Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
The State of Chhattisgarh v. Aman Kumar Singh
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.
M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR
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.
M/S DHARTI DREDGING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE, GUNTUR
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.
National Institute of Rural Development v. Shyam Sunder Prasad Sharma
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.
National Institute of Rural Development v. Shyam Sunder Prasad Sharma
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.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
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.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
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.
State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another
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.
State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another
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.
Indrajit Das v. State of Tripura
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.
Indrajit Das v. State of Tripura
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.
Royden Harold Buthello & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
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.
Royden Harold Buthello v. State of Chhattisgarh
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.
SHAH NEWAZ KHAN v. STATE OF NAGALAND
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.
Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart India Private Limited
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.
Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart India Private Limited
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.
Sirajudheen v. Zeenath
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.
Sirajudheen v. Zeenath & Ors.
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.
Bhartiben Chandrakantbhai Thakor v. State of Gujarat
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.
Bhartiben Chandrakantbhai Thakor v. State of Gujarat
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.