Supreme Court of India

16,355 judgments

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The State of Chhattisgarh v. Aman Kumar Singh

01 Mar 2023 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Dipankar Datta

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that courts should not interfere at the investigation stage unless in rare cases, and mala fide allegations must be specifically pleaded and proved.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Prevention of Corruption Act disproportionate assets mala fide prosecution

M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR

01 Mar 2023 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DIPANKAR DATTA

The Supreme Court held that essential parts integral to the functioning of a Cutter Suction Dredger qualify for customs duty exemption, setting aside the CESTAT order and restoring the appellate relief.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Customs Tariff Act, 1975 Cutter Suction Dredger Customs exemption Integral parts

M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR

01 Mar 2023 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DIPANKAR DATTA
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The Supreme Court held that various imported items integral to the functioning of a Cutter Suction Dredger qualify for customs duty exemption, restoring the appellate authority's order and setting aside the tribunal's contrary decision.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Customs Tariff Act Cutter Suction Dredger Customs exemption Integral parts

National Institute of Rural Development v. Shyam Sunder Prasad Sharma

28 Feb 2023 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Abhay S. Oka · 2023 INSC 177

The Supreme Court held that a contract employee regularised under specific rules is entitled only to the new pension scheme benefits and cannot claim old pension benefits retrospectively or change pension scheme options post-regularisation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Regularisation Rules Contract appointment Pension scheme Old pension scheme

National Institute of Rural Development v. Shyam Sunder Prasad Sharma

28 Feb 2023 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Abhay S. Oka
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The Supreme Court held that a contract employee regularised under statutory rules is entitled only to the new pension scheme benefits prospectively and cannot claim retrospective old pension benefits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Regularisation Rules Contract appointment Pension scheme Old pension scheme

Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India

28 Feb 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi · 2023 INSC 178

The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to recall its order that withdrew interim financial reliefs granted to builders other than Amrapali Group, holding such reliefs were not justified for unrelated developers.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Amrapali Group of Companies Noida Greater Noida Authorities Real Estate Homebuyers

Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India

28 Feb 2023 · Ajay Rastogi; Bela M. Trivedi

The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to recall its order that withdrew interim reliefs granted to builders other than Amrapali Group, holding such reliefs were unjustified and confined to the original parties and circumstances.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Amrapali Group of Companies Noida Greater Noida authorities Real Estate Homebuyers

State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another

28 Feb 2023 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
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The Supreme Court held that the Governor must summon the State Assembly on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers and cannot delay this constitutional duty based on personal views or pending legal advice.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Governor Council of Ministers Summoning Legislative Assembly Article 174

State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another

28 Feb 2023 · Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court held that the Governor must summon the State Assembly on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers without delay or personal discretion, affirming the constitutional roles under Articles 167 and 174.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Governor's duty Summoning Legislative Assembly Article 174 Constitution Article 167 Constitution

Indrajit Das v. State of Tripura

28 Feb 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath · 2023 INSC 175

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt in a murder case.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence chain of circumstances motive last seen theory

Indrajit Das v. State of Tripura

28 Feb 2023 · B. R. Gavai; Vikram Nath
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The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence chain of circumstances motive extra-judicial confession

Royden Harold Buthello & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.

28 Feb 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals seeking CBI investigation and quashing of NDPS charges, holding that transfer of investigation is an extraordinary power to be exercised sparingly and disputed factual allegations must be tested during trial.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant CBI investigation transfer of investigation NDPS Act illegal abduction

Royden Harold Buthello v. State of Chhattisgarh

28 Feb 2023 · A. S. Bopanna; Ahsanuddin Amanullah
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking CBI investigation into alleged illegal abduction and framing under NDPS Act, holding that transfer of investigation is an extraordinary power to be exercised sparingly and the ongoing trial must proceed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant CBI investigation transfer of investigation NDPS Act illegal abduction

SHAH NEWAZ KHAN v. STATE OF NAGALAND

28 Feb 2023 · Hrishikesh Roy; Dipankar Datta
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that a common High Court under Article 231 has jurisdiction under section 24 CPC to transfer suits inter-State between courts subordinate to it, and section 25 CPC does not bar such transfers which are otherwise reserved for the Supreme Court between different High Courts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant section 24 CPC section 25 CPC inter-State transfer common High Court

Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart India Private Limited

27 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose; Sanjay Kumar
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The Supreme Court annulled adverse personal observations and costs against a tax officer for passing ex parte assessment orders without proper service, holding that errors without malice do not warrant punitive action absent due process.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex parte assessment service of notice Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act good faith

Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart India Private Limited

27 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose; Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court held that irregular ex parte tax assessments without proper notice do not imply malafide on the officer, annulled adverse personal remarks and costs against the appellant, and emphasized the need for fair process before imposing personal liability on statutory authorities.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex parte assessment service of notice UP VAT Act change of business address

Sirajudheen v. Zeenath

27 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order remanding a suit for cancellation of a sale deed for fresh trial, holding that remand requires cogent reasons and the appellate court must respect trial court findings unless unsustainable.

civil appeal_allowed Significant remand Order XLI CPC sale deed cancellation non est factum

Sirajudheen v. Zeenath & Ors.

27 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Sudhanshu Dhulia
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in remanding a suit for de novo trial without recording reasons to justify reversal of the Trial Court's dismissal of a suit for cancellation of a sale deed.

civil appeal_allowed Significant remand Order XLI CPC additional evidence non est factum

Bhartiben Chandrakantbhai Thakor v. State of Gujarat

27 Feb 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; J B P... · 2023 INSC 171

The Supreme Court held that a resignation withdrawn before acceptance is ineffective, entitling the employee to continuity of service and pension benefits without unlawful deductions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant resignation withdrawal continuity of service unauthorized leave pensionable service

Bhartiben Chandrakantbhai Thakor v. State of Gujarat

27 Feb 2023 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; J B P...

The Supreme Court held that a resignation withdrawn before acceptance is ineffective, entitling the employee to continuity of service and full pension benefits, setting aside inconsistent administrative orders.

civil appeal_allowed Significant resignation withdrawal service continuity unauthorized leave break in service