Supreme Court of India

16,355 judgments

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Shiv Kumar Sharma v. State of Rajasthan

28 Jul 2022 · B. R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of corruption and forgery charges, holding that the prosecution failed to prove criminal intent and that concurrent findings of fact ignoring vital evidence were perverse.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act Section 13(1)(d)(ii) Section 477A IPC concurrent findings of fact

Anjali Bhardwaj v. CPIO, Supreme Court of India

27 Jul 2022 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2022:DHC:2808-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose Supreme Court Collegium decisions from 12.12.2018 under the RTI Act, holding that only finalized resolutions constitute 'information' subject to disclosure.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 2(f) RTI Act Section 7(9) RTI Act Supreme Court Collegium

S.K. Tongia v. Central Bureau of Investigation

27 Jul 2022 · B.R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court’s order reversing the discharge of accused without reasons, emphasizing that discharge orders require reasoned interference and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant discharge order prima facie case Prevention of Corruption Act Indian Penal Code

S.K. Tongia v. Central Bureau of Investigation

27 Jul 2022 · B.R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's order reversing the discharge of appellants without reasons, emphasizing that discharge orders require valid judicial reasoning before being interfered with.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant discharge order prima facie case framing of charges Prevention of Corruption Act

M/s Continental India Private Limited v. General Manager Northern Railway

27 Jul 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court held that failure to appoint an arbitrator as per the arbitration clause forfeits the right to appoint, mandating appointment under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and quashed the High Court's order applying unrelated General Conditions of Contract.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment forfeiture of right to appoint arbitrator

M/s Continental India Private Limited v. General Manager Northern Railway

27 Jul 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that failure to appoint an arbitrator as per the contract forfeits the appointing authority's right, mandating court appointment under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and set aside the High Court's order applying unrelated contract conditions.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) arbitrator appointment forfeiture of right

Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh

27 Jul 2022 · B. R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder, reinstating their acquittal due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, flawed recoveries, and defective investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant appeal against acquittal sole eyewitness testimony recovery of weapon investigation lapses

Prahlad v. State of Madhya Pradesh

27 Jul 2022 · B. R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, flawed investigation, and multiple contradictions, reinstating their acquittal.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant appeal against acquittal sole eyewitness testimony recovery of weapon contradictions in prosecution evidence

Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari; C. T. Ravikumar · 2022 INSC 757

The Supreme Court held that procedural safeguards under Cr.P.C. and Indian Evidence Act apply to PMLA investigations, struck down onerous bail and burden of proof provisions, and mandated fair trial protections to uphold constitutional rights.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 Enforcement Directorate Enforcement Case Information Report constitutional validity

Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 0 · Cited by 6

The Supreme Court upheld constitutional safeguards in investigations under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, emphasizing the applicability of CrPC protections, the status of ED officers as police officers, and the necessity of procedural fairness and transparency.

criminal significant Significant Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 Enforcement Directorate ECIR constitutional validity

LRS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that appellants qualify as thika tenants under the retrospectively amended 2001 Act despite erecting pucca structures and lease expiry, vesting the landlord's interest in the State and affirming appellants' tenancy rights.

property appeal_allowed Significant thika tenancy pucca structure Calcutta Thika Tenancy Act 1949 Calcutta Thika Tenancy (Acquisition and Regulation) Act 1981

LRS. & ORS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD. & ORS.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court held that appellants erecting pucca structures under a lease exceeding twelve years do not qualify as thika tenants under the 1949 Act but do qualify under the 2001 Act with retrospective effect, thereby vesting the landlord's interest in the State.

property appeal_allowed Significant thika tenancy pucca structure kutcha structure retrospective amendment

All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State amendments linking motor vehicle tax payment to welfare fund contributions, holding no repugnancy with the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 Kerala Motor Transport Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1985 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 constitutional validity

All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.

27 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Kerala State amendments linking vehicle tax payment with welfare fund contributions, ruling no repugnancy with the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and affirming State legislative competence.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 Motor Transport Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1985 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 constitutional validity

M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.

27 Jul 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that Additional District Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, overruling contrary High Court decisions and emphasizing the ministerial nature of such powers.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Section 14 SARFAESI Act District Magistrate Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Additional District Magistrate

M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.

27 Jul 2022 · M.R. Shah; B.V. Nagarathna

The Supreme Court held that Additional District Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates can exercise powers under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's purposive interpretation to ensure expeditious recovery.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 14 District Magistrate Chief Metropolitan Magistrate

State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare

26 Jul 2022 · B.R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court held that benefits under the 1979 Government Order for Ministerial cadre employees in U.P. Police are payable only from 23rd September 1991, the date fixed by earlier Supreme Court rulings, not retrospectively from 1979.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Government Order 7th December 1979 Ministerial cadre benefits Uttar Pradesh Police retrospective benefits

State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare

26 Jul 2022 · B.R. Gavai; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

The Supreme Court held that benefits under the 1979 Government Order for Ministerial cadre employees of U.P. Police are to be granted only from 23rd September 1991, not retrospectively from 1979.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Government Order 7th December 1979 Ministerial cadre benefits U.P. Police Department K.K. Misra judgment

All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India

26 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar · 2022 INSC 749
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax and GST on Haj Group Organizers and Private Tour Operators, holding that exemption notifications do not extend to them and the classification is constitutionally valid.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax Haj pilgrimage Haj Group Organizers Private Tour Operators

All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India

26 Jul 2022 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Abhay S. Oka; C. T. Ravikumar
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax/GST on Haj Group Organizers and Private Tour Operators for services rendered to Haj pilgrims, rejecting exemption claims and holding the classification between Haj Committee and HGOs constitutionally valid.

tax petition_dismissed Significant service tax Haj pilgrimage Haj Group Organizers Private Tour Operators