Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Suresh Chand and Anr v. Suresh Chander Thr LRs and Ors
The Supreme Court held that under the Rajasthan Pre-emption Act, 1966, a person with a superior right of pre-emption prevails over a transferee with an equal or inferior right, dismissing the appeal and upholding the lower courts' decisions.
M/S. ANANDA SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST v. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a newly registered trust can be granted registration under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act based on its objects and proposed activities without prior activities, and non-expenditure on charitable purposes alone does not justify refusal or cancellation of registration.
M/S. ANANDA SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST v. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that a newly registered trust can be granted registration under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act based on its objects and proposed activities even if no activities have yet been undertaken.
Sanjeev Kapoor v. Chandana Kapoor
The Supreme Court held that the Family Court can set aside its earlier maintenance order under Section 125 Cr.P.C. despite the embargo of Section 362 Cr.P.C., as the Code expressly permits alteration or cancellation of such orders to advance social justice.
Sanjeev Kapoor v. Chandana Kapoor
The Supreme Court held that the embargo under Section 362 Cr.P.C. does not bar a Family Court from altering or setting aside maintenance orders under Section 125 Cr.P.C., thereby upholding the restoration of the maintenance petition.
Suresh Chand and Anr v. Suresh Chander (D) Thr LRs and Ors
The Supreme Court upheld that under the Rajasthan Pre-emption Act, 1966, a person with a superior right of pre-emption prevails over one with an equal or inferior right, dismissing the appeal challenging this principle.
DR. HIRA LAL v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that pension and gratuity cannot be withheld during pending criminal proceedings unless statutory rules permit it, overruling administrative circulars and directing payment of withheld amounts prior to the 2012 amendment.
Dr. Hira Lal v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that pension and gratuity cannot be withheld by executive instructions during pending proceedings before 2012, but withholding up to 10% pension is permissible post-2012 amendment under Rule 43(c) of Bihar Pension Rules.
Vitran Nigam Limited & Anr v. Rahamatullah Khan alias Rahamjulla
The Supreme Court held that electricity charges become 'first due' on the date of original billing, barring disconnection for supplementary demands raised after two years due to billing mistakes, though such demands may be recovered by other means.
The State of Maharashtra v. Pan India Paryatan Limited
The Supreme Court held that amusement parks are liable to pay entertainment duty as per the concessional rates under Section 3(5)(a) alone, rejecting the applicability of Section 3(2) rebate on lump sum admission tickets.
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.