Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Kalpana Banik & Ors v. Swapan Kumar Paul & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the municipal authorities' lawful demand for property tax under Section 334, dismissing the appellants' appeal and affirming the requirement to pay the full tax liability.
Dr. H.K. Sharma v. Shri Ram Lal
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered agreement to sell a tenanted property does not ipso facto terminate the tenancy, and a landlord can seek eviction on bona fide need grounds under the U.P. Urban Buildings Act.
Satya Raj Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302/34 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony and reasonable explanation for delay in lodging FIR, dismissing the appeal.
Satya Raj Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302/34 IPC based on credible eyewitness evidence and justified delay in lodging the FIR, dismissing the appeal.
R. Muthukrishnan v. The Registrar General of the High Court of Judicature at Madras
The Supreme Court held that High Courts cannot confer disciplinary powers to debar advocates under Section 34(1) of the Advocates Act, as such powers lie exclusively with the Bar Council under Section 35.
Vijay A. Mittal & Ors. v. Kulwant Rai Thr. LRs
The Supreme Court upheld the binding nature of a Karta's sale agreement with coparceners' consent for Joint Hindu Family property, declared a collusive subsequent sale void, and directed a decree balancing equities among parties.
Vijay A. Mittal v. Kulwant Rai
The Supreme Court upheld the specific performance of a sale agreement by the Karta of Joint Hindu Family property against subsequent collusive sale, directing refund of consideration and joint execution of sale deed.
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a contractual termination clause, ruling that lawful contract terms cannot be invalidated on the ground of alleged violation of Article 14.
Suraj Pal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a mobile snatching case due to unreliable identification and insufficient prosecution evidence, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Registrar General & Anr. v. P. Murali Mohana Reddy & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that minimum qualifying marks are required only in the written examination for absorption of Adhoc Fast Track Court Judges, not in viva voce, and granted a fresh chance to candidates who failed aggregate qualifying marks but qualified written tests.
Ramesh Sanka v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition under Article 32 filed by a former employee against his employer company for alleged financial irregularities, holding that contractual disputes must be resolved through civil courts and not by writ jurisdiction.
Swiss Ribbons Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, affirming its legislative scheme and principles governing insolvency resolution and creditor classification.
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LTD v. BOMBAY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Supreme Court upheld that sugar, edible oil, and vanaspati are agricultural produce under the Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing Act, allowing market fees within the market area but requiring verification for procurement outside it.
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LTD v. BOMBAY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Supreme Court upheld that sugar, edible oil, and vanaspati are agricultural produce under the Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing Act, limiting market fee levy to produce procured within the notified market area.
Chakarai @ Chakarvarthi v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges, holding that conviction cannot rest solely on an extra-judicial confession without corroborative evidence.
Commissioner of Customs v. M/S. Atul Automations Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the release of imported Multi-Function Devices classified as restricted goods on payment of redemption fine under Customs law despite absence of prior authorisation, clarifying the distinction between prohibited and restricted imports.
Commissioner of Customs v. M/S. Atul Automations Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that Multi-Function Devices imported without prior authorisation are restricted goods liable to redemption fine but not confiscation, affirming release on payment and bond under the Foreign Trade and Customs Acts.
Gangaram v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that acquiring the required cinema operator license within three months of appointment complies with statutory rules, validating the appellant's appointment despite absence of the license at application time.
Brig. Sukhjeet Singh MVC v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the Appellate Court must exercise its wide discretion under Section 391 Cr.P.C. to admit additional evidence necessary to prevent failure of justice, allowing the appellant to prove the Trust Deed and Resolution crucial to his criminal appeal.
Dev Wati and Ors. v. The State of Haryana and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the summoning of appellants under Section 319 Cr.P.C. based on sufficient evidence implicating them, clarifying the test for exercising such power.