Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
AVITEL POST STUDIOZ LIMITED v. HSBC PI HOLDINGS (MAURITIUS) LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that mere allegations of fraud do not render disputes non-arbitrable and upheld interim relief in support of foreign arbitration proceedings governed by Singapore law.
AVITEL POST STUDIOZ LIMITED v. HSBC PI HOLDINGS (MAURITIUS) LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that mere allegations of fraud do not render disputes non-arbitrable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming the enforceability of a foreign arbitral award and interim relief granted to HSBC.
The Commissioner of Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax, Calicut v. M/s. Cera Boards and Doors, Kannur
The Supreme Court clarified the correct method of valuation under Section 4 of the Central Excise Act, holding that differential duty demands must be transaction-wise and evidence-based, and remanded the cases for re-quantification accordingly.
The Commissioner of Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax, Calicut v. M/s. Cera Boards and Doors, Kannur
The Supreme Court clarified the correct method of valuation under Section 4 of the Central Excise Act before and after 01.07.2000, holding that differential duty demands must be based on transaction-wise evidence and not generalized across all transactions.
DECCAN PAPER MILLS CO. LTD. v. REGENCY MAHAVIR PROPERTIES
The Supreme Court upheld the referral of a fraud-related dispute over development rights to arbitration, holding that serious fraud allegations do not oust arbitrability unless the arbitration agreement itself is non-existent, and that cancellation suits under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act are arbitrable.
Deccan Paper Mills Co. Ltd. v. Regency Mahavir Properties & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that allegations of fraud do not render disputes non-arbitrable unless the arbitration agreement itself is alleged never to have been executed, and that suits for cancellation of contracts under the Specific Relief Act are arbitrable actions in personam.
Rhea Chakraborty v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that investigation cannot be transferred under Section 406 CrPC, upheld Patna Police's jurisdiction to register FIR, and directed the CBI to conduct a unified investigation to ensure impartiality.
Rhea Chakraborty v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Patna Police lawfully registered the FIR and investigation, Section 174 CrPC proceedings are not investigations, and directed continuation of the CBI investigation with power to investigate any future FIR on the matter to ensure complete justice.
Ghanshyam Upadhyay v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the State-constituted Commission of Inquiry on grounds of bias based solely on unverified newspaper reports, affirming the high threshold for proving bias and the limited role of such Commissions.
Ghanshyam Upadhyay v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of a Commission of Inquiry based on unverified newspaper reports, holding that such allegations of bias require cogent evidence and that the Commission's findings are investigatory and non-binding.
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the existing National Disaster Management Plan and relief guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 adequately cover COVID-19, and rejected the petitioner's demand for a separate plan and fund consolidation.
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the existing National Disaster Management Plan and guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 adequately cover COVID-19, and the Union is not required to prepare a separate plan or transfer PM CARES Fund monies to the National Disaster Response Fund.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Monitoring Committee lacks authority to seal residential premises on private land not used for commercial purposes, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedures under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
Babulal Vardharji Gurjar v. Veer Gurjar Aluminium Industries Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code filed beyond three years from the date of default without valid acknowledgment is barred by limitation, overruling NCLAT's contrary view.
Babulal Vardharji Gurjar v. Veer Gurjar Aluminium Industries Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is not barred by limitation if the corporate debtor has continuously acknowledged the debt or the claim is secured by mortgage, thereby extending the limitation period beyond the date of default.
Union of India v. M/s. K.C. Sharma & Co.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a lease-based compensation decree under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that fraud must be pleaded and proved with particulars to set aside a final decree.
Union of India v. M/s. K.C. Sharma & Co.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a suit alleging fraud in a prior compensation decree under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that fraud must be pleaded and proved with particulars and that possession under an unregistered lease is protected under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.
Prashant Bhushan v. Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court affirmed its inherent constitutional power to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings without Attorney General's consent and held that tweets scandalizing the Court's authority constitute criminal contempt, while intermediaries enjoy safe harbour protection.
Preet Pal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order granted post-conviction for dowry death under Section 304B IPC, emphasizing the need for recorded reasons and strong grounds for suspension of sentence under Section 389 CrPC.
M. Radha Hari Seshu v. The State of Telangana
The Supreme Court allowed bail and suspended sentence of a convicted appellant under Sections 304B and 498A IPC pending appeal, emphasizing discretion in granting relief during prolonged incarceration.