Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Baini Prasad v. Durga Devi
The Supreme Court upheld the owner’s right to recover possession from an encroacher, rejecting claims based on estoppel and Section 51 of the Transfer of Property Act, and restored the Trial Court’s decree for demolition and possession.
Rashtriya Khadya Nigam v. Jagadish Balaram Bahira
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of a Scheduled Caste certificate to the petitioner, affirming that only genuine members of notified Scheduled Castes are entitled to such certification and benefits.
Bhadubhita Das v. Anayabhaban
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's Scheduled Caste certificate by the Tahsildar after proper investigation, emphasizing procedural fairness and evidentiary standards in caste certificate disputes.
STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer after superannuation, clarifying the application of SBIOSR Rules 19(1) and 19(3) in disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement.
K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for edible oil storage facilities located outside the notified Chennai Port limits under the 2011 CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict adherence to environmental regulations.
K.T.V. HEALTH FOOD PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order invalidating ex post facto clearance for storage facilities located outside notified port limits under the CRZ Notification, emphasizing strict interpretation of environmental regulations.
B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 NI Act where parties had validly compounded the offence through a settlement agreement mandating arbitration, emphasizing respect for such compounding in criminal disputes.
B. V. Sheshayya v. Telangana State
The Supreme Court held that a binding settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution bars criminal prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and set aside the convictions accordingly.
B V Seshaiah v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where parties had entered into a valid settlement agreement providing for amicable resolution or arbitration, emphasizing the compoundable nature of the offence.
M/S GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER
The Supreme Court held that a revisional authority cannot exercise suo motu revision to alter final tax assessments settled by a tribunal, and a writ petition challenging such jurisdictional overreach should be entertained notwithstanding availability of alternative remedies.
M/S GODREJ SARA LEE LTD. v. THE EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER
The Supreme Court held that a revisional authority cannot exercise suo motu revision to alter tax assessments on issues finally settled by a competent tribunal, and a writ petition challenging such jurisdiction should be entertained despite availability of alternative remedies.
The Chairman & Managing Director, City Union Bank Ltd. & Anr. v. R. Chandramohan
The Supreme Court held that consumer forums cannot decide complaints involving disputed facts or fraud allegations and dismissed the complaint for lack of proven deficiency in banking service.
Joseph Shine v. Union of India
The Supreme Court clarified that its 2019 judgment striking down Section 497 IPC does not affect disciplinary provisions under the Armed Forces Acts, and refused to entertain a disguised review application seeking such clarification.
Joseph Shine v. Union of India
The Supreme Court clarified that its judgment striking down Section 497 IPC does not affect disciplinary provisions under the Army, Navy, and Air Force Acts governing armed forces personnel.
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE SOCIETY
The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination of whether a charitable society's income from newspaper advertisement qualifies for tax exemption under the amended definition of 'charitable purpose' in Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act.
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS) DELHI v. SERVANTS OF PEOPLE SOCIETY
The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination of whether income from advertisement and newspaper activities by a charitable society exceeds permissible limits under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, affecting its exemption status.
Ajay Dabra v. Pyare Ram & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals for specific performance due to non-condonation of delay and invalid assignment violating statutory restrictions on agricultural land transfer in Himachal Pradesh.
Ajay Dabra v. Pyare Ram & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals for specific performance due to non-condonation of delay and invalidity of contract assignment under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972.
K. L. Suneja & Anr. v. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga
The Supreme Court held that once a Pay Order refund is issued and debited from the developer's account, liability to pay interest ceases, dismissing the complainant's claim for interest beyond that date and allowing the developer's appeal.
K. L. Suneja & Anr. v. Dr. Manjeet Kaur Monga
The Supreme Court held that a developer is not liable to pay interest on a refund amount after issuance of a Pay Order debiting its account, emphasizing procedural safeguards for deposit of amounts in legal proceedings.