Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified life imprisonment sentences to 20 years for certain sexual offences to maintain consistency with its earlier sentencing decision and prevent retrospective application of harsher punishment.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified life imprisonment sentences to fixed 20-year terms for certain sexual offences to maintain consistency with its earlier sentencing decision and uphold the balance between retributive and restorative justice.
S. RAMACHANDRA RAO v. S. NAGABHUSHANA RAO & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that earlier High Court orders permitting the wife to act as General Power of Attorney holder operate as res judicata, but an advocate cannot plead or cross-examine as GPA holder without filing vakalatnama, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's order restricting her appearance to either capacity.
Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's qualification must be assessed as on the date of application, not on the date of consideration, and set aside orders directing appointment based on subsequent qualification acquisition.
Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's educational qualification must be considered as on the date of application, and subsequent acquisition of qualification cannot be taken into account, setting aside the orders directing appointment beyond this principle.
M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that only institutions existing exclusively for educational purposes and registered under the relevant state charitable law qualify for tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing appeals challenging denial of such exemption.
M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) requires institutions to exist solely and exclusively for educational purposes, mandates registration under state charitable laws, and incidental profits do not disqualify exemption.
Sunil Jain v. Chandra Kala
The Supreme Court appointed a fresh arbitrator following the death of the previously appointed arbitrator to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.
YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, holding such amendment permissible as it did not introduce a new corrupt practice.
YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, clarifying the scope of permissible amendments under election law.
The State of Manipur v. Buyamayum Abdul Hanan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a preventive detention order for failure to supply legible copies of relied-upon documents, affirming the fundamental right to effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
Jaycee Housing Pvt. Ltd. v. Cuttack
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of conferring jurisdiction on subordinate Commercial Courts over arbitration matters under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, overruling the appellants' challenge based on Section 2(1)(e) of the Arbitration Act.
Divya v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a severely disabled minor motor accident victim by applying the correct multiplier method and issued directions to safeguard the awarded amount.
Divya v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled minor motor accident victim by applying the multiplier method and issued directions for safeguarding the awarded amount.
Raj Bala v. Rakeja Begam
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal enhancing compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the binding principles on future prospects and recognized heads of compensation from the Pranay Sethi Constitution Bench decision.
Dr. Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik
The Supreme Court held that its interim protection order against coercive action by the CBI does not bar the Enforcement Directorate from arresting the petitioner under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, and dismissed the petitioner's applications challenging the arrest.
Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to stay cancellation of appointments and removal of the Board President, upheld continuation of CBI investigation with procedural safeguards, emphasizing natural justice and statutory compliance.
Dr. Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik
The Supreme Court held that interim protection against coercive action granted in one investigation does not bar arrest by another agency under a separate statute, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to his Enforcement Directorate arrest.
JSK INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a claim on grounds not stated in the repudiation letter and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on the sole ground of insurance coverage exhaustion.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court held that the electricity regulator cannot amend tariff determination methodology during truing up and allowed recovery of legitimate expenses including interest on consumer deposits.