Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
The State of Maharashtra v. Pan India Paryatan Limited
The Supreme Court held that amusement parks are liable to pay entertainment duty as per Section 3(1)(b) and Section 3(5)(a) of the Bombay Entertainments Duty Act, rejecting the claim for concessional rates under Section 3(2) for lump sum admission tickets.
Shakti Nath & Ors. v. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment No.3 Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld an ICC arbitral award and approved a consent settlement for payment of Rs.107.50 crore, dismissing the appeal challenging the award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shakti Nath & Ors. v. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment No.3 Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld an ICC arbitral award and approved consent terms for settlement and enforcement, dismissing the appeal challenging the award.
The Secretary, Ministry of Defence v. Babita Puniya & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of women Short Service Commission officers in the Indian Army to Permanent Commissions at par with men, validating the 2019 policy while mandating compliance with earlier court directions and prohibiting unjustified discrimination.
Adani Gas Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
The Supreme Court upheld the PNGRB's grant of CGD network authorisations, ruling that the 2011 Census data does not limit bidding parameters and that the Board's discretion to reject unreasonably high or low bids must be exercised case-by-case.
Adani Gas Limited v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
The Supreme Court upheld the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board's discretion in evaluating CGD network bids without binding limits based on 2011 Census data, dismissing challenges to the grant of authorisations.
CAB SECURITIES LIMITED v. NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by CAB Securities Limited against the Securities Appellate Tribunal's order, condoning the delay but finding no merit to interfere.
CAB SECURITIES LIMITED v. NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED
The Supreme Court dismissed CAB Securities Limited's appeal against the Securities Appellate Tribunal's order and condoned the delay in filing the appeal.
State of Karnataka & Anr v. N. Gangaraj
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot reappreciate evidence in departmental disciplinary proceedings and restored the dismissal of a police officer despite his criminal acquittal, emphasizing limited judicial review scope.
M/S. NOLA RAM DULICHAND DAL MILLS & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the Government's clarification excluding 100% Export Oriented Units and SEZ units from export incentives under the Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojna, dismissing the appellants' challenge to the Circular as a valid policy decision.
M/S. NOLA RAM DULICHAND DAL MILLS & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the Government's Circular excluding 100% Export Oriented Units from export incentive benefits under the Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojna, affirming the validity of policy clarifications without formal amendment.
Vinod Ravjibhai Rajput v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an employee validly appointed prior to new recruitment rules is entitled to reinstatement with continuity of service and benefits, rejecting retrospective application of later rules to deny such rights.
Vinod Ravjibhai Rajput v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that reinstatement following illegal termination includes continuity of service and benefits from the original appointment date, rejecting retrospective application of later recruitment rules and denying back wages for periods not worked.
M/S BASPA ORGANICS LIMITED v. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld repudiation of an insurance claim due to the insured’s failure to obtain and disclose the required licence for storing Hexane under the Petroleum Act and Rules, affirming breach of policy conditions.
Chandigarh Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal, setting aside the arbitrator's unreasoned award of 93.12% premium and directing payment at 35.02% premium with interest, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned awards under contract terms.
APS FOREX SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. SHAKTI INTERNATIONAL FASHION LINKERS
The Supreme Court held that admission of cheque issuance and signature creates a rebuttable presumption of debt under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and failure to rebut it warrants conviction under Section 138 for cheque dishonour.
Sobha Hibiscus Condominium v. Managing Director, M/s. Sobha Developers Ltd. & Anr.
A statutory condominium body under the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act is not a recognised consumer association under the Consumer Protection Act, but voluntary consumer associations can file complaints on behalf of multiple consumers.
Sobha Hibiscus Condominium v. Managing Director, M/s. Sobha Developers Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a statutory condominium body is not a voluntary consumer association under the Consumer Protection Act and lacks locus standi, but recognised consumer associations can file complaints on behalf of multiple consumers and joint complaints require inherent permission upon admission.
C. Doddanarayana Reddy v. C. Jayarama Reddy
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in overturning concurrent findings of fact regarding the plaintiff's minority and validity of a release deed, dismissing the suit and restoring the lower courts' decisions.
C. Doddanarayana Reddy v. C. Jayarama Reddy
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in interfering with concurrent findings of fact regarding plaintiff's minority and validity of release deed, dismissing the suit and restoring lower courts' decisions.