Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
The Inspector General of Registration, Tamil Nadu & Ors. v. K. Baskaran
The Supreme Court held that delegation of ancillary tasks by the appellate authority under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act is permissible, and the three-month time limit for passing final orders is directory, thereby setting aside the High Court's invalidation of valuation proceedings.
The Inspector General of Registration, Tamil Nadu & Ors. v. K. Baskaran
The Supreme Court held that deputing subordinate officers for inspections under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act does not amount to unlawful delegation, and the three-month time limit in the Rules is directory, thereby restoring the appellate authority’s orders enhancing stamp duty.
Warad Murti Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed a Larger Bench to reconsider the seniority and confirmation rights of Madhya Pradesh State Administrative Service probationers who failed to clear departmental examinations within the prescribed probation period, emphasizing the interplay of relevant service rules and prior precedents.
Vinodchandra Sakarlal Kapadia v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that Sections 43 and 63 of the Bombay Tenancy Act do not bar testamentary disposition of agricultural land to non-agriculturists, restricting only inter vivos transfers requiring prior sanction.
Vinodchandra Sakarlal Kapadia v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that Sections 43 and 63 of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act do not bar transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists by testamentary disposition (Will), restricting the term 'transfer' to inter vivos transactions requiring prior sanction.
M.H. Uma Maheshwari & Ors. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award by holding that future prospects must be granted at 30% for a deceased aged 40-50 years and disallowed the High Court's reduction of compensation.
M.H. Uma Maheshwari & Ors. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, holding that future prospects must be calculated at 30% for a deceased aged between 40 and 50 years, rejecting the High Court's reduction to 15%.
Bikram Chatterji & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court granted NBCC immunity while completing Amrapali projects, upheld interest on diverted funds, rejected release of FAR to authorities, dismissed challenges to forensic audit findings, and directed banks to release home loans with reasonable interest on dues to authorities.
SRI ANTHONY alias ANTHONY SWAMY v. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, K.S.R.T.C.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident case by properly assessing permanent disability and its impact on future earnings, medical expenses, and loss of amenities.
U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION v. RAJENDRI DEVI
The Supreme Court held that the insurance company is liable to pay compensation for a motor accident involving a bus operated under contract by a corporation, overruling earlier rulings that held the corporation solely liable.
Chandrakanta Tiwari v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, liability for compensation is no-fault, the multiplier must be based on the victim's age, and restored the MACT award with modification, allowing the claimant's appeal.
Chandrakanta Tiwari v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, no-fault liability applies and the claimant is entitled to compensation without proving negligence, correcting the multiplier and restoring the MACT award.
Addissery Raghavan v. Cheruvalath Krishnadasan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court in revisional jurisdiction under the Kerala Rent Control Act cannot reappreciate evidence and set aside eviction findings unless perverse, restoring the Appellate Authority’s order denying eviction on bonafide requirement and comparative hardship grounds.
Addissery Raghavan v. Cheruvalath Krishnadasan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court in revisional jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or substitute findings of fact of the Rent Control Appellate Authority unless perverse, and restored the appellate authority's order denying eviction on landlord's bonafide requirement under Section 11(8) of the Kerala Rent Control Act.
Ramnath & Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that specialized services rendered from India to foreign enterprises, resulting in foreign exchange earnings, qualify for deduction under Section 80-O of the Income Tax Act, reversing the High Court's denial of such benefit.
State of Orissa v. M/S B. Engineers & Builders Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the contractor's right to reimbursement of sales tax paid on works contracts under contractual and statutory provisions, quashing the State's contrary Circular.
State of Orissa v. M/S B. Engineers & Builders Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the contractor's right to reimbursement of sales tax paid on works contracts under contractual and statutory provisions, quashing the State Government's contrary circular.
Shakti Bhog Food Industries Ltd v. The Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that under Article 113 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the right to sue accrues upon clear denial by the defendant, and plaints filed within three years thereafter cannot be rejected as barred by limitation under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC.
Shakti Bhog Food Industries Ltd v. The Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that under Article 113 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period runs from the last accrual of cause of action, and a plaint disclosing a continuing cause of action filed within three years thereof cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC as barred by limitation.
Somasundaram @ Somu v. State Represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for the conspiracy, abduction, and murder of an ex-MLA based on cumulative circumstantial evidence, confessions, and vicarious liability principles despite absence of the body and acquittal of some accused.