Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Dinesh Kumar v. The State of Haryana
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.
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.
Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri
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.
Kailash Vijayvargiya v. Rajlakshmi Chaudhuri
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.
M/S VISTRA ITCL (INDIA) LTD & ORS. v. MR. DINKAR VENKATASUBRAMANIAN & ANR.
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.
M/S TRIMURTHI FRAGRANCES (P) LTD. v. GOVT.OF N.C.T OF DELHI
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.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Glowshine Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
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.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Glowshine Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
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.
Official Liquidator v. Ujjain Nagar Palika Nigam
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.
Yamal Manojbhai v. Union of India
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.