Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Bikram Chatterji & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court granted NBCC immunity while completing Amrapali projects, upheld interest on diverted funds, rejected release of FAR to authorities, dismissed challenges to forensic audit findings, and directed banks to release home loans with reasonable interest on dues to authorities.
SRI ANTHONY alias ANTHONY SWAMY v. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, K.S.R.T.C.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident case by properly assessing permanent disability and its impact on future earnings, medical expenses, and loss of amenities.
U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION v. RAJENDRI DEVI
The Supreme Court held that the insurance company is liable to pay compensation for a motor accident involving a bus operated under contract by a corporation, overruling earlier rulings that held the corporation solely liable.
Chandrakanta Tiwari v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, liability for compensation is no-fault, the multiplier must be based on the victim's age, and restored the MACT award with modification, allowing the claimant's appeal.
Chandrakanta Tiwari v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, no-fault liability applies and the claimant is entitled to compensation without proving negligence, correcting the multiplier and restoring the MACT award.
Addissery Raghavan v. Cheruvalath Krishnadasan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court in revisional jurisdiction under the Kerala Rent Control Act cannot reappreciate evidence and set aside eviction findings unless perverse, restoring the Appellate Authority’s order denying eviction on bonafide requirement and comparative hardship grounds.
Addissery Raghavan v. Cheruvalath Krishnadasan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court in revisional jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or substitute findings of fact of the Rent Control Appellate Authority unless perverse, and restored the appellate authority's order denying eviction on landlord's bonafide requirement under Section 11(8) of the Kerala Rent Control Act.
Ramnath & Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that specialized services rendered from India to foreign enterprises, resulting in foreign exchange earnings, qualify for deduction under Section 80-O of the Income Tax Act, reversing the High Court's denial of such benefit.
State of Orissa v. M/S B. Engineers & Builders Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the contractor's right to reimbursement of sales tax paid on works contracts under contractual and statutory provisions, quashing the State's contrary Circular.
State of Orissa v. M/S B. Engineers & Builders Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the contractor's right to reimbursement of sales tax paid on works contracts under contractual and statutory provisions, quashing the State Government's contrary circular.
Shakti Bhog Food Industries Ltd v. The Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that under Article 113 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the right to sue accrues upon clear denial by the defendant, and plaints filed within three years thereafter cannot be rejected as barred by limitation under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC.
Shakti Bhog Food Industries Ltd v. The Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that under Article 113 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period runs from the last accrual of cause of action, and a plaint disclosing a continuing cause of action filed within three years thereof cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC as barred by limitation.
Somasundaram @ Somu v. State Represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for the conspiracy, abduction, and murder of an ex-MLA based on cumulative circumstantial evidence, confessions, and vicarious liability principles despite absence of the body and acquittal of some accused.
M/S. CENTROTRADE MINERALS AND METALS INC. v. HINDUSTAN COPPER LTD.
The Supreme Court held that enforcement of a foreign arbitral award can be refused under Section 48(1)(b) if a party was effectively denied a fair opportunity to present its case due to arbitrator's procedural refusal, and remitted the matter for fresh arbitration proceedings.
Centrotrade Minerals and Metals Inc. v. Hindustan Copper Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside enforcement of a foreign arbitral award due to denial of fair opportunity to present the case, remitting it for fresh arbitration under Section 48(1)(b) of the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Maharashtra Seamless Limited v. Padmanabhan Venkatesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the resolution plan approved by the Committee of Creditors and Adjudicating Authority, ruling that the plan need not match liquidation value and limiting judicial interference in commercial decisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited v. M/S. Srigdhaa Beverages
The Supreme Court held that an auction purchaser is liable to pay outstanding electricity dues of the previous owner when the sale notice explicitly states such liability under an "as is where is" sale basis.
Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited v. M/S. Srigdhaa Beverages
The Supreme Court held that an auction purchaser is liable to pay outstanding electricity dues of the previous owner when the sale is on an "as is where is" basis with explicit mention of such dues, and the electricity company can refuse new connections until dues are cleared.
Sonu @ Sunil v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to insufficient and inconsistent circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proving common intention and reliable recovery to uphold a murder conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC.
Sonu @ Sunil v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to insufficient and doubtful circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof and clear common intention for conviction under Section 34 IPC.