Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Supreme Court Bar Association v. Ministry of Urban Development
The Supreme Court held that allocation and use of land allotted to it for lawyers’ chambers is an administrative matter not amenable to judicial intervention under Article 32 and dismissed the writ petitions accordingly.
Avtar Singh v. Punjab State
The Supreme Court quashed convictions under the Essential Commodities Act for illegal LPG possession due to unauthorized seizure by a police Sub-Inspector lacking statutory authority under the Petroleum Gas Order, 1988.
Avtar Singh v. Punjab State
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction under the Essential Commodities Act as the police Sub-Inspector lacked statutory authority to conduct search and seizure under the relevant provisions.
Jagtar Singh v. Punjab State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a corruption case, holding that both demand and acceptance of illegal gratification must be proved beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Jagtar Singh v. State of Punjab
Conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act cannot be sustained without proof of both demand and acceptance of illegal gratification, and mere recovery of marked currency notes is insufficient.
Jagtar Singh v. Punjab State
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a corruption case, holding that both demand and acceptance of illegal gratification must be proved beyond reasonable doubt for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Jagtar Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of proof of demand of illegal gratification, holding that recovery alone is insufficient to sustain conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Munshi v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of appellant Munshi Singh in a dowry death case due to lack of specific evidence of cruelty or harassment soon before the death, holding that general allegations are insufficient to invoke statutory presumption under Section 113B of the Evidence Act.
Munshi v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of appellant Munshi Singh in a dowry death case due to lack of specific evidence of cruelty or harassment required to invoke presumption under Section 113B of the Evidence Act.
Bilag Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Daman
The Supreme Court held that sales between companies without mutual control or influence do not qualify as transactions between 'related persons' under Section 4(4)(c) of the Central Excise Valuation Rules, thereby disallowing additional duty demands based on such classification.
M/S BILAG INDUSTRIES P. LTD. & ANR. v. COMMR. OF CEN. EXC. DAMAN & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that mutual interest in each other's business is essential to classify parties as related persons under Section 4(4)(c) of the Central Excise Act, and set aside the differential duty demand on BIL for sales to its subsidiary Aventis CropScience (India) Ltd.
Messrs Bilag Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Daman
The Supreme Court held that sales between Bilag Industries Limited and Aventis Cropsciences (India) Ltd. were not between 'related persons' under Section 4(4)(c) of the Central Excise Act, 1944, as there was no mutual interest in each other's business, and set aside the excise duty valuation order.
M/S BILAG INDUSTRIES P. LTD. & ANR. v. COMMR. OF CEN. EXC. DAMAN & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that mutual interest in each other's business is essential to treat parties as 'related persons' under Section 4(4)(c) of the Central Excise Act, and set aside the revenue's valuation based on related party transaction in favor of BIL.
S. Ravindar Bhatt v. Dashpaskar Datay
The court upheld the National Green Tribunal's directions mandating strict compliance by local authorities in maintaining prescribed maximum water levels and preventing unauthorized encroachments in the Tibhalbhav water reservoir, emphasizing judicial oversight in environmental governance.
Shramjeevi Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. v. Dinesh Joshi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the NGT erred in prohibiting construction based on draft maps ignoring prior final decrees and sanctioned development plans, directing fresh demarcation and adherence to natural justice.
M/S. PLATINUM THEATRE AND OTHERS v. COMPETENT AUTHORITY SMUGGLERS & FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANIPULATORS
The Supreme Court upheld the forfeiture of property under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act, 1976, holding that failure to prove legitimate source of acquisition justifies forfeiture without option to pay fine.
Central Goods and Services Tax Commissioner, Kanpur v. A. R. Polilams Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that exemption under Rule 4(A) of the Central Excise Rules is available only for goods sold to ultimate consumers with legally mandated MRP stickers, excluding sales to intermediaries like defense institutions.
Central Goods and Services Tax Commissioner, Kanpur v. A. R. Polymers Private Limited
The court held that goods sold to defense and paramilitary institutions are not eligible for excise duty exemption under Rule 4(A) without valid MRP labeling mandated by legal metrology rules, allowing the appeal and restoring the duty demand.
Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax, Kanpur v. M/S. A.R. Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that bulk sales of footwear to defense and paramilitary forces do not qualify for MRP-based excise duty benefits under Section 4(A) of the Central Excise Act as such sales are not retail sales to final consumers.
Nagaraj Reddy v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges, holding that conviction cannot rest solely on the uncorroborated testimony of an interested witness.