Supreme Court of India
17,225 judgments
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Aryan Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction in quashing criminal proceedings at the discharge stage under Section 482 Cr.P.C., directing the accused to face trial and emphasizing that proof of charges and malicious prosecution are to be decided only at trial conclusion.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Aryan Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction in quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by conducting a mini trial and set aside the quashing order, directing the accused to face trial.
Qamar Ghani Usmani v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that an accused is not entitled to statutory bail if the investigation period is validly extended and the accused fails to timely challenge such extension despite being informed.
Sumitra Bai v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant’s conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-I IPC due to lack of proof of intention and presence of mental illness.
Sumitra Bai v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, recognizing lack of intention to cause death and mental illness considerations.
Authorised Officer State Bank of India v. C. Natarajan
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful forfeiture of deposit by the Bank under SARFAESI Act auction rules, setting aside the High Court's refund order based on unjust enrichment.
Authorised Officer State Bank of India v. C. Natarajan
The Supreme Court upheld the Authorized Officer's statutory forfeiture of deposit in a SARFAESI Act auction sale, rejecting the High Court's order for refund and clarifying the limited scope of judicial interference in such forfeiture orders.
Saraf Exports v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that profits from DEPB and Duty Drawback Schemes do not qualify as profits 'derived from' an industrial undertaking and thus are not eligible for deduction under Section 80-IB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Saraf Exports v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that profits from DEPB and Duty Drawback schemes do not qualify as profits "derived from" an industrial undertaking under Section 80-IB and thus are not eligible for deduction, dismissing the assessee's appeal.
M/s Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd. v. Commissioner Commercial Taxes
The Supreme Court held that Dettol Antiseptic Liquid is classifiable as a medicament under the Kerala VAT Act attracting 4% VAT, while upholding higher tax classifications for mosquito repellants and cleaning products.
R. Hemalatha v. Kasthuri
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered Agreement to Sell compulsorily registrable under Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 2012, is admissible in evidence in a suit for specific performance under the proviso to Section 49 of the Registration Act.
R. Hemalatha v. Kasthuri
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered Agreement to Sell, though compulsorily registrable under the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 2012, is admissible in evidence in a suit for specific performance under the proviso to Section 49 of the Registration Act.
Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane Niyamita v. Walchandnagar Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory maximum limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act cannot be extended by Section 4 of the Limitation Act or Section 10 of the General Clauses Act when it expires during court vacation, dismissing the appeal for condonation of delay beyond 120 days.
Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane Niyamita v. Walchandnagar Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory maximum limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act is mandatory and cannot be extended by Section 4 of the Limitation Act or Section 10 of the General Clauses Act when the last day falls during court vacation.
NTPC LTD v. M/S SPML INFRA LTD
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in appointing an arbitral tribunal under Section 11(6) as the Settlement Agreement was valid and allegations of coercion were not prima facie credible, thus no subsisting arbitrable dispute existed.
International Pvt. Ltd v. The Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that penalty under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act is not leviable for belated remittance of TDS after deduction, limiting penalty to failure to deduct tax at source.
The State of Bihar v. Jawahar Lal Ram
The Supreme Court directed absorption of employees with continuity of service under Article 142, setting aside the High Court's order reversing their termination despite procedural irregularities in the regularization scheme.
Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Supreme Court held that companies incorporated in Sikkim were residents of India due to control and management being in Delhi, validating reassessment and service of notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for assessment years prior to the Act's extension to Sikkim.
Mansarovar Commercial Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld that companies incorporated in Sikkim were residents of India due to control and management in Delhi, validating reassessment notices and tax liability under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for pre-extension years.
Rajalakshmi v. The Special Tahsildar (LA) Koyilandy & Another
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired for an IT Park, holding that negotiated price is relevant but not binding and awarding a 60% rise over the negotiated price as just compensation.