Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Sardar Ali Khan v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings alleging forgery and cheating over a disputed sale deed pending civil adjudication, holding such criminal prosecution an abuse of process.
Indian Social Action Forum (INSAF) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of provisions regulating foreign contributions to organisations of a political nature, holding that the powers conferred are not vague or arbitrary and that fundamental rights under Article 19 are not available to non-citizen organisations.
Indian Social Action Forum (INSAF) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 5(1) and 5(4) of the FCRA 2010 and related Rules, holding that the power to declare organisations of political nature is not vague and that only organisations involved in active politics can be barred from receiving foreign contributions.
M/s. Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a secured creditor's prior charge on property prevails over subsequent Income Tax attachment, validating the appellant's purchase and transfer of the property despite the Income Tax Department's attachment.
M/s. Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a prior secured charge and sale under the DRT take precedence over subsequent Income Tax Act attachments, allowing the appellant's appeal for property transfer.
Poonam Devi and Others v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a truck driver’s death while fetching water and bathing during a journey arose out of and in the course of employment under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, restoring compensation to his legal heirs.
Poonam Devi and Others v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a truck driver’s death while fetching water and bathing during a journey arose out of and in the course of employment under the doctrine of notional extension, entitling legal heirs to compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
M. Vanaja v. M. Sarla Devi
The Supreme Court held that failure to prove adoption in accordance with the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, including consent and ceremony, precludes recognition as an adopted child and entitlement to partition of adoptive parents' property.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Nagpur v. M/s Universal Ferro & Allied Chemicals Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that a 100% EOU undertaking job-work with DTA units under the EXIM Policy is entitled to excise duty exemption under Notification No.8/97, rejecting Revenue's claim for duty and penalties.
M/S NANDAN BIOMATRIX LTD. v. S. AMBIKA DEVI
The Supreme Court held that a small farmer engaged in cultivation under a buyback agreement is a "consumer" under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, as the activity is for livelihood by self-employment and not excluded as resale or commercial purpose.
M/S NANDAN BIOMATRIX LTD. v. S. AMBIKA DEVI & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a small farmer growing crops under a buyback agreement is a "consumer" under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and is entitled to its protection against seed companies.
Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal
The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, acquisition lapses only if neither possession is taken nor compensation is paid (tendered), reading 'or' conjunctively, and clarified the meaning of 'paid' and the effect of interim court orders.
Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act only if both possession is not taken and compensation is not paid (tendered), interpreting 'or' conjunctively and clarifying that tendering compensation suffices even if refused.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Nagpur v. M/s Universal Ferro & Allied Chemicals Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that EOUs undertaking job-work for DTA units with valid permissions under the EXIM Policy are entitled to exemption from excise duty under the relevant notification, rejecting Revenue's demand for duty and penalties.
M.S. Bhavani and Anr. v. M.S. Raghu Nandan
The Supreme Court held that a Will granting absolute ownership to a widow over property empowers her to validly sell it without consulting heirs, rendering a clandestine sale deed binding despite heirs' objections.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Udaipur v. M/s. Chetak Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a company succeeding a partnership firm by conversion under Part IX of the Companies Act is entitled to claim deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act for infrastructure projects entered into by the firm.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Udaipur v. M/s. Chetak Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a company succeeding a partnership firm under Part IX of the Companies Act is entitled to claim deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act for operating an infrastructure facility, as all rights and liabilities vest by operation of law in the company.
Suborno Bose v. Enforcement Directorate
The Supreme Court held that a Managing Director who takes charge after an initial contravention under FEMA but fails to rectify the continuing offence is liable for penalty under Section 10(6) and Section 42 of the FEMA Act.
Manoj Suryavanshi v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the brutal murder of three minor children based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and proper procedural compliance.
Mankastu Impex Private Limited v. Airvisual Limited
The Supreme Court held that the arbitration seat being Hong Kong excludes Indian courts' jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act to appoint an arbitrator, dismissing the petition accordingly.