Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
Vijay Madanlal Choudhary v. Union of India
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.
LRS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD.
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.
LRS. & ORS. v. MANI SQUARE LTD. & ORS.
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.
All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.
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.
All Kerala Distributors Association v. The State of Kerala & Anr.
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.
M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.
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.
M/s R.D. Jain and Co. v. Capital First Ltd.
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.
State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare
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.
State of U.P. v. Karunakar Khare
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.
All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India
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.
All India Haj Umrah Tour Organizer Association Mumbai v. Union of India
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.
Ghulam Hassan Beigh v. Mohammad Maqbool Magrey & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that discharge of accused from murder charge at the framing stage solely on post mortem report is impermissible and allowed prosecution to lead full evidence before deciding the nature of offence.
Ghulam Hassan Beigh v. Mohammad Maqbool Magrey & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that discharge of accused from murder charge solely on post mortem report without full trial evidence is impermissible and remanded for fresh framing of charges.
Sharda Associates v. United India Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court held that loss caused by a landslide is covered under the insurance policy and the insurer's repudiation under IMT 47 was unjustified, restoring the consumer commission's award in favor of the insured.
Sharda Associates v. United India Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the insurer's repudiation under IMT 47 was unjustified as the excavator's loss was due to a landslide, not overturning as a tool, and restored the consumer commission's award in favor of the insured.
Union of India v. Mahendra Singh
The Supreme Court held that strict compliance with the prescribed language requirement in recruitment applications and examination answer sheets is mandatory, and violation warrants rejection of candidature.
Union of India v. Mahendra Singh
The Supreme Court held that a candidate's failure to use the same language in the application form and examination answer sheet, as mandated by recruitment rules, justifies rejection of candidature.
Kanchan Kumari v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot pass peremptory directions adversely affecting third parties without notice in anticipatory bail proceedings and set aside such a direction cancelling the appellant's Post Office agent licence.
Kanchan Kumari v. The State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a court granting anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. cannot issue adverse directions against third parties without notice, and set aside the High Court's order cancelling the appellant's Post Office agent licence.
Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd v. M/s IVRCL AMR JOINT VENTURE
The Supreme Court held that clause 15 of the contract did not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, invalidating the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.