Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Vijay and Anr. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges, holding that conviction based solely on unreliable and contradictory eyewitness testimony cannot be sustained.
Resident’s Welfare Association and Another v. The Union Territory of Chandigarh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that construction and occupation of multiple floors by different persons on single dwelling plots in Chandigarh does not constitute illegal fragmentation or apartmentalization absent recognized subdivision under the repealed 2001 Rules.
Resident’s Welfare Association and Another v. The Union Territory of Chandigarh and Others
The Supreme Court upheld that mere construction and occupation of multiple floors by co-owners on a single dwelling plot in Chandigarh does not amount to illegal fragmentation or apartmentalization without recognized sub-division by the Estate Officer.
EVA AGRO FEEDS PRIVATE LIMITED v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
The Supreme Court held that a Liquidator may cancel an auction before completion of sale only with reasons, and cancellation without reasons is arbitrary, restoring the sale in favor of the highest bidder who was not disqualified as a related party.
AMD Industries Limited v. Commissioner of Trade Tax
The Supreme Court held that manufacturing improved goods using modern technology does not constitute 'diversification' under Section 4-A(5) of the U.P. Trade Tax Act, denying the appellant's claim for trade tax exemption.
AMD Industries Limited v. Commissioner of Trade Tax
The Supreme Court held that manufacturing improved goods using modern technology does not amount to diversification under Section 4-A(5) of the U.P. Trade Tax Act, denying trade tax exemption claimed by the appellant.
Tata Sons Pvt Ltd v. Siva Industries and Holdings Ltd & Ors
The Supreme Court held that the 2019 amendment to Section 29A excludes international commercial arbitrations from mandatory timelines, allowing the arbitral tribunal to continue proceedings beyond twelve months without automatic termination of its mandate.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Girnar Corrugators Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that recoveries under the SARFAESI Act have priority over those under the MSMED Act, and the SARFAESI Act's provisions prevail in case of conflict.
Rohan Dhungat v. The State of Goa
The Supreme Court held that the period of parole must be excluded from the calculation of 14 years of actual imprisonment required for premature release under the Goa Prisons Rules, 2006.
Rohan Dhungat v. The State of Goa
The Supreme Court held that the period of parole must be excluded from the calculation of 14 years of actual imprisonment for premature release under the Goa Prisons Rules, 2006, dismissing the convicts' appeal.
K. SREEDHAR v. M/S RAUS CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in entertaining a writ petition against the DRT order and misapplied procedural rules and Section 31(i) exemption, restoring the sale under SARFAESI Act.
B. Venkateswaran v. P. Bakthavatchalam
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST Act initiated from a private civil dispute, holding such initiation an abuse of process of law.
Basavaraj v. Padmavathi
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's decree for specific performance, holding that failure to produce bank documents does not negate readiness and willingness to perform a contract.
Basavaraj v. Padmavathi
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's decree for specific performance, holding that absence of documentary proof does not negate readiness and willingness to perform the contract unless specifically called for.
Sidha Neelkanth Paper Industries Private Limited & Another v. Prudent ARC Limited & Others
The Supreme Court held that under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act, a borrower challenging an auction sale must deposit 50% of the full debt including interest as pre-deposit, without adjustment of auction sale proceeds deposited by the purchaser.
Sidha Neelkanth Paper Industries Private Limited & Another v. Prudent ARC Limited & Others
The Supreme Court held that under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act, the borrower must deposit 50% of the full debt including interest as pre-deposit without adjustment of auction sale proceeds when challenging the sale.
M/s. Shekhar Resorts Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing acceptance of settlement dues under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme despite delayed payment caused by a moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, emphasizing that legal impossibility precludes penalization.
Tata Sons Pvt Ltd v. Siva Industries and Holdings Ltd & Ors
The Supreme Court held that the 2019 amendment to Section 29A excludes international commercial arbitrations from mandatory timelines, allowing the arbitral tribunal to continue proceedings expeditiously without automatic termination of mandate.
Deepak Ananda Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that disqualification of cooperative society members under Section 11 requires individual enquiry and disclosure of all material to comply with natural justice, setting aside omnibus orders lacking such procedural fairness.
Deepak Ananda Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that disqualifying cooperative society members without individual enquiry and disclosure of material violates natural justice, setting aside prior orders and remanding for fresh proceedings.