Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Balkrishna Rama Tarle v. Phoenix ARC Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the District Magistrate's role is ministerial to assist secured creditors in taking possession of secured assets without adjudicating tenancy disputes, which must be resolved separately before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
Balkrishna Rama Tarle v. Phoenix ARC Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the District Magistrate's role is ministerial to assist secured creditors in taking possession of secured assets without adjudicating tenancy disputes, which must be resolved before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
JAGDISH PRASAD SAINI v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court held that leave encashment forms part of salary payable jointly by State and aided institutions, while gratuity liability lies solely with the aided institution, and struck down arbitrary conditions denying these benefits upon absorption under the 2010 Rules.
JAGDISH PRASAD SAINI & ORS v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS
The Supreme Court held that leave encashment forms part of salary payable by State and aided institutions, while gratuity liability lies solely with aided institutions, setting aside the High Court's rejection of these claims.
M/s. Munjal Showa Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs
The Supreme Court upheld Customs Duty demand on forged DEPB licenses, affirming that fraud voids exemption and extended limitation applies, while buyer's knowledge affects only penalty, not duty liability.
M/s. Munjal Showa Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs
The Supreme Court upheld the demand of Customs Duty on forged DEPB licenses, affirming that fraud justifies invoking extended limitation and that duty liability arises regardless of the buyer's knowledge or intent.
Kalavati v. Mirza Kaisar Baig; Chandrakala v. Mirza Kaisar Baig
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by fixing the deceased drivers' income at Rs.10,000 per month with future prospects, modifying the High Court's awards accordingly.
Kalavati v. Mirza Kaisar Baig; Chandrakala v. Mirza Kaisar Baig
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency in fatal accident claims by considering a higher monthly income, future prospects, and appropriate multipliers, partly allowing the appeals.
VESSEL M.V. POLARIS GALAXY v. BANQUE CANTONALE DE GENEVE
The Supreme Court held that an order adding a party in an Admiralty Suit is not appealable under the Commercial Courts Act unless enumerated, and Gulf Petroleum FZC was neither a necessary nor proper party to the suit for misdelivery of cargo under the Bill of Lading.
Patel Kodarbhai Mohanbhai v. Sonata Ceramica Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that disputes over apportionment of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act must be resolved under Section 30 and quashed the High Court's order allowing a subsequent purchaser to be impleaded in an appeal challenging compensation enhancement.
Union of India v. G.R. Meghwal
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal and High Court orders directing reconsideration of promotion by excluding an adverse, inconsistent, and improperly communicated ACR grading, affirming the requirement of fair opportunity to represent against adverse entries.
Union of India v. G.R. Meghwal
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal and High Court orders directing reconsideration of promotion eligibility excluding an arbitrary adverse ACR grading given without timely communication or opportunity to represent.
Jigar @ Jimmy Pravinchandra Adatiya v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that extension of investigation period under the 2015 Act requires producing the accused before the Special Court and informing them, failing which the extension is illegal and default bail must be granted.
Jigar @ Jimmy Pravinchandra Adatiya v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that extension of investigation period under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism Act without producing the accused before the Court and informing them violates Article 21, entitling the accused to default bail.
Navika Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court ordered transfer and clubbing of all FIRs against the petitioner arising from the same incident to a single investigating agency and restrained coercive action temporarily, emphasizing uniform investigation and parity among co-accused.
Radhamohan Hembram & Ors. v. State of Odisha & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed early disposal of a writ petition challenging ASO seniority and allowed provisional promotions subject to its outcome, balancing administrative needs and pending litigation.
Sulakshna v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that payment of insurance premium to an authorized agent before the insured's death triggers insurance cover from that date, and the insurer cannot deny claim liability due to delayed remittance by the agent.
Sulakshna v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that insurance coverage commences from the date premium is paid to the authorized intermediary, and the insured cannot be prejudiced by delayed remittance of premium to the insurer.
Aminuddin v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted solely on parity grounds in a brutal daylight murder case, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders balancing liberty and public interest.
Aminuddin v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order granted solely on parity with co-accused whose bail was disapproved, emphasizing the need for reasoned consideration in serious offences like murder.