Supreme Court of India
18,255 judgments
Rajeev Kumar Agarwal v. The State of Telangana
The Supreme Court held that cognizance of offences under Sections 448 and 451 of the Companies Act cannot be taken on a private complaint without compliance with Section 212(6), quashing such proceedings while allowing continuation of IPC offences.
Sujata Bora v. Coal India Limited
The Supreme Court held that a visually handicapped candidate with multiple disabilities is entitled to appointment with reasonable accommodation despite expiry of recruitment panel, emphasizing substantive equality and intersectionality under the RPwD Act and Constitution.
Roshini Devi v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed a preventive detention order against a drug offender for lack of material showing threat to public order and improper reliance on past criminal history despite bail granted.
The Joint Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, A.P. v. Dayam Peda Ranga Rao
The Supreme Court held that the Anti-Corruption Bureau office at Vijayawada is a valid police station post-bifurcation under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, and quashing FIRs on jurisdictional grounds for lack of specific notification was erroneous.
State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors. v. Bhawana Mishra
The Supreme Court held that admission to Ayurvedic Nursing Training Course does not guarantee appointment, and the doctrine of legitimate expectation cannot override a valid change in government recruitment policy and procedure.
C.S. Prasad v. C. Satyakumar
The Supreme Court held that prior civil adjudication does not bar criminal prosecution if a cognizable offence is disclosed and set aside the High Court's quashing of criminal proceedings alleging fraud and forgery in property settlement deeds.
Ultratech Cement Ltd. v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that heavy earth moving machinery and construction equipment vehicles used exclusively within factory premises are not "motor vehicles" under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and are not liable to road tax under the Gujarat Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1958.
SUMIT BANSAL v. M/S MGI DEVELOPERS AND PROMOTERS AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that multiple complaints based on distinct dishonoured cheques arising from the same transaction are maintainable and quashing such complaints under Section 482 CrPC is not justified unless no offence is disclosed or abuse of process is evident.
Dhananjay Rathi v. Ruchika Rathi
The Supreme Court quashed domestic violence proceedings as abuse of process and granted divorce under Article 142 on irretrievable breakdown, enforcing a binding mediated settlement.
Regenta Hotels Private Limited v. M/S Hotel Grand Centre Point
The Supreme Court held that arbitral proceedings commence on receipt of the arbitration notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act, and since the appellant served the notice within 90 days of the interim order, the interim injunction was rightly maintained, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
AHAMMED HAJI v. SAKEENA BEEVI
The Supreme Court held that ratification of a power of attorney by affidavit validates the authority of the holder, resetting limitation and entitling specific performance of the sale agreement for the disputed property share.
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.