Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
M/S NANDAN BIOMATRIX LTD. v. S. AMBIKA DEVI & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a small farmer growing crops under a buyback agreement is a "consumer" under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and is entitled to its protection against seed companies.
Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal
The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, acquisition lapses only if neither possession is taken nor compensation is paid (tendered), reading 'or' conjunctively, and clarified the meaning of 'paid' and the effect of interim court orders.
Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act only if both possession is not taken and compensation is not paid (tendered), interpreting 'or' conjunctively and clarifying that tendering compensation suffices even if refused.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Nagpur v. M/s Universal Ferro & Allied Chemicals Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that EOUs undertaking job-work for DTA units with valid permissions under the EXIM Policy are entitled to exemption from excise duty under the relevant notification, rejecting Revenue's demand for duty and penalties.
M.S. Bhavani and Anr. v. M.S. Raghu Nandan
The Supreme Court held that a Will granting absolute ownership to a widow over property empowers her to validly sell it without consulting heirs, rendering a clandestine sale deed binding despite heirs' objections.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Udaipur v. M/s. Chetak Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a company succeeding a partnership firm by conversion under Part IX of the Companies Act is entitled to claim deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act for infrastructure projects entered into by the firm.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Udaipur v. M/s. Chetak Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a company succeeding a partnership firm under Part IX of the Companies Act is entitled to claim deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act for operating an infrastructure facility, as all rights and liabilities vest by operation of law in the company.
Suborno Bose v. Enforcement Directorate
The Supreme Court held that a Managing Director who takes charge after an initial contravention under FEMA but fails to rectify the continuing offence is liable for penalty under Section 10(6) and Section 42 of the FEMA Act.
Manoj Suryavanshi v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the brutal murder of three minor children based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and proper procedural compliance.
Mankastu Impex Private Limited v. Airvisual Limited
The Supreme Court held that the arbitration seat being Hong Kong excludes Indian courts' jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act to appoint an arbitrator, dismissing the petition accordingly.
Mankastu Impex Private Limited v. Airvisual Limited
The Supreme Court held that the arbitration seat being Hong Kong excludes Indian courts' jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act to appoint an arbitrator, dismissing the petition and directing the parties to approach the Hong Kong arbitration institution.
UCO Bank v. National Textile Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of arbitration proceedings under PMA but held that liability of National Textile Corporation Ltd. for dues of Shree Sitaram Mills Ltd. must be adjudicated in recovery proceedings before the Debts Recovery Tribunal.
UCO Bank v. National Textile Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of arbitration proceedings under PMA for lack of jurisdiction but set aside the High Court's conclusion on liability, leaving the question of liability and recovery to be decided in appropriate recovery proceedings.
Union of India v. M.V. Mohanan Nair
The Supreme Court held that under the MACP Scheme, financial upgradation is limited to the next higher grade pay and not the promotional hierarchy, and that dismissal of an SLP on technical grounds does not create binding precedent.
M/S SUPER MALLS PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that a single satisfaction note by the Assessing Officer suffices under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act when the same officer has jurisdiction over both the searched person and the other person, dismissing the assessee's appeal.
M/S SUPER MALLS PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that a single satisfaction note by the same Assessing Officer for both searched person and assessee satisfies Section 153C requirements, dismissing the assessee's appeal challenging the validity of the assessment.
Ankit Ashok Jalan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Detaining Authority under COFEPOSA must independently and expeditiously consider representations against detention orders without deferring to the Central Advisory Board's opinion.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd
The Supreme Court held that where the seat of arbitration is designated, only courts at that seat have jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings, and transferred all related petitions filed elsewhere to the court at the seat.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd
The Supreme Court held that when the seat of arbitration is designated, only the courts at that seat have jurisdiction over arbitral proceedings, and applications filed elsewhere must be transferred accordingly.
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank Maryadit v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit
The Supreme Court held that Central Cooperative Banks receiving State Government funds must appoint their CEOs from cadres deputed by the Apex Society under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, harmonizing the 2016 amendment with existing provisions to preserve regulatory control.