Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Private Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the State Commission's jurisdiction to modify renewable energy PPAs to align tariffs with regulatory frameworks, dismissing appeals challenging tariff revisions under the REC mechanism.
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited v. 63 Moons Technologies Limited & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the primacy of the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom in approving the resolution plan, validating the clause allowing the Successful Resolution Applicant to appropriate recoveries from Avoidance Applications under Section 66 of the IBC, and limited judicial interference to specified grounds.
Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for criminal breach of trust and cheating arising from non-payment for goods, holding that no prima facie offence was made out and emphasizing the distinct legal requirements for such offences.
आयुक्त, वाणिज्य कर, लखनऊ, यूपी v. एस/एस रूझान स्टूतिडयो
The Supreme Court held that cutting and embroidery transform cloth into taxable goods under Schedule V of the UP VAT Act, allowing the revenue's appeal and reversing the High Court's exemption order.
Col Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the trial by General Court Martial was barred by the three-year limitation under Section 122 of the Army Act and quashed the trial order, while allowing disciplinary proceedings to continue.
Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against in-law appellants due to general omnibus allegations lacking specific roles, emphasizing caution against misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes.
Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against in-law appellants in a matrimonial dispute due to general omnibus allegations lacking specific role attribution, emphasizing caution against misuse of Section 498A IPC.
Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) are exhaustive, fundamental rights are enforceable only against the State, and Ministers’ official statements can attract State liability, while emphasizing the need for voluntary codes of conduct and legislative clarity on constitutional tort.
Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (Biscuit Division) v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that failure of the appropriate Government to pass a reasoned order within 60 days on an application for closure under Section 25-O of the Industrial Disputes Act results in deemed permission to close, and communications by unauthorized officers do not constitute valid orders.
B.R.K. AATHITHAN v. SUN GROUP
The Supreme Court held that a second criminal complaint under Sections 499 and 500 IPC is not maintainable after dismissal of the first complaint by a Magistrate who applied judicial mind, absent exceptional circumstances.
Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the question whether, in absence of direct evidence from the complainant, guilt under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act can be inferred from other evidence, emphasizing that proof of demand is essential and mere recovery of tainted notes is insufficient.
Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the question whether, in absence of direct evidence from the complainant, demand of illegal gratification can be proved by inferential or circumstantial evidence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
ADANI POWER LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that customs duty cannot be levied on electrical energy cleared from an SEZ to the DTA absent a lawful charging provision, invalidated successive notifications imposing such duty, and directed refund of amounts paid.
Life Insurance Corporation of India and Another v. Sunita
The Supreme Court held that accident benefit under a life insurance policy is not payable if the policy had lapsed on the accident date and was revived only after the accident without disclosure, emphasizing strict construction and utmost good faith in insurance contracts.
Anoop Bartaria v. Dy. Director Enforcement
The Supreme Court held that offences under the PMLA are cognizable and non-bailable, knowledge of proceeds of crime is not essential for money laundering offence, and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate.
Anoop Bartaria v. Dy. Director Enforcement
The Supreme Court upheld that offences under the PMLA are cognizable and non-bailable, and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the prosecution complaint alleging money laundering, emphasizing that knowledge of dealing with proceeds of crime is not a sine qua non for offence under the Act.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Malana Power Company Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the consumer commission's order allowing the insured's claim under a special contingency insurance policy, holding no suppression or fraud was proved to justify repudiation.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Malana Power Company Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the insured's claim under a Special Contingency Insurance Policy, ruling no suppression of material facts occurred and repudiation by insurer was unjustified.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Vedic Resorts and Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the consumer commission's order directing the insurer to pay the claim, holding that the insurer failed to prove the loss was excluded under the malicious damage clause.
KASHMIRI LAL SHARMA v. HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that extension of retirement age granted to visually impaired employees must be extended to all specified disabilities under the Disabilities Acts but such extension granted by an Office Memorandum can be withdrawn, entitling the appellant to continuation in service only until the withdrawal date.