Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Ogeppa (D) Through Lrs. and Others v. Sahebgouda (D) Through Lrs. and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, affirming the respondents as hereditary pujaries entitled to perform puja at the Amogasidda temple based on continuous possession and evidence despite an old decree claimed by appellants.
M/S HAMDARD (WAKF) LABORATORIES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX
The Supreme Court held that "Sharbat Rooh Afza" is a fruit drink taxable at 4% under Entry 103 of the UPVAT Act, overturning its classification under the residuary entry at 12.5%.
Ram Narain v. The Sub Divisional Officer
The Supreme Court upheld statutory regularisation of occupants' possession under Section 123(2) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appeal challenging eviction claims based on a Section 143 declaration and title.
Ghanshyam Mandal and Ors. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on credible ocular evidence despite non-recovery of weapons and procedural objections, dismissing the appellants' challenge.
Vandana Jain & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and forgery in a joint venture dispute, holding that the matter was essentially civil and criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
M/S. ADISHAKTI DEVELOPERS v. THE STATE OF MAHARASTRA
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of an auction sale for non-deposit of the full purchase money within the stipulated period, affirming the maintainability of revision under Section 154 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act despite alternative remedies.
Israr Ahmad Khan v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors.; Md. Hanif v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that wilful non-compliance with its final order, even pending a defective review petition, constitutes contempt, and third parties aiding such breach are also liable.
Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited v. Amit Chaturvedi and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a defunct Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act cannot bar initiation of insolvency proceedings under the IBC, affirming the overriding effect of the IBC and allowing the CIRP to proceed.
S. Rajendran v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Benami Prohibition)
The Supreme Court held that challenges to attachment orders under the Benami Act cannot be entertained by insolvency tribunals under the IBC, affirming the exclusive jurisdiction of Benami Act authorities and dismissing the appeals.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Kanika & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act must be reduced by amounts equivalent to pay and allowances received under the 2006 Rules to avoid double recovery, and that a High Court cannot alter substantive compensation via clarification applications.
Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd. v. Ecstasy Realty Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insolvency petition under Section 7 of the IBC must be admitted upon proof of default in financial debt, and that unilateral restructuring without prescribed consent does not prevent default or bind all debenture holders.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the insurer of the truck is liable for the claimant's injury as the truck driver negligently failed to maintain a safe distance from the trailer, reversing the High Court's order.
Sitaram Kuchhbedia v. Vimal Rana
The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC read with Section 149 IPC, holding that multiple grievous injuries inflicted by an unlawful assembly with intent to cause death attract the offence of murder and vicarious liability applies to all members.
Shobha Namdev Sonavane v. Samadhan Bajirao Sonvane
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to accused in a murder and SC/ST atrocity case, holding that members of an unlawful assembly are equally liable and bail cannot be granted on extraneous grounds such as pending civil disputes.
Naresh Kumar Garg v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of complaint proceedings under the PCPNDT Act against a radiologist, emphasizing strict enforcement of record-keeping and procedural compliance to prevent female foeticide.
Amad Noormamad Bakali v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under the Customs Act based on voluntary confessional statements corroborated by independent evidence but reduced sentences considering the appellants' age and time served.
Neelu @ Nilesh Koshti v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, including recovery of the body at the accused's instance under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, and credible identification despite decomposition.
Sriganesh Chandrasekaran & Others v. M/S Unishire Homes LLP & Others
The Supreme Court held that landowners are not jointly liable with the developer for delay compensation in a real estate project under a Joint Development Agreement but must transfer title along with the developer.
Union of India v. Sistema Shyam Teleservices Limited
The Supreme Court held that telecom licensees continuing operations after quashing of their licences are liable to pay the reserve price from the date of quashing, with interest payable only from the expiry of the show-cause notice period.
Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v. Mohit Khirbat
The Supreme Court upheld the NCDRC's orders directing the developer to deliver possession with Occupancy Certificate and pay compensation for delay, holding that statutory consumer rights override unfair contractual limitations.