, Central Excise and Customs and Another v. M/s Reliance Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that demands for differential excise duty raised beyond the normal limitation period are time barred in absence of fraud or suppression, affirming that a bona fide belief based on binding precedent precludes invocation of extended limitation under Section 11A(1) of the Central Excise Act.
Om Prakash Ahuja v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot refuse renewal or deny claims for a validly renewed health insurance policy on grounds of unrelated non-disclosure, directing reimbursement of medical expenses and restoration of renewal orders.
Om Prakash Ahuja v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot deny renewal and claims for a renewed health insurance policy period when premiums were paid and non-disclosure of unrelated disease was immaterial, restoring consumer forum orders in favor of the insured.
Sarnam Singh v. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the full compensation awarded for 100% loss of earning capacity due to amputation, rejecting the High Court's reduction to 80%.
Sarnam Singh v. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored full compensation for a motor accident victim by holding that loss of earning capacity must reflect the functional disability relative to the injured person's occupation, affirming 100% loss where the injury precludes performing the job.
Ramesh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that imposing a condition to deposit money as a pre-requisite for anticipatory bail in cheating cases is impermissible and remitted the matter for fresh consideration without such onerous conditions.
Supriya Jain v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that sufficient prima facie material existed to proceed to trial for conspiracy and cheating.
Indira Devi v. Veena Gupta
The Supreme Court held that the right of repurchase under a conditional sale deed is assignable unless expressly prohibited, and upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance in favor of the assignee of such right.