Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Kamukayi & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the deceased was a bona fide passenger who died due to an untoward railway incident, entitling the appellants to compensation under the Railways Act, setting aside lower courts' dismissals.
Anil Minda and Others v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that the two-year limitation period for block assessments under Section 158BE of the Income Tax Act begins from the date of the last Panchnama drawn, not the date of the last search authorization.
Anil Minda and Others v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that the two-year limitation period for block assessments under Section 158BE of the Income Tax Act starts from the date of the last Panchnama drawn, not the last search authorization.
State of Tripura v. Chandan Deb
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 3A(2) of the Tripura Sales Tax Rules, 1976 as a valid machinery provision for tax deduction at source on transfer of right to use goods, reversing the High Court's declaration of ultra vires.
The State of Tripura v. Chandan Deb
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 3A(2) of the Tripura Sales Tax Rules, 1976 as a valid machinery provision for tax deduction at source, reversing the High Court's declaration of ultra vires and affirming tax liability on transfer of right to use goods under the Tripura Sales Tax Act, 1976.
Anil Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that parole periods granted under lawful authority do not count towards the total sentence period, dismissing the convict's petition challenging this exclusion.
Anil Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that the period of temporary or emergency parole granted under statutory provisions does not count towards the total sentence period of a convict, dismissing the petition challenging this principle.
Mah. Adiwasi Thakur Jamat v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the affinity test is not mandatory for every caste claim verification under Maharashtra law and is only to be conducted when documentary evidence is insufficient, affirming the quasi-judicial role of the Scrutiny Committee and emphasizing the probative value of pre-Constitution documents and valid caste certificates of blood relatives.
Hemantbhai Balvantbhai Patel v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a family forgery dispute under Article 142, directing restitution to restore harmony.
Director General, Doordarshan Prasar Bharti Corporation of India & Anr. v. Magi H Desai
The Supreme Court held that casual/contractual service prior to regularisation does not qualify as temporary service under pension rules and cannot be counted for pension benefits absent explicit provision.
Director General, Doordarshan Prasar Bharti Corporation of India & Anr. v. Magi H Desai
The Supreme Court held that casual/contractual service prior to regularisation does not qualify as temporary service under pension rules and cannot be counted for pension benefits absent any statutory or scheme provision.
The State of Odisha v. Radheshyam Agrawal
The Supreme Court held that penalty cannot be levied while granting extension of time under a contract unless expressly authorized, and set aside the penalty imposed by the State on a delayed contractor.
The State of Odisha v. Radheshyam Agrawal
The Supreme Court held that penalty cannot be levied while granting extension of time to a contractor unless expressly authorized by contract or law, and upheld the High Court's setting aside of such penalty imposed by the State.
MARSH INDIA INSURANCE BROKERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ATKINS SPECIAL RISKS LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld IRDA's dismissal of bribery allegations against an insurance broker, setting aside the appellate tribunal's order for fresh inquiry due to lack of cogent evidence.
Arup Bhuyan v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court holds that mere membership of a banned organization declared unlawful under UAPA is punishable without requiring proof of active participation or incitement, overruling earlier decisions that imposed such a requirement.
Arup Bhuyan v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that mere membership of a banned organization declared unlawful under UAPA is punishable without requiring proof of active participation or intent, rejecting earlier decisions that read down the provision based on American constitutional doctrines.
The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Babulal Lade
The Supreme Court directed the transfer and disbursement of employees’ wages deposited by the bank in liquidation proceedings to the Collector for verified payment to employees/legal heirs, limiting the bank’s liability to wages and salaries only.
The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Babulal Lade
The Supreme Court directed transfer and disbursement of employees' wages from amounts deposited by the bank, limiting the bank's liability to wages and excluding statutory dues, with proper verification and return of any balance to the bank.
Edappadi Palaniswami v. R.S. Bharathi
The Supreme Court dismissed an application seeking clarification of its earlier order, holding that the applicant lacked locus to seek modification in an unrelated matter involving different parties and facts.
Director General (Prisons) v. In Re: Contagion of Covid-19 Virus in Prisons
The Supreme Court directed prisoners released on Emergency Parole or interim bail during the COVID-19 pandemic to surrender within 15 days as the situation has normalized, allowing them to seek bail or suspension of sentence thereafter.