Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
M/s. Meenakshi Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Abhyudaya Green Economic Zones Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that issues of novation and existence of arbitration agreement at the Section 11(6) stage must generally be left to the Arbitral Tribunal, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of the arbitration appointment application.
The TATA Power Company Limited Transmission v. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld MERC's discretion to grant a transmission licence for the HVDC Kudus-Aarey project under Section 62 without mandatory competitive bidding, ruling the project as existing and not subject to TBCB under the Government of Maharashtra's 2019 resolution.
The TATA Power Company Limited Transmission v. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court upheld MERC's grant of a transmission licence for the Kudus-Aarey HVDC project under Section 62 without competitive bidding, affirming regulatory discretion and the co-equal status of Sections 62 and 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Union of India v. Subrata Nath
The Supreme Court held that courts must not reappreciate evidence or substitute findings in departmental disciplinary proceedings and upheld the dismissal of a CISF constable for negligence and prior misconduct, setting aside the High Court's order of reinstatement and fresh punishment.
Union of India v. Subrata Nath
The Supreme Court held that courts must not reappreciate evidence or interfere with disciplinary penalties unless findings are perverse or inquiry flawed, restoring dismissal of a CISF constable for negligence and dereliction of duty.
The Revenue Divisional Officer v. Ismail Bhai
The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's compensation award of Rs. 250 per sq. yard for land acquired in 1981, rejecting the High Court's arbitrary reduction and denying deductions for development charges.
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. JSW Energy Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding of a concluded power purchase contract prior to the Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999, limiting the Commission's tariff regulation jurisdiction and directing compliance with the government-approved tariff.
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. JSW Energy Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that a binding tariff contract existed prior to the Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999, protecting it from regulatory revision and directing compliance with the Government Order dated 12.05.1999.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/S Sew Construction Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting escalation claims under a construction contract where conditions precedent were satisfied, rejecting res judicata and limiting administrative discretion.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. M/S Sew Construction Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting escalation to the Contractor under a contract clause requiring written permission for quarry change, rejecting the State's plea of res judicata and limitation.
Amy Mehta v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a serious sexual offence case for failure to consider investigation material and remitted the matter for fresh bail consideration.
Amy Mehta v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a sexual assault case for failure to consider the seriousness of offences and investigation material, remitting the matter for fresh bail consideration.
Leelamma Mathew v. Indian Overseas Bank
The Supreme Court held that a suit for compensation for deficiency in auctioned secured property is maintainable despite Section 34 of SARFAESI Act, and the Bank is liable for non-disclosure and handing over lesser area than sold.
Leelamma Mathew v. Indian Overseas Bank
The Supreme Court held that a suit for damages due to deficiency in auctioned property area under SARFAESI Act is maintainable and not barred by Section 34, allowing compensation where the Bank issued a sale certificate for more land than actually possessed.
M/s Polyflex (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax & Another
The Supreme Court held that manufacturing and selling polyurethane foam, a product specified in the Eleventh Schedule, disqualifies the assessee from claiming deduction under Section 80-IB of the Income Tax Act, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's decision.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Rameshwar @ Ramesh Chandra Sharma
The Supreme Court upheld enhanced compensation for land acquisition but denied statutory benefits and interest for a 22-year delayed appeal period, partly allowing NOIDA's appeal.
Pawan Kumar Goel v. State of U.P. & Another
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of proceedings against a company director under Section 138 NI Act for non-impleadment of the company and absence of specific averments under Section 141, affirming that prosecution cannot proceed without arraigning the company and meeting statutory requirements.
Pawan Kumar Goel v. State of U.P. & Another
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of prosecution against a company director under Section 138 NI Act for non-impleading the company and absence of mandatory averments under Section 141, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory requirements for vicarious liability.
M/s Polyflex (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Income Tax & Another
The Supreme Court held that manufacturing and selling polyurethane foam, which falls under the Eleventh Schedule, disqualifies the assessee from claiming deduction under Section 80-IB of the Income Tax Act, even if the foam is used by others to make automobile seats.
VARIMADUGU OBI REDDY v. B. SREENIVASULU
The Supreme Court held that a typographical error in property description and a minor delay in auction payment do not vitiate SARFAESI auction proceedings, and aggrieved parties must exhaust statutory remedies before approaching the High Court.