Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur and Anr. v. Mukesh Sharma
The Supreme Court held that long-serving contractual university employees are entitled to regularization with continuity of service but limited consequential benefits to three years prior to writ petitions, balancing employee rights and employer’s financial burden.
JORD ENGINEERS INDIA LTD. v. VALIA AND CO. (D) THR. LRS
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for non-hearing of the appellant and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of the insolvency petition, affirming that notices by advocates are valid but pre-existing disputes must be considered.
JORD ENGINEERS INDIA LTD. v. VALIA AND CO. (D) THR. LRS
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for lack of hearing opportunity and remanded the insolvency appeal for fresh consideration, affirming that a lawyer-served demand notice is valid under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Saranpal Kaur Anand v. Praduman Singh Chandhok
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a suit as barred by limitation under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, emphasizing the necessity of pleading specific facts to claim exemption under Section 17 of the Limitation Act and limiting reliance to the plaint's contents for such rejection.
Saranpal Kaur Anand v. Praduman Singh Chandhok
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a suit as barred by limitation under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, holding that mere allegations of fraud without particulars and reasonable diligence do not exempt the suit from limitation.
Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) Circle 1(2) v. M/S. M. R. Shah Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the Revenue's appeal, holding that reopening of income tax assessment requires tangible material and that immunity under the Income Declaration Scheme applies only to declarants, not to non-declarant assessees benefiting from accommodation entries.
Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) Circle 1(2) v. M/S. M. R. Shah Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the Revenue's appeal, holding that reopening of income tax assessment under Sections 147/148 is valid if based on tangible material and that immunity under the Income Declaration Scheme applies only to the declarant, not to non-declarants like the assessee.
Vishal Ashwin Patel v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's non-reasoned dismissal of writ petitions challenging reopening of income tax assessments under Section 148 and remanded for fresh, reasoned consideration on merits.
Mafat Lal & Anr v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and proceedings under Sections 363 and 366 IPC where the minor female voluntarily left home and married the appellant, holding no offence was made out.
Mafat Lal & Anr v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Sections 363 and 366 IPC where the abductee voluntarily left home as a minor, married the appellant, and lived happily, holding no offence was made out.
Narinder Garg & Others v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. & Others
The Supreme Court held that moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar criminal proceedings against directors under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Narinder Garg & Others v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. & Others
The Supreme Court held that moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar criminal proceedings under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against directors, and acceptance of a Resolution Plan does not quash such proceedings.
Sanchit Alagh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of multiple FIR investigations to the CBI and anticipatory bail, holding that ongoing lawful investigations should not be interfered with without compelling reasons.
SANCHIT ALAGH & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of multiple investigations to the CBI and anticipatory bail, holding that ongoing investigations by competent authorities do not warrant judicial interference.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA v. MEGA CORPORATION LIMITED
The Supreme Court limited its appellate review under Section 15Z of the SEBI Act to questions of law, upheld the Securities Appellate Tribunal's factual findings setting aside SEBI's order against Mega Corporation, and clarified that there is no absolute right to cross-examination in SEBI proceedings.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA v. MEGA CORPORATION LIMITED
The Supreme Court dismissed SEBI's appeal against the Securities Appellate Tribunal's order setting aside SEBI's restraint on Mega Corporation, clarifying the limited scope of appeals under Section 15Z and rejecting a general right to cross-examination in SEBI proceedings.
M/S PAHWA PLASTICS PVT. LTD. AND ANR. v. DASTAK NGO AND ORS.
The Supreme Court held that industrial units operating with valid consents and applying for ex post facto environmental clearance should not be closed pending clearance if they comply with pollution norms, balancing environmental protection with livelihood concerns.
Union of India v. S. Ranjit Samuel
The Supreme Court held that employees eligible for financial upgradation after 1st September 2008 are governed by the MACP Scheme, which can be applied retrospectively, and do not have a vested right under the superseded ACP Scheme.
Union of India v. S. Ranjit Samuel
The Supreme Court held that employees eligible for financial upgradation after 1st September 2008 are governed by the MACP Scheme, overruling their claim under the earlier ACP Scheme due to the MACP Scheme's retrospective applicability.
The Sub Registrar Ernakulam Kochi 16 v. K. Syed Ali Kadar Pillai
The Supreme Court upheld the Company Court's valuation for stamp duty collection in a supervised sale, dismissing the appeal challenging the lower valuation against a higher auction bid.