Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
JAINA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that delay in informing the insurer about vehicle theft does not justify repudiation of the insurance claim if the theft was immediately reported to police and the claim is genuine.
Gwalior Development Authority v. Subhash Saxena & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of respondent's transfer and promotion under statutory service rules, dismissing State and GDA appeals challenging his absorption and seniority.
Gwalior Development Authority v. Subhash Saxena & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a long-past promotion and lawful absorption of an employee transferred from SADA to GDA, dismissing challenges to his seniority and service benefits.
State of Karnataka & Anr. v. State of Meghalaya & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that States lack legislative competence to tax lotteries organized by Governments under Entry 40 of List I, invalidating State lottery tax laws and directing refunds.
State of Karnataka & Anr. v. State of Meghalaya & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that States lack legislative competence to tax lotteries organized by the Union or other States, as such lotteries fall exclusively under Entry 40 of List I, rendering the Karnataka and Kerala lottery tax Acts unconstitutional.
Satnam Singh v. Satnam Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the decree for specific performance of an agreement to sell, dismissing the appeal and directing the plaintiff to pay an additional amount before possession is handed over.
Satnam Singh v. Satnam Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the decree for specific performance of an agreement to sell, dismissed the appeal, and directed the plaintiff to pay an additional amount to balance equities due to delay and market changes.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Mohd. Firoz for the rape and murder of a child, affirming the application of the last seen theory and principles of circumstantial evidence while rejecting claims of unfair trial.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Mohd. Firoz for the rape and murder of a minor, affirming the application of the last seen theory and principles of circumstantial evidence while rejecting claims of unfair trial.
Jagjeet Singh v. Ashish Mishra @ Monu
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s bail order in a serious criminal case for non-application of mind and denial of victims’ right to be heard, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Som Dutt & Ors. v. The State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the theft convictions but granted the appellants probation of good conduct under the Probation of Offenders Act, releasing them on furnishing bonds and undertaking.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 2 v. M/S. Mahagun Realtors (P) Ltd
An assessment order passed in the name of an amalgamating company that ceases to exist post-amalgamation is void and must be issued in the name of the amalgamated company, and such defect is not curable under Section 292B of the Income Tax Act.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 2 v. M/S. Mahagun Realtors (P) Ltd
The Supreme Court held that an income tax assessment order issued in the name of a non-existent amalgamating company is void and must be made in the name of the amalgamated company, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Prabha Tyagi v. Kamlesh Devi
The Supreme Court held that a woman who has lived in a shared household with the respondent is entitled to relief under the Domestic Violence Act even after the husband's death, and a Domestic Incident Report is not mandatory if the application is filed directly by the aggrieved person.
Muzaffar Husain v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld disciplinary findings of misconduct against a retired judicial officer for awarding enhanced compensation in violation of law, affirming limited judicial review over disciplinary actions and emphasizing high standards of judicial integrity.
Cox and Kings Limited v. SAP India Private Limited & Another
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of the validity and scope of the group of companies doctrine and the interpretation of 'claiming through or under' in arbitration law, emphasizing party autonomy and legal basis for binding non-signatories.
Cox and Kings Limited v. SAP India Private Limited & Another
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of whether and how the 'group of companies doctrine' applies under Indian arbitration law to bind non-signatories to arbitration agreements.
In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld prohibitions on mining within protected forests and mandated eco-sensitive zones around sanctuaries to ensure sustainable environmental protection balanced with regulated economic activity.
Sunil Sikri v. Guru Harkrishan Public School
The Supreme Court held that only the Managing Committee under Rule 121 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, has the power to decide pay and allowances on reinstatement, and the Tribunal lacks express power to award back wages.
Sunil Sikri v. Guru Harkrishan Public School
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi School Education Tribunal lacks power to award back wages, which is exclusively vested in the Managing Committee under Rule 121 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, and dismissed the appeal challenging this scheme.