Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Kanwal Tanuj v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that the CBI can investigate offences committed in Delhi involving a Central Government undertaking without prior consent of the State Government, even if a State public servant is accused, and struck down the proviso restricting such investigation as unconstitutional.
Nisha Priya Bhatia v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 135 permitting compulsory retirement of intelligence officers without inquiry under Article 311, dismissing the appellant's challenge to her compulsory retirement as lawful and non-punitive.
Nisha Priya Bhatia v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 135 of the R&AW Rules and dismissed the appellant's challenge to her compulsory retirement, holding it to be a non-penal administrative action not attracting Article 311 safeguards.
Paul v. T. Mohan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside an auction sale in execution proceedings where the guarantor had paid all dues and obtained a no-dues certificate, emphasizing protection of the right to property and the court's inherent powers.
Paul v. T. Mohan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside an auction sale of secured property where the guarantor had paid the entire dues and obtained a no-dues certificate, emphasizing protection of property rights despite procedural lapses.
Sujata Kohli v. Registrar General, High Court of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of phased ACR grading criteria for promotion of Delhi Higher Judicial Service officers to District Judge posts, rejecting claims of non-communication and retrospective prejudice.
Sujata Kohli v. Registrar General, High Court of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's phased ACR-based promotion criteria for Delhi Higher Judicial Service officers, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and violation of constitutional rights.
Mohd. Asif Naseer v. West Watch Company
The Supreme Court upheld eviction of tenant on bona fide personal need where six months' prior notice sent under certificate of posting and filed with affidavit was held valid service under the Rent Control Act.
Mohd. Asif Naseer v. West Watch Company
The Supreme Court held that notice sent under certificate of posting with affidavit satisfies the six months' prior notice requirement under Section 21(1)(a) of the U.P. Rent Control Act, allowing eviction on bona fide personal use grounds.
FIRM RAJASTHAN UDYOG v. HINDUSTAN ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIES LTD
An Arbitration Award fixing only the price of land cannot be executed as a decree for specific performance of the sale agreement absent a concluded contract or valid decree, and execution courts cannot direct sale deed execution beyond the Award's terms.
FIRM RAJASTHAN UDYOG v. HINDUSTAN ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIES LTD
An Arbitration Award fixing only the price of land cannot be executed as a decree for specific performance of sale when the underlying agreement grants an option to purchase and the suit for specific performance is withdrawn.
Yum! Restaurants (Marketing) Private Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the appellant company does not qualify as a mutual concern due to lack of identity between contributors and beneficiaries and discretionary contributions, rendering its surplus income taxable under the Income Tax Act.
Yum! Restaurants (Marketing) Private Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the assessee company did not qualify as a mutual concern due to contributions from non-members and discretionary control by the parent company, rendering its surplus taxable under the Income Tax Act.
Union of India v. Exide Industries Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of clause (f) of Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allowing deduction for leave encashment payments only on actual payment, overruling the mercantile system for this purpose.
Union of India v. Exide Industries Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of clause (f) of Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allowing deductions for leave encashment liabilities only on actual payment, overruling the High Court's decision and affirming legislative power to regulate tax deductions prospectively.
Arvind Singh v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of appellants for kidnapping and murder of a minor, affirming the applicability of last seen theory, common intention, and ransom demand under Sections 364A and 302 IPC.
Aneesh Kumar V.S. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court Full Bench ruling that the first Ranked List for police sub-inspector recruitment expired on 1.6.2016, barring appellants from claiming vacancies reported thereafter.
Union of India & Anr v. U.A.E. Exchange Centre
The Supreme Court held that liaison offices performing only preparatory or auxiliary activities under RBI permission do not constitute a permanent establishment under the India-UAE DTAA, and thus no income is taxable in India from such offices.
Basir Ahmed Sisodiya v. The Income Tax Officer
The Supreme Court set aside the addition of Rs. 2,26,000 as unexplained cash credits under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act after the assessee proved the genuineness of the credits through affidavits and statements of unregistered dealers.
Basir Ahmed Sisodiya v. The Income Tax Officer
The Supreme Court set aside an addition of Rs. 2,26,000 under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act after subsequent evidence established the genuineness of alleged cash credits initially treated as bogus.