Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Devarajan Raman v. Bank of India Limited
The Supreme Court held that adjudicating authorities must determine Resolution Professional fees based on reasoned consideration of bids and CoC approval, setting aside arbitrary fee fixation orders and remanding for fresh decision.
Shri Kshetrimayum Maheshkumar Singh v. Manipur University
The Supreme Court upheld the amended reservation percentages for SC, ST, and OBC candidates in Manipur University as per the 2012 Amendment to the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, affirming that the provisos apply to all CEIs in the specified North Eastern region including Manipur.
M/S. DURGA WELDING WORKS v. CHIEF ENGINEER, RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the arbitration petition under Section 11(6) due to the appellant's failure to pursue it, affirming that only the High Court can appoint an arbitrator once such a petition is filed.
Sandoz Private Limited v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court held that EOUs procure goods duty-free under the FTP and are not entitled to TED refund, while DTA suppliers may claim refund subject to conditions, clarifying the effect of the DGFT policy circular and amendment notification.
Shobhabai Narayan Shinde v. The Divisional Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that no appeal lies before the Divisional Commissioner against the Collector's order rejecting disqualification under Section 14B(1) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959, and set aside the impugned orders allowing such appeals.
Ellora Paper Mills Limited v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that arbitrators who become ineligible under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act, 1996 lose their mandate by operation of law, requiring appointment of a fresh arbitrator, and set aside the High Court's order refusing such appointment.
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.
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The Supreme Court upheld the appellate authority's power under the Industrial Disputes Act to set aside a dismissal order when departmental inquiry findings are not supported by evidence, reinstating the employee with all benefits.
Standard Chartered Bank v. R. C. Srivastava
The Supreme Court upheld the reinstatement of a dismissed bank employee by the appellate authority, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review over internal inquiries and the discretionary power under Section 11(k) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 2002 BSNL Recruitment Rules for Assistant Director (O.L), directing grant of promotions and benefits to appellants, clarifying that subsequent 2005 Rules do not nullify accrued rights.