Supreme Court of India

18,257 judgments

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Dr. Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik

18 Oct 2022 · Aniruddha Bose; Vikram Nath

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.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interim protection Enforcement Directorate Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 arrest legality

Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik

18 Oct 2022 · Aniruddha Bose; Vikram Nath

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant CBI investigation recruitment irregularities natural justice cancellation of appointment

Dr. Manik Bhattacharya v. Ramesh Malik

18 Oct 2022 · Aniruddha Bose; Vikram Nath

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.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant interim protection Enforcement Directorate Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 arrest legality

JSK INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

18 Oct 2022 · Dinesh Maheshwari; Aniruddha Bose
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Marine Cargo-Open Policy Sales Turnover basis Insurance claim repudiation Insurable interest

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. v. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

18 Oct 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; Krishna Murari

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Electricity Act, 2003 truing up tariff determination DERC

Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India v. Dr. Priyambada Sharma & Others

17 Oct 2022 · Ajay Rastogi; C. T. Ravikumar
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The Supreme Court held that strict adherence to the Medical Council of India's admission schedule and merit-based counselling is mandatory, quashing High Court orders permitting provisional postgraduate medical admissions beyond the cut-off date.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant postgraduate medical admission NEET-PG Medical Council of India Regulations admission schedule

Gurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

17 Oct 2022 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302/149 IPC, affirming that membership in an unlawful assembly with a common object to commit murder attracts vicarious liability even without overt acts by the accused.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 149 IPC unlawful assembly vicarious liability constructive liability

Gurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

17 Oct 2022 · C.T. Ravikumar; Sudhanshu Dhulia
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302/149 IPC of an appellant as a member of an unlawful assembly with common object to commit murder, affirming vicarious liability despite non-recovery of weapons and death of co-accused during appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant unlawful assembly Section 149 IPC vicarious liability constructive liability

M/s. Fashion World v. Banshidhar Multi Builders Pvt. Ltd.

17 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar · 2022 INSC 1099

The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal by setting aside orders striking off defence for non-payment of GST after deposit of dues and directed payment of enhanced rent as per lease terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 13(6) M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961 tenant defence GST liability rent enhancement

M/s. Fashion World v. Banshidhar Multi Builders Pvt. Ltd.

17 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal setting aside orders striking off its defence for non-payment of GST after deposit of the amount and directed payment of rent with periodic enhancements as per the lease.

civil appeal_allowed Significant M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961 Section 13(6) tenant defence GST liability

Sarup Singh @ Ram Sarup v. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd.

17 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying 40% future prospects, appropriate deductions, and fixed interest at 7.5% per annum, clarifying principles for loss of dependency and consortium.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of dependency future prospects

M/S HERO MOTOCORP LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

17 Oct 2022 · B.R. Gavai; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that the doctrine of promissory estoppel cannot override a valid legislative enactment rescinding earlier tax exemptions under the CGST Act, dismissing appeals seeking continuation of 100% excise duty exemption post-GST implementation.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant promissory estoppel tax exemption CGST Act, 2017 Office Memorandum 2003

M/S HERO MOTOCORP LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA

17 Oct 2022 · B.R. Gavai; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that promissory estoppel cannot override a valid legislative rescission of tax exemptions under the CGST Act, dismissing appeals seeking continuation of 100% excise duty exemption post-GST implementation.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant promissory estoppel tax exemption CGST Act, 2017 Office Memorandum 2003

Radhey Sham v. State of Haryana

17 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; C.T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to compensation at least at Rs. 1,000 per square yard as per the Reference Court's award not challenged by the State, setting aside the High Court's reduction of compensation.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation market value Reference Court

Radhey Sham v. State of Haryana

17 Oct 2022 · M. R. Shah; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to compensation at least at Rs. 1,000 per square yard as accepted by the State, setting aside the High Court's order reducing compensation below that amount.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 compensation market value Reference Court

Manoj Kumar Tiwari v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.

17 Oct 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; V. Ramasubramanian · 2022 INSC 1104

The Supreme Court held that a public servant can file a private complaint for defamation without following the special procedure under Section 199(4) CrPC, and dismissed appeals challenging the summoning orders in a defamation case.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant defamation Section 199 CrPC special procedure public servant

Manoj Kumar Tiwari v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.

17 Oct 2022 · S. Abdul Nazeer; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that public servants can file defamation complaints individually under Section 199(6) CrPC without following the special procedure under Section 199(4), and summoning orders based on such complaints should be upheld if the allegations constitute an offence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant defamation Section 199 CrPC special procedure public servant

Talalkena Gowdra Parameshwarappa v. The Branch Manager

16 Oct 2022 · Nagarathna J.

The Supreme Court clarified the correct approach to assess compensation for permanent disability in motor accident claims, enhancing the award to Rs.11,67,405 based on the actual impact on earning capacity.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 permanent disability loss of earning capacity compensation assessment

Kapil Kumar v. Raj Kumar

14 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court decree holding that concurrent findings on execution of a promissory note cannot be disturbed on second appeal merely due to non-examination of attesting witness when other evidence proves execution and consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant promissory note execution of document concurrent findings Section 100 CPC

Kapil Kumar v. Raj Kumar

14 Oct 2022 · M.R. Shah; Krishna Murari

The Supreme Court restored the trial court decree holding that concurrent findings on execution of a promissory note cannot be upset in second appeal merely due to non-examination of attesting witness when other evidence proves execution and consideration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant promissory note execution of negotiable instrument Section 100 CPC Section 118 Negotiable Instruments Act