Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt. Ltd. v. Tuticorin Port Trust
The Supreme Court held that appellate courts under Section 37 cannot re-interpret contract clauses or disturb arbitral awards upheld under Section 34, restoring compensation for idle time of a Backhoe Dredger under the License Agreement.
The Property Company (P) Ltd. v. Rohinten Daddy Mazda
The Supreme Court upheld the CLB's power to condone delay in filing an appeal under Section 58(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 by applying principles of the Limitation Act, 1963, and allowed retrospective application of Section 433 to pending proceedings.
MD Imran @ D.C. Guddu v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court clarified the higher threshold of evidence required for bail of accused added under Section 319 Cr.P.C. and allowed bail to MD Imran @ D.C. Guddu while dismissing the State's appeal against anticipatory bail of co-accused.
Sumit v. State of U P & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC continues beyond filing of charge sheet unless special reasons exist, setting aside the High Court's order restricting bail duration.
Arvind Dham v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a PMLA case, holding that prolonged pretrial detention without trial commencement violates the right to speedy trial under Article 21, especially where investigation is complete and evidence is documentary.
Commissioner of Customs (Import) v. M/s Welkin Foods
The Supreme Court upheld the classification of imported aluminium shelving as parts of agricultural machinery under CTI 84369900, allowing the appeal of the importer and dismissing the customs department's challenge.
S. Nagesh v. Shobha S. Aradhya
The Supreme Court held that cognizance under Section 138 NI Act cannot be taken before condoning delay in filing the complaint, quashing the complaint filed without prior condonation.
GOLDEN FOOD PRODUCTS INDIA v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that a statutory authority cannot arbitrarily cancel the highest valid bid in a public auction without relevant reasons or notice, and directed allotment to the highest bidder whose bid exceeded the reserve price.
Prasanna Kasini v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte transfer of criminal proceedings based on unsubstantiated allegations of bias due to relatives working in court and police, emphasizing the need for proper hearing and cogent evidence before ordering transfer.
Gurupada Bera v. Binod Kumar
The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petitions alleging non-compliance with salary payment directions to part-time teachers by granting liberty to submit fresh representations and directing a reasoned hearing and order within a fixed timeframe.
KADIRKHAN AHMEDKHAN PATHAN v. MAHARASHTRA STATE WAREHOUSING CORPORATION
The Supreme Court held that departmental proceedings cannot be instituted or continued against a retired employee without specific regulatory authority and prior government sanction, quashing the enquiry and directing release of retiral benefits.
Pratima Das v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed Manav Bharti University to issue academic documents to a bona fide student despite clerical errors in admission records, emphasizing protection of student rights against administrative lapses.
UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. Electrosteel Castings Limited
The Supreme Court held that a promoter's obligation to arrange fund infusion does not constitute a contract of guarantee under Indian law, and approval of a resolution plan extinguishes debt only against the corporate debtor, not third-party guarantors.
S. Shakul Hameed v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by treating it under Section 166, estimating reasonable income, and maintaining the disability assessment at 50%.
IFGL REFRACTORIES LTD. v. ORISSA STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
The Supreme Court held that the MM Plant unit qualifies as a new industrial unit under the Orissa Industrial Policy of 1989 and is entitled to capital investment and DG Set subsidies despite prior subsidies availed by the amalgamated entities.
Union of India v. G. Kiran & Ors.
A reserved category candidate who avails relaxation at any stage of the examination cannot claim allocation against unreserved vacancies despite higher final merit, affirming strict adherence to reservation rules in cadre allocation.
Jaswinder Singh @ Shinder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant accused of double murder due to lack of direct evidence and fatal omissions in initial police statements, holding that mere driving of the vehicle used in the crime does not establish guilt.
Smt. Shalini Bhateja & Anr. v. The State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR, directed bail for the accused, and closed redundant proceedings, affirming that FIRs cannot be quashed merely on mala fide allegations once chargesheet is filed.
Dalsukhbhai Bachubhai Satasia v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that without mandatory notice under Section 10(5) of the ULC Act to actual possessors, possession does not transfer to the State, and proceedings abate under the Repealing Act, entitling appellants to retain possession.
Abhay Kumar Patel & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments altering recruitment eligibility criteria after the commencement of the process and publication of provisional merit lists are impermissible, directing finalization of appointments under the original rules.