Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Meena Devi v. Nunu Chand Mahto @ Nemchand Mahto
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for the death of a child in a motor vehicle accident by applying an increased notional income with future prospects and allowed compensation exceeding the claim amount as just and reasonable.
Mahesh Govindji Trivedi v. Bakul Maganlal Vyas
The Supreme Court upheld the Single Judge's order allowing a belated counter-claim filed before framing of issues, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent multiplicity of proceedings and rejecting the Division Bench's interference.
Mahesh Govindji Trivedi v. Bakul Maganlal Vyas
The Supreme Court held that a belated counter-claim filed before framing of issues may be allowed in the interest of justice and set aside the High Court's order disallowing it, affirming the discretion of courts to prevent multiplicity of proceedings.
Devendra Nath Singh v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that the High Court can direct further investigation under its inherent powers sparingly and only after affording the affected person a hearing, setting aside the impugned order for lack of such hearing.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Nisar Ahmed Ganai
The Supreme Court held that the enhanced compensation provisions of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act do not apply to acquisitions initiated under the Jammu & Kashmir State Land Acquisition Act, 1990, and compensation must be determined under the repealed State Act despite its repeal.
Mariano Anto Bruno v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of abetment of suicide and cruelty charges, holding that prosecution failed to prove proximate harassment and ignored crucial psychiatric evidence of the deceased's mental illness.
Mariano Anto Bruno v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of abetment of suicide and cruelty charges, emphasizing the necessity of proximate instigation and cogent evidence beyond mere allegations.
Checkmate Services P. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax-1
The Supreme Court held that deductions for employees' contributions to provident and insurance funds are allowable only if deposited by the due date prescribed under the relevant statutes, and Section 43B's provisions on employers' contributions do not override this condition.
Checkmate Services P. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax-1
The Supreme Court held that employers cannot claim deduction for employees' provident fund contributions deposited after the statutory due date under Section 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act, and Section 43B does not override this due date condition.
Imlikokla Longchar & Ors. v. State of Nagaland & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that eligibility criteria under the 2003 Rules must be strictly followed for promotion and seniority, dismissing the appellants' claim to seniority over respondent no.4 due to non-fulfillment of the five-year continuous service requirement.
Lalankumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that directors cannot be held liable under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act without specific averments showing their responsibility for the company's business and quashed the issuance of process against them for lack of such averments and formal order.
Lalankumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that directors cannot be held liable under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act without specific allegations showing they were in charge of and responsible for the company's business, and quashed proceedings against them for lack of such averments and absence of a formal order issuing process.
Y. Sai Satya Prasad v. D. Prabhakara Rao
The Supreme Court held Telangana Power Utilities guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying its order on employee allocation finalized by the One Man Committee, affirming the binding nature of the allocation list and directing strict compliance.
M/S. M.S.P.L. LIMITED v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966 for industrial projects, emphasizing strict procedural compliance and public purpose, and dismissed challenges based on environmental clearance and acquisition for single companies.
S. Vasanthi & Anr. v. M/s Adhiparasakthi Engg College & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by fixing a higher notional income based on the deceased student's employment prospects and applying established principles for future prospects and personal expenses deductions.
M/s. ASHOKA INVESTMENT CO. v. M/s. UNITED TOWERS INDIA (PVT.) LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser of flats is a consumer entitled to refund with contractual interest where possession is not delivered and cancelled unlawfully, enhancing interest from 9% to 18% per annum.
M/s. ASHOKA INVESTMENT CO. v. M/s. UNITED TOWERS INDIA (PVT.) LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser under an agreement to sell is a consumer entitled to refund with contractual interest at 18% per annum upon unlawful cancellation and non-delivery of possession.
Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel v. Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Section 138 offence arises only if the dishonoured cheque represents the legally enforceable debt at presentation, and part payments must be endorsed on the cheque, dismissing the appeal against acquittal where part payment reduced the debt.
Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel v. Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Section 138 offence arises only if the cheque dishonoured represents the legally enforceable debt at presentation, and part payments must be endorsed on the cheque, dismissing the appeal against acquittal where part payment reduced the debt.
Vijay Rajmohan v. State
The Supreme Court held that consultation with the Central Vigilance Commission before granting sanction under Section 19 of the PC Act is lawful and that the mandatory three-month time limit for sanction must be observed, but delay does not automatically quash prosecution; instead, the sanctioning authority is accountable.