Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
M/s TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. v. M/s SMS Asia Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act filed by a company through an authorized representative with knowledge of the transaction satisfies Section 142 requirements, and quashing such complaint at the cognizance stage is unjustified.
M/s TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. v. M/s SMS Asia Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act filed by a company through an authorized employee with knowledge of the transaction satisfies Section 142 requirements, and quashing cognizance on authorization grounds without trial is unjustified.
Jayashree v. Director Collegiate Education
The Supreme Court upheld termination of service for false Scheduled Tribe certificate as voidable appointment but exempted recovery of salary, emphasizing strict adherence to reservation laws and finality of caste verification.
Jayashree v. Director Collegiate Education
The Supreme Court upheld termination of service of an employee appointed under Scheduled Tribe reservation found ineligible, holding such appointments voidable and permitting termination without prior opportunity when futile, but denied recovery of salary in the interest of justice.
Anju Kalsi v. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a claim based on a condition precedent not communicated to the insured beneficiary and restored the consumer forum's award in favor of the claimant.
Anju Kalsi v. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that an insurer must prove that mandatory policy conditions were communicated to the insured beneficiary before repudiating a claim, allowing the appellant's insurance claim due to lack of such proof.
K. Shanthamma v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court acquitted a Commercial Tax Officer by holding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential element of demand of bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
K. Shanthamma v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court acquitted a Commercial Tax Officer by holding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential element of demand of bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Azgar Barid v. Mazambi @ Pyarembi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's judgment restoring the trial court's decree in a partition suit, holding that appellate interference is justified where findings of fact are perverse or based on conjecture, and that parties in partition suits can be transposed between plaintiffs and defendants.
Azgar Barid v. Mazambi @ Pyarembi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision restoring the trial court's partition decree, holding that the First Appellate Court erred in reversing findings based on proper evidence and clarifying the scope of appellate interference under Section 100 CPC.
K. Kumara Gupta v. Sri Markendaya and Sri Omkareswara Swamy Temple
The Supreme Court held that a confirmed public auction sale cannot be set aside after 23 years on the basis of higher offers by non-participants without proof of fraud or illegality, restoring the sale in favor of the highest bidder.
K. Kumara Gupta v. Sri Markendaya and Sri Omkareswara Swamy Temple
The Supreme Court upheld a confirmed public auction sale against belated challenges by non-participants, emphasizing the sanctity of auctions and strict locus standi requirements.
Adiraj Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise Pune II
The Supreme Court held that supply of manpower services under contract labour agreements does not qualify as exempt job work under Notification No. 25/2012-Service Tax, dismissing the appellant's appeal against service tax demand.
Adiraj Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise Pune II
The Supreme Court held that supply of manpower services cannot be disguised as job work to claim service tax exemption under Notification No. 25/2012, dismissing the appellant's appeal and confirming service tax liability.
Luckose Zachariah @ Zak Nedumchira Luke v. Joseph Joseph
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate must consider both initial and supplementary police reports conjointly under Section 173 CrPC before proceeding, affirming the Magistrate's continuing power to order further investigation until charges are framed.
Luckose Zachariah @ Zak Nedumchira Luke and Others v. Joseph Joseph and Others
The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate must consider both initial and supplementary police reports conjointly before proceeding, affirming the Magistrate's continuing power to order further investigation until charges are framed.
HOTEL PRIYA v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court struck down gender-based caps on performers in orchestra bars as unconstitutional restrictions violating Articles 14, 15, and 19 of the Constitution, while upholding overall limits on performers.
Hotel Priya v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court struck down gender-based restrictions on the number of performers in orchestra bars as unconstitutional, affirming that such caps violate Articles 14, 15, and 19 of the Constitution.
T. Takano v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court held that SEBI is not required to disclose the entire investigation report under PFUTP Regulations but must provide relevant materials relied upon in the show cause notice to ensure fair hearing.
T. Takano v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court held that SEBI must disclose the investigation report under Regulation 9 to the noticee before issuing a show cause notice under PFUTP Regulations, upholding principles of natural justice and fair hearing.