Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
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 and directing the parties to approach the Hong Kong arbitration institution.
UCO Bank v. National Textile Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of arbitration proceedings under PMA but held that liability of National Textile Corporation Ltd. for dues of Shree Sitaram Mills Ltd. must be adjudicated in recovery proceedings before the Debts Recovery Tribunal.
UCO Bank v. National Textile Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of arbitration proceedings under PMA for lack of jurisdiction but set aside the High Court's conclusion on liability, leaving the question of liability and recovery to be decided in appropriate recovery proceedings.
Union of India v. M.V. Mohanan Nair
The Supreme Court held that under the MACP Scheme, financial upgradation is limited to the next higher grade pay and not the promotional hierarchy, and that dismissal of an SLP on technical grounds does not create binding precedent.
M/S SUPER MALLS PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that a single satisfaction note by the Assessing Officer suffices under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act when the same officer has jurisdiction over both the searched person and the other person, dismissing the assessee's appeal.
M/S SUPER MALLS PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that a single satisfaction note by the same Assessing Officer for both searched person and assessee satisfies Section 153C requirements, dismissing the assessee's appeal challenging the validity of the assessment.
Ankit Ashok Jalan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Detaining Authority under COFEPOSA must independently and expeditiously consider representations against detention orders without deferring to the Central Advisory Board's opinion.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd
The Supreme Court held that where the seat of arbitration is designated, only courts at that seat have jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings, and transferred all related petitions filed elsewhere to the court at the seat.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd
The Supreme Court held that when the seat of arbitration is designated, only the courts at that seat have jurisdiction over arbitral proceedings, and applications filed elsewhere must be transferred accordingly.
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank Maryadit v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit
The Supreme Court held that Central Cooperative Banks receiving State Government funds must appoint their CEOs from cadres deputed by the Apex Society under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, harmonizing the 2016 amendment with existing provisions to preserve regulatory control.
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit
The Supreme Court held that the Apex Society has authority to appoint the CEO of a Central Cooperative Bank under Section 54(3) read with Section 49-E(2) of the Chhattisgarh Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and set aside the High Court Division Bench's contrary ruling.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing a response under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act is mandatory and the limitation period starts from receipt of notice with the complaint copy.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing a response under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act is mandatory and the limitation period starts from receipt of notice with the complaint copy.
C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that a candidate wrongfully excluded from appointment is entitled to notional seniority from the date of appointment of others in the same selection, affirmed the existence of quotas for direct recruits and promotee officers, and upheld the Administrative Committee's jurisdiction over seniority disputes.
C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a judicial officer wrongfully excluded from appointment is entitled to notional seniority from the date of appointment of other direct recruits, recognizing quotas for direct recruits and promotee officers and affirming the Administrative Committee's jurisdiction over seniority disputes.
Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana
The Supreme Court upheld lawful modification of a layout plan under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, rejecting promissory estoppel and delay-based challenges, and protecting third-party rights in land use disputes.
Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana and Others
The Supreme Court upheld lawful modification of a layout plan under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, rejecting promissory estoppel and delay-based challenges, and validated third-party rights arising from such modification.
Tulsa Devi Nirola v. Radha Nirola
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the second marriage and nomination-based exclusive entitlement to family pension, dismissing the first wife's claim despite the settlement deed partitioning the estate.
Tulsa Devi Nirola v. Radha Nirola
The Supreme Court held that family pension under Sikkim Pension Rules is payable only to the nominated wife, and a settlement deed partitioning properties precludes claims by the first wife not nominated for pension.
Patram v. Gram Panchayat Katwar
The Supreme Court held that land described as 'shamilat patti' but not used for common village purposes is not 'shamilat deh' land and does not vest in the village common body.