Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Ellora Paper Mills Limited v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that an Arbitral Tribunal comprising officers of a party is ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, 1996 as amended in 2015, and directed appointment of a fresh arbitrator to ensure neutrality and impartiality.
I-Pay Clearing Services Private Limited v. ICICI Bank Limited
The Supreme Court held that remission under Section 34(4) of the Arbitration Act is limited to providing additional reasons for findings already recorded and dismissed the appeal where the arbitral award lacked any finding on a key issue, constituting patent illegality.
Union of India v. Manju Arora
The Supreme Court held that employees who refuse regular promotion are not entitled to financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme, while refusal of officiating promotion does not disentitle employees from such benefits.
Kerala State Beverages Manufacturing & Marketing Corporation Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 1(1)
The Supreme Court held that fees levied exclusively on State Government Undertakings are disallowable under Section 40(a)(iib) of the Income-tax Act, but taxes like surcharge on sales tax and turnover tax are deductible, clarifying the scope of the amendment and its intent.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Dilip Uttam Jayabhay
The Supreme Court held that dismissal for rash and negligent driving causing death is not shockingly disproportionate punishment and that criminal acquittal does not bar disciplinary action, setting aside orders of reinstatement and back wages granted by lower courts.
State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. v. S. Pitchi Reddy
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions challenging fresh VAT assessment orders are not maintainable when alternative statutory appeals are available, and pending suo moto revisional proceedings do not bar the Assessing Officer from passing fresh assessments consequent to remand.
State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. v. S. Pitchi Reddy
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions challenging fresh VAT assessment orders are not maintainable when alternative statutory remedies exist and that pending revisional proceedings do not bar the Assessing Officer from passing fresh assessments consequent to remand.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation v. Dilip Uttam Jayabhay
The Supreme Court held that dismissal for grave misconduct causing death is not shockingly disproportionate punishment and criminal acquittal does not bar disciplinary action, setting aside orders of reinstatement and back wages.
Small Industries Development Bank of India v. M/s. Sibco Investment Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that RBI’s directive to withhold payment on disputed Bonds was binding and SIDBI’s withholding was bona fide, dismissing SIBCO’s claim for interest on delayed payment.
Aravali Power Co Pvt Ltd v. Vedprakash
The Supreme Court set aside NGT orders imposing penalties for fly ash disposal non-compliance, holding that the 2021 MoEF&CC notification supersedes earlier mandates and directing its enforcement with due environmental safeguards.
Aravali Power Co Pvt Ltd v. Vedprakash
The Supreme Court set aside NGT orders imposing environmental compensation on thermal power plants for fly ash non-utilization, holding that the 2021 MoEF&CC notification supersedes earlier directives and mandates revised enforcement and monitoring mechanisms.
K. Anjinappa v. K.C. Krishna Reddy
The Supreme Court directed State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India to dispose of disciplinary complaints against advocates within one year as mandated by the Advocates Act, emphasizing the nobility of the legal profession and condemning delays and procedural lapses.
K. Anjinappa v. K.C. Krishna Reddy
The Supreme Court emphasized the mandatory one-year timeline for disciplinary complaint disposal under the Advocates Act, directed Bar Councils to expedite proceedings, and dismissed the appeal as the original complaint was disposed of.
Sunny Abraham v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a charge memorandum issued without prior approval of the Disciplinary Authority under Rule 14 CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 is void and cannot be validated by ex-post facto approval, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
THR LRS. & ORS. v. CHOKLA @ CHOWKHRAM & ORS.
The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that no case of contempt was made out against the respondents under the given circumstances.
THR LRS. & ORS v. CHOKLA @ CHOWKHRAM & ORS
The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition for lack of evidence of contempt and emphasized the need for judicial restraint and consideration of overall circumstances.
Parvati Devi v. State of Bihar now State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the husband for dowry death under Section 304B IPC based on circumstantial evidence and presumption under Section 113B Indian Evidence Act, but acquitted the mother-in-law for lack of specific evidence.
Parvati Devi v. State of Bihar now State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld the dowry death conviction of the husband but acquitted the mother-in-law due to lack of specific evidence, affirming the application of Section 304B IPC and presumption under Section 113B Indian Evidence Act based on circumstantial evidence.
Ram Ratan v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that only the accused who actually uses a deadly weapon during robbery can be convicted under Section 397 IPC, setting aside the appellant's conviction under that section while upholding his conviction for robbery under Section 392 IPC.
Ram Ratan v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that Section 397 IPC applies only to the offender who actually uses a deadly weapon during robbery, setting aside the appellant's conviction under Section 397 IPC but upholding his conviction for robbery under Section 392 IPC.