Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Ashish Seth v. Sumit Mittal
The Supreme Court held the Mittal Group and TFIPL liable for contempt for willful non-compliance of a settlement incorporated in its order, granting them two months to fulfill their obligations while dismissing the counter contempt petitions by the Seth Group.
Maximal Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashish Seth
The Supreme Court held the Mittal Group liable for contempt for willful non-compliance of a court-approved settlement, granting them time to fulfill obligations including payment of development charges and license renewals, while dismissing their contempt petitions against the Seth Group.
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 416 OF 2020 [ARISING OUT OF SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION [CRL] NO.2908 OF 2019] xxxx v. xxxx & ORS. .
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC as the 498A complaint was time-barred and the allegations under 406 IPC were unsustainable, holding the criminal complaint to be an abuse of process.
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 416 OF 2020 [ARISING OUT OF SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION [CRL] NO.2908 OF 2019] xxxx v. xxxx & ORS. .
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, holding the complaint time-barred and the criminal proceedings an abuse of process.
Shivakumar v. Sharanabasappa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the contested Will was not genuine due to suspicious circumstances and discrepancies, dismissing the plaintiffs' appeal.
Shivakumar v. Sharanabasappa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the contested Will was not genuine due to suspicious circumstances, dismissing the plaintiffs' appeal for declaration of ownership based on that Will.
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India v. Alimenta S.A.
The Supreme Court held that a contract expressly providing for cancellation upon lawful government export prohibition becomes void under Section 32 of the Indian Contract Act, rendering a foreign arbitration award for damages unenforceable as against Indian public policy.
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India v. Alimenta S.A.
The Supreme Court held that a contract voided by lawful government export prohibition under an express contractual clause cannot give rise to damages, and enforcement of a foreign arbitration award ignoring this is against public policy and unenforceable.
West U.P. Sugar Mills Association & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State Government has the power to fix a sugarcane price above the Central minimum price without repugnancy, resolving conflicting precedents on legislative competence under the Concurrent List.
Union of India v. M/s V.V.F Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the Government's power to amend excise duty exemption notifications in public interest, ruling that promissory estoppel does not bar such statutory modifications in fiscal matters.
Chebrolu Leela Prasad Rao v. State of A.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the Governor's power under Schedule V to provide 100% reservation for Scheduled Tribe teachers in scheduled areas, ruling that such orders override fundamental rights and do not conflict with Article 371D.
Hira Singh and Another v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court held that for punishment under the NDPS Act, the entire weight of the narcotic drug mixture including neutral substances must be considered, overruling the earlier decision that considered only pure drug content.
Hira Singh and Another v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court held that for punishment under the NDPS Act, the entire mixture including neutral substances must be considered in determining quantity thresholds, overruling the earlier decision that considered only pure drug content.
Anjuman E Shiate Ali & Anr. v. Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that plots reserved as open spaces in an approved 1967 layout cannot be used for construction despite a subsequent development plan indicating residential use.
Anjuman E Shiate Ali & Anr. v. Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that plots reserved as open spaces in an approved 1967 layout cannot be used for construction despite a subsequent development plan showing them as residential.
Mayor Municipal Corporation v. Govind Bajirao Navpute
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory nature of statutory timelines under the MRTP Act, dismissed the appeal, and affirmed the High Court's quashing of the draft development plan notification and illegal extension of time.
Mayor Municipal Corporation v. Govind Bajirao Navpute
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a delayed draft development plan notification under the MRTP Act, affirming the mandatory nature of statutory time limits and the limited jurisdiction of delegated authorities to grant extensions.
Shankar Sakharam Kenjale v. Narayan Krishna Gade
The Supreme Court held that the mortgagor’s right of redemption survives the resumption and regrant of watan land under the Abolition Act, and any advantage gained by the mortgagee through regrant must be held for the mortgagor’s benefit under Section 90 of the Indian Trusts Act.
Shankar Sakharam Kenjale v. Narayan Krishna Gade
The Supreme Court held that a permanent Mirashi tenant’s right of redemption survives the Abolition Act and re-grant to the mortgagee, who must hold the benefit of re-grant for the mortgagor under Section 90 of the Indian Trusts Act.
Dr. Thingujam Achouba Singh v. Dr. H. Nabachandra Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s quashing of the RIMS Director recruitment advertisement, holding that non-notification of amended rules does not invalidate recruitment and eligibility criteria are within employer’s discretion.