Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Nagarathinam v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of a petitioner who poisoned his children but ordered his immediate premature release after nearly 20 years, finding the State’s rejection unjustified.
Nagarathinam v. State through the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction but allowed the appellant's premature release, rejecting the State's denial as unjustified given her mental state and long incarceration.
Government of Tamil Nadu & Others v. R. Thamraiselevam
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of Tamil Nadu Government Orders constituting Anti Land Grabbing Special Cells due to absence of statutory definitions and guidelines, emphasizing the need for clear legislation to prevent arbitrary police action.
Tamil Nadu Government v. R. Thamaraiselvam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of Tamil Nadu government orders establishing special anti-land grabbing units and courts due to absence of statutory definitions and guidelines, emphasizing the need for clear legislation to regulate such offences.
Government of Tamil Nadu v. R. Thamraiselevam
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of Tamil Nadu Government Orders constituting Anti Land Grabbing Special Cells due to absence of statutory definitions and guidelines, emphasizing the need for clear legislation to prevent arbitrary police powers.
Delhi Development Authority v. Narendra Kumar Jain
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.
Damodhar Narayan Sawale v. Shri Tejrao Bajirao Mhaske & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a duly registered sale deed carries a presumption of valid ownership transfer which cannot be negated without clear evidence, and that civil courts lack jurisdiction to decide issues under the Fragmentation Act without referring to the competent authority, thereby restoring possession decree in favor of the plaintiff.
Damodar Narayan Sawale v. Tejrao Bajirao Mhask
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered sale deed transferring agricultural land, rejecting the High Court's voidance under the Maharashtra Land Fragmentation Act, and restored the plaintiff's ownership and possession rights.
Damodhar Narayan Sawale v. Shri Tejrao Bajirao Mhaske & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a duly registered sale deed carries a presumption of valid ownership transfer and civil courts have jurisdiction to decide possession suits unless barred by statute, setting aside the High Court's voidance of the sale deed under the Fragmentation Act.
327551d7577b3fff6b5f0f4e80430c4dc40e80325a96246dd2105770088399f2
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 420 IPC, holding that mere commercial disputes without prima facie criminal intent do not warrant prosecution.
Kunti and Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings arising from an alleged breach of an agreement to sell land, holding that mere breach of contract without dishonest intention does not constitute a criminal offence.
Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Hyderabad v. Ashwani Homeo Pharmacy
The Supreme Court upheld the classification of 'Aswini Homeo Arnica Hair Oil' as a medicament under Chapter 30, rejecting reclassification as a cosmetic despite tariff amendments.
The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr. v. Varla Ramaiah
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal against the High Court's interim stay on investigation orders, holding that the executive has power to investigate alleged corruption by previous Governments and directed the High Court to decide the writ petitions on merits after impleading the Union of India.
The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr. v. Varla Ramaiah
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal against the High Court's interim stay on investigation orders, directing expeditious disposal of writ petitions and impleadment of the Union of India as a necessary party.
BALWANT SINGH v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the executive's discretion to defer the petitioner's Mercy Petition on national security grounds and dismissed the plea for commutation of death sentence despite alleged delay.
Union of India v. Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP
The Supreme Court held that resignation of auditors does not bar proceedings under Section 140(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for fraudulent conduct, upheld the validity of SFIO investigation and directions, and restored prosecution and removal proceedings against auditors.
M.K. Rajagopalan v. Dr. Periasamy Palani Gounder
The Supreme Court upheld the approval of a resolution plan under the IBC, emphasizing compliance with valuation norms, procedural fairness, and limited judicial interference in the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors.
Peethambaran v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that further investigation can only be ordered by a magistrate or higher court, quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellant for lack of evidence under Section 420 IPC, and invalidated the second final report ordered by the District Police Chief.
f09950ce5b00c11c95963deebf5b85ca7ccb0d5771f819af46fde341ac1cb576
The Supreme Court held that works contract services are taxable under service tax laws from 01.06.2007 with valuation excluding input taxes as per Rule 2A, upheld the optional composition scheme, and remanded the matter for re-computation of demands accordingly.
5a814102f3df12b948ec13ee1628ab727e9afcff4a87c1da3a0d7f04bdfb89a9
The Supreme Court clarified the valuation and CENVAT credit entitlement for composite services under the Finance Act, 1994, holding that service tax is payable on the entire value and CENVAT credit is admissible on inputs, while the Composition Scheme remains optional.