Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
M/S NETSITY SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Supreme Court set aside bail granted to accused in a large-scale cheating case, emphasizing the need to consider accused's conduct and investigation material before granting bail in economic offences.
EXECUTIVE TRADING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED v. GROW WELL MERCANTILE PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, a defendant cannot file a reply without first obtaining leave to defend, and set aside the High Court order permitting otherwise.
Arshad Neyaz Khan v. State of Jharkhand & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for failure to establish fraudulent intention under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, emphasizing prevention of abuse of criminal law.
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa v. Rajiv Nareshchandra Narula
The Supreme Court quashed disciplinary proceedings against an advocate for lack of prima facie satisfaction under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders before referral to disciplinary inquiry.
U.P. ASBESTOS LIMITED v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN & OTHERS
The Supreme Court upheld a Rajasthan VAT exemption on asbestos cement products containing fly ash, ruling it constitutionally valid differentiation under Article 304(a) and not discriminatory against inter-State trade.
HLV Limited v. PBSAMP Projects Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that compound interest cannot be claimed beyond the simple interest awarded by the arbitral tribunal under a contractually agreed interest regime, restoring the executing court's order rejecting such claim.
Rajnesh Sharma v. M/S. Business Park Town Planners Ltd.
The Supreme Court increased the interest rate on delayed possession refund from 9% to 18% per annum, emphasizing fairness and parity with the builder's interest charged on delayed payments.
RAMA BAI v. M/S AMIT MINERALS
The Supreme Court held that an insurer is absolved from liability if the driver lacked a valid licence at the time of the accident but must initially pay compensation and recover it from the insured under the 'pay and recover' doctrine.
Shobhit Kumar Mittal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed a vague FIR under Sections 323 and 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the need for specific allegations to prevent misuse of criminal law.
Anukul Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings instituted maliciously over a civil dispute, holding that such abuse of process warrants intervention under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Satheesh V.K. v. The Federal Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a second special leave petition challenging the same order is not maintainable after unconditional withdrawal of the first without permission, and no appeal lies against an order refusing review, thereby dismissing the appellant's appeals.
High Court of Madhya Pradesh v. Jyotsna Dohalia
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its review jurisdiction by reopening a dismissed writ petition to direct recomputation of cut-off marks and a fresh examination in judicial service recruitment, and set aside the impugned order.
Airports Authority of India v. Commissioner of Service Tax
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of service tax on Airports Authority of India's services related to export cargo handling at airports under 'Airport Services' from 10.09.2004, rejecting the exclusion claimed under cargo handling service definition.
Abhimanue v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court allowed appeals against revocation of bail in a murder case, emphasizing the distinction between cancellation and revocation of bail and balancing liberty with trial integrity by imposing stringent bail conditions.
Jyotshna Singh v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that an officer is entitled to retrospective promotion and consequential benefits when departmental proceedings initiated after long delay are quashed, directing compliance with interest for delay.
Nagamma @ Nagarathna & Ors. v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and inadmissibility of extra judicial confessions made inside the police station.
M. Rajendran & Ors. v. M/S KPK Oils and Protiens India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court examined the scope of the borrower's right of redemption under amended Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act and the validity of a Sale Certificate issued after auction of secured assets, emphasizing procedural compliance and statutory remedies.
Surendra Khawse v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet alleging rape on the ground that the criminal proceedings were instituted with mala fide intent and an ulterior motive, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
ALL INDIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION v. RAHUL MEHRA
The Supreme Court upheld the inclusion of eminent players with voting rights in AIFF's General Body, refined governance and disqualification norms, and directed expeditious elections under a new Constitution aligned with national and international sports governance standards.
Kaveri Plastics v. Mahdoom Bawa BahruDeen Noorul
A demand notice under Section 138 of the NI Act must specify the exact cheque amount; any discrepancy, including typographical errors, invalidates the notice and the complaint.