Supreme Court of India
17,225 judgments
RITU CHHABARIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that filing incomplete chargesheets to deny default bail violates the accused's fundamental right to liberty under Article 21, mandating release if investigation is not completed within statutory time.
Ravinder Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed minimum terms exceeding 14 years in life imprisonment sentences and directed a 20-year minimum term for the appellant convicted of raping his minor daughter.
Ravinder Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed-term life sentences exceeding 14 years without remission, and accordingly modified the appellant's sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term for the rape of his minor daughter.
Kusum Lata Sharma v. Arvind Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its limited revision jurisdiction by disturbing eviction orders based on bona fide requirement, restoring the Rent Controller's orders and affirming a broad construction of 'family' under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Harbhajan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle without proof of knowledge or consent cannot sustain conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act and set aside the appellant's conviction.
Harbhajan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle without proof of knowledge or consent cannot sustain conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act and set aside the appellant's conviction.
N.N. Global Mercantile Private Limited v. Indo Unique Flame Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-payment of stamp duty on a commercial contract does not invalidate the arbitration agreement contained therein, which is a distinct and enforceable agreement, and referred the issue to a Constitution Bench for authoritative resolution.
Shanti Bhushan thr. Lr. & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
Stamp duty on sale of property must be calculated on the market value as on the date of sale deed execution, allowing deductions for tenancy encumbrances, with valuation to be evidence-based and penalty waived if prior adjudication sought.
Yogesh Navinchandra Ravani v. Nanjibhai Sagrambhai Chaudhary
The Supreme Court held that a cancelled Power of Attorney holder cannot restore a withdrawn appeal and quashed the High Court's restoration order and strictures against the advocate.
Amresh Kumar Sinha v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that higher educational qualifications prescribed for promotion are not required for grant of ACP benefits, which are purely financial upgradations to avoid stagnation.
Shanti Bhushan thr. Lr. & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
Stamp duty on sale deeds must be calculated on the market value of the property on the date of execution, considering tenancy encumbrances, with the matter remanded for fresh valuation and adjudication.
Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia
The Supreme Court held that loss on confiscation of smuggled goods is not allowable as business loss under the Income Tax Act, distinguishing the Piara Singh precedent and upholding tax additions under Section 69A.
Commissioner of Income Tax Jaipur v. Prakash Chand Lunia
The Supreme Court held that loss on confiscation of goods due to illegal acts in a legitimate business is not allowable as business loss under the Income Tax Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision relying on Piara Singh.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, the Assessing Officer cannot reopen completed assessments in absence of incriminating material found during search, limiting the scope of assessment to such material and abated pending assessments.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell P. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, assessments reopening completed assessments require incriminating material found during search; absent such material, no additions can be made.
Suneetha Narreddy v. Y S Avinash Reddy
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order granting anticipatory bail and restricting investigation procedures in a murder conspiracy case, emphasizing that such directions unduly hamper investigation and extended the investigation deadline.
Rockline Construction Company v. Doha Bank QSC & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal to decide the rate of interest and mesne profits on a refunded auction sale amount expeditiously, rejecting limitation objections and refusing to interfere with prior orders.
Rockline Construction Company v. Doha Bank QSC & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal to expeditiously decide the pending appeal on the rate of interest and mesne profits payable on the refund of a set-aside auction sale amount, holding that limitation shall not bar the appeal.
Jitendra Kumar Rode v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a corruption conviction upheld without trial court records, holding that appellate courts must peruse complete records to ensure fair trial rights under Article 21.
Jitendra Kumar Rode v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a corruption conviction upheld without trial court records, holding that appellate courts must peruse complete records under Section 385 CrPC to protect the accused's fundamental rights under Article 21.