Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
C.I.T. Bombay v. Tasgaon Taluka S.S.K.Ltd
The Supreme Court held that only the profit component embedded in the additional sugarcane purchase price under Clause 5A of the Control Order, 1966, is to be treated as income, remanding the matter for factual determination of profit and allowable expenditure.
C.I.T. Bombay v. Tasgaon Taluka S.S.K.Ltd
The Supreme Court held that only the profit component embedded in the additional sugarcane purchase price fixed under Clause 5A of the Sugar Cane Control Order, 1966, is includible in income, while the rest is deductible expenditure, remanding the matter for reassessment.
M.R. KRISHNA MURTHI v. THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a disabled student advocate's future earnings and endorsed mediation and annuity schemes to reform motor accident claim settlements.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Laxmi Narayan and others
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in mechanically quashing FIRs under Section 307 IPC on compromise grounds, emphasizing that serious non-compoundable offences against society cannot be quashed without proper assessment of evidence and gravity.
ANKUSH MARUTI SHINDE AND OTHERS v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA; STATE OF MAHARASHTRA v. AMBADAS LAXMAN SHINDE AND OTHERS; AMBADAS LAXMAN SHINDE AND OTHERS v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court acquitted six accused of murder and rape due to unreliable identification evidence, suppression of material facts by prosecution, and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of fair investigation and trial.
Ankush Maruti Shinde and Others v. State of Maharashtra; State of Maharashtra v. Ambadas Laxman Shinde and Others; Ambadas Laxman Shinde and Others v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court set aside convictions and death sentences due to unreliable identification evidence, unfair investigation, and suppression of material facts, emphasizing the necessity of fair trial and high-quality evidence in capital cases.
Khushwinder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the premeditated murder of six family members, affirming the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and the reliability of prosecution evidence despite minor contradictions.
Khushwinder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the premeditated murder of six family members, affirming the "rarest of rare" doctrine and rejecting challenges based on alleged contradictions and recoveries.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Lt. Col. J.B. Kuchhal
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition notifications due to illegal dispensation of inquiry and affirmed compensation at twice market value to rightful landowners under the 2013 Act.
Digamber Vaishnav & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants in a multiple murder and robbery case due to unreliable and insufficient prosecution evidence, emphasizing the necessity of corroborated and cogent proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Digamber Vaishnav & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants in a murder and robbery case due to unreliable child witness testimony, insufficient corroboration, and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
MANTRI TECHZONE PVT. LTD. v. FORWARD FOUNDATION
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's jurisdiction and environmental compensation orders, affirming its power to impose buffer zones and restorative measures for ecological protection under the NGT Act, 2010.
Mantri Techzone Pvt. Ltd. v. Forward Foundation
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's jurisdiction and orders imposing environmental compensation and buffer zones to protect Bellandur Lake and wetlands, clarifying limitation and appeal scope under the NGT Act.
Kakadia Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer Ward 1(3)
The Supreme Court held that the Settlement Commission lacks jurisdiction to waive interest under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C beyond Board circular relief and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, setting aside the High Court's modification of the Settlement Commission's order.
Kakadia Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer Ward 1(3)
The Supreme Court held that the Settlement Commission lacks jurisdiction to waive statutory interest under the Income Tax Act and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication in accordance with binding precedents.
Sudhakar Baburao Nangnure v. Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende
The Supreme Court upheld the catch-up rule entitling a senior general category officer to regain seniority over a junior reserved category promotee, clarifying the applicability of reservation and consequential seniority under Article 16(4A) and Maharashtra law.
Sudhakar Baburao Nangnure v. Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende
The Supreme Court upheld the catch-up rule, invalidated ad-hoc promotion-based seniority of a reserved category officer promoted on an ultra vires circular, and clarified the constitutional and statutory requirements for consequential seniority in reservation promotions.
Khoday Distilleries Ltd. and Others v. Sri Mahadeshwara Sahakara Sakkare Karkhane Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that dismissal of a special leave petition by a non-speaking order does not bar the High Court from entertaining a review petition against its judgment, clarifying the scope of the doctrine of merger and review jurisdiction.
State of Gujarat v. Jayeshbhai Kanjibhai Kalathiya
The Supreme Court held that State Governments lack power under the MMDR Act to prohibit inter-State movement of legally mined minor minerals, striking down Gujarat’s rules as ultra vires and violative of Article 301.
State of Gujarat v. Jayeshbhai Kanjibhai Kalathiya
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's power under the MMDR Act to prohibit inter-state movement of minor minerals like sand, ruling such regulation does not violate Article 301 of the Constitution.