Supreme Court of India
17,225 judgments
Narsi Creation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to vacate status quo during arbitration, reaffirming non-interference in ongoing arbitration proceedings until an award is passed.
Akhil Gogoi v. The State (National Investigation Agency)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of the discharge order but granted the petitioner bail pending trial, protecting him from arrest despite the remand for fresh charge framing.
Isolators and Isolators v. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside orders debarring a transformer manufacturer and imposing penalty for non-supply, holding that valid show-cause notice and procedural fairness are essential before such administrative actions.
Isolators and Isolators v. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that debarment and penalty orders without specific show-cause notice and ignoring supply deferment communication violated natural justice and quashed such orders against the appellant.
Gaddipati Divija & Anr. v. Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the purchaser's readiness and willingness to perform was established while the vendor and heirs failed to perform essential obligations.
Gaddipati Divija & Anr. v. Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the purchaser was always ready and willing to perform her part while the vendor failed to demarcate the property, a condition precedent to payment.
Ritika Awasty v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court modified property attachment orders in a criminal case to exclude properties owned by unconnected relatives and bona fide purchasers, protecting their rights while allowing ongoing investigations to continue.
Shaifuddin v. Kanhaiya Lal
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for executing a compromise decree begins when the decree becomes enforceable upon dispossession, not from the date of the decree itself, and dismissed the appeal as time-barred execution was not established.
Shaifuddin v. Kanhaiya Lal
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for executing a compromise decree begins when the decree becomes enforceable upon dispossession, not from the date of the compromise, and dismissed the appeal as time-barred execution was not established.
State of Gujarat v. M/s Saw Pipes Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that penalty and interest under Sections 45(6) and 47(4A) of the Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969 are statutory and mandatory, requiring no mens rea or discretion, and restored their levy against the assessee.
State of Gujarat v. M/s Saw Pipes Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that penalty and interest under Sections 45(6) and 47(4A) of the Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969 are statutory and mandatory, requiring no mens rea, and restored their levy despite the assessee's bonafide belief and payment of tax.
South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Naveen Mathew Philip
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions challenging SARFAESI Act actions are generally not maintainable when an effective statutory remedy before the Debt Recovery Tribunal exists, emphasizing restraint in High Court interference in commercial recovery matters.
South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Naveen Mathew Philip
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 challenging actions under the SARFAESI Act by private financial institutions are generally not maintainable when an effective statutory remedy exists, emphasizing the need to exhaust such remedies before seeking extraordinary judicial intervention.
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court clarified that MMRCL must seek prior permission before felling trees beyond 84 as permitted, but allowed implementation of the Tree Authority's order for 177 trees subject to strict afforestation and monitoring conditions.
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court clarified that MMRCL must obtain prior Court approval before felling trees beyond the permitted number, but allowed implementation of the Tree Authority's order subject to conditions to balance environmental and developmental interests.
SRI MAHAVIR AGENCY & ANR. v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a vendor selling sealed packaged food with a valid written warranty from the manufacturer is entitled to protection under Section 19(2) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 and set aside his conviction for selling adulterated food.
SRI MAHAVIR AGENCY & ANR. v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a vendor who sells adulterated food purchased with a valid written warranty from the manufacturer is entitled to statutory defense under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, and set aside the conviction.
Virendrasing v. The Additional Commissioner & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of a Zilla Parishad member for having an indirect financial interest in a contract ordered by the Zilla Parishad, emphasizing broad interpretation of disqualification provisions and adherence to procedural fairness.
Virendrasing v. The Additional Commissioner & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of a Zilla Parishad member for having an indirect financial interest in a contract ordered by the Zilla Parishad awarded to his son, emphasizing broad interpretation of disqualification provisions to ensure probity in local governance.
Siju Kurian v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of acquittal and conviction of the appellant for murder based on admissible confession, last seen theory, and recovery of stolen articles forming a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.