Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of an entire recruitment process is justified only when systemic irregularities prevent segregation of tainted candidates, affirming the principle of fairness and equality under Articles 14 and 16.
Sachin Kumar & Ors. v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of an entire recruitment process is justified only when systemic irregularities prevent segregation of tainted candidates, and relief from cancellation should be confined to those who challenge it, balancing fairness and sanctity of public employment selection.
Rahul v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellant Rahul for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, reliable testimony of close relatives, and recovery of the murder weapon, dismissing his appeal.
N. SUBRAMANIAN v. M/S ARUNA HOTELS LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that valid acknowledgements of liability restart limitation under the IBC, making the appellant's claim for salary arrears maintainable and setting aside the NCLAT order dismissing the Section 9 petition.
N. Subramanian v. M/S Aruna Hotels Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an acknowledgement of liability extends limitation under the IBC, allowing the employee's claim for salary arrears and setting aside the NCLAT's dismissal of the Section 9 petition.
SUBODH KUMAR v. SHAMIM AHMED
The Supreme Court held that mandatory compliance with the proviso to Section 17 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887, is a precondition for maintainability of applications under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC to set aside ex-parte decrees, and set aside the High Court's order allowing the tenant's application for recall of such decree.
Satpal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on a reliable dying declaration and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appellant's claim of a tutored statement.
Satpal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on a reliable dying declaration recorded by a Magistrate, dismissing the appellant's claim of a tutored statement and confirming life imprisonment for murder under Section 302 IPC.
EXCELLENCE PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court clarified that tax deduction at source under section 195 arises only if payments to foreign software suppliers constitute royalty chargeable to tax in India, remanding for fresh consideration consistent with applicable DTAAs and statutory provisions.
EXCELLENCE PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court clarified that TDS under section 195 arises only if payments to foreign software suppliers constitute taxable royalty under the Income Tax Act and applicable DTAA, remanding cases for merits determination.
Shivaji Chintappa Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove homicidal death and complete the chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
DAKSHIN HARYANA BIJLI VITRAN NIGAM LTD. v. M/S NAVIGANT TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from the date the signed arbitral award is delivered to the parties, not from the date of pronouncement or draft circulation, and allowed the appeal accordingly.
The Commissioner, Commercial Tax, U.P., Lucknow v. S/s Rujhan Studio
The Supreme Court held that unstitched embroidered ladies suits do not qualify as exempt textiles or textile made ups under UP VAT Act schedules and are taxable under the residuary entry at 12.5%.
The Commissioner, Commercial Tax, U.P., Lucknow v. S/s Rujhan Studio
The Supreme Court held that unstitched embroidered ladies' suits are not exempt textile goods under UP VAT Act and must be taxed under the residuary entry at 12.5%.
Murali alias Dhananjayan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that an appellant is entitled to enhanced compensation awarded to other landowners under the same land acquisition Notification despite procedural delays, setting aside lower courts' limitation-based rejections.
Murali alias Dhananjayan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that an appellant is entitled to enhanced compensation at par with family members for land acquired under the same Notification despite procedural delays, setting aside lower court orders dismissing his claim.
The State (GNCT of Delhi) Narcotics Control Bureau v. Lokesh Chadha
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order suspending sentence under the NDPS Act, emphasizing strict adherence to Section 37's bail conditions post-conviction and requiring strong reasons for suspension of sentence.
Munni Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of dowry death and causing death of the unborn child due to lack of specific evidence of cruelty or harassment under Section 304-B and 316 IPC.
Sonu @ Subhash Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a consensual relationship followed by a subsequent refusal to marry does not constitute rape under Section 376 IPC and quashed the charge sheet at the pre-trial stage.
M/S. CHITRALEKHA BUILDERS & ANR. v. G.I.C. EMPLOYEES SONAL VIHAR CO-OP. HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that consent decrees do not bind non-parties and dismissed the appeal challenging a consent decree passed without the appellants' participation, directing adjudication of their rights in a pending substantive suit.