Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Monsanto Technology LLC v. Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside the Division Bench’s summary dismissal of patent validity issues in a genetically modified cotton seed patent suit, restored the interim injunction, and remanded the suit for full trial with evidence.
EX. LAC Yogesh Pathania v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against his conviction and sentence by the District Court Martial and Armed Forces Tribunal, holding no point of law of general public importance was involved.
EX. LAC YOGESH PATHANIA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the Armed Forces Tribunal's confirmation of the District Court Martial's conviction and sentence for misconduct under the Air Force Act, holding no point of law of general public importance was involved.
M/S. SICAGEN INDIA LTD v. MAHINDRA VADINENI
The Supreme Court held that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act based on second or successive dishonour of a cheque is permissible and set aside the High Court's quashing of the complaint.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Rajesh Kumar Jindal & Others
The Supreme Court held that Internal Auditors are not entitled to parity of pay scale with Head Clerks due to differences in recruitment, duties, and promotional avenues, affirming the Pay Anomaly Committee's expert decision and rejecting claims based solely on group classification.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Rajesh Kumar Jindal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Internal Auditors are not entitled to parity of pay scale with Head Clerks absent complete identity in recruitment, duties, and promotional avenues, upholding the Pay Anomaly Committee's differentiated pay scales.
M/S. SICAGEN INDIA LTD v. MAHINDRA VADINENI
The Supreme Court held that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be based on the second or successive dishonour of a cheque, allowing the complaint filed on the second statutory notice to proceed.
अपर आयुक्त (कानूनी), वाणिज्यिक कर, राजस्थान v. मेसर्स एम/एस लोहिया एजेंसियां
The Supreme Court held that gypsum board is taxable at 4% under the amended 'Gypsum in all forms' entry of the Rajasthan VAT Act, rejecting the claim that it is a distinct product liable to higher tax.
The Additional Commissioner (Legal), Commercial Taxes, Rajasthan v. M/s. Lohiya Agencies
The Supreme Court held that 'gypsum board' falls within 'gypsum in all its forms' under the Rajasthan VAT Act and is taxable at 4%, dismissing the State's appeal.
Alok Kumar Verma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Director of CBI cannot be divested of his powers without prior consent of the statutory Committee, setting aside the impugned orders and reinforcing the Director's statutory insulation.
Alok Kumar Verma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Director of the CBI cannot be divested of powers without prior consent of the statutory Committee, setting aside the interim orders divesting Shri Alok Kumar Verma of his powers.
Punjab State Electricity Board v. Thana Singh
The Supreme Court held that Sub Fire Officers of Punjab State Electricity Board are not entitled to parity in pay scale with other Group XII posts without proving similarity in duties and qualifications, affirming the executive's discretion in pay fixation.
Punjab State Electricity Board v. Thana Singh
The Supreme Court held that Sub Fire Officers of Punjab State Electricity Board are not entitled to parity of pay scale with other posts in the same group without proving similarity in duties and qualifications, setting aside the High Court's order granting such parity.
Monu v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s unreasoned dismissal of a Section 482 CrPC application challenging a charge sheet and remanded the case for fresh consideration on merits.
Monu v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s unreasoned dismissal of a Section 482 CrPC application challenging a charge sheet and remanded the case for fresh consideration on merits.
Digi Cable Network (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of MSO permissions due to denial of security clearance, ruling that in national security matters, prior hearing is not mandatory and executive decisions are final.
Sneh Lata Goel v. Pushplata
The Supreme Court held that objections to territorial jurisdiction must be raised at the earliest stage and cannot be entertained by the executing court, setting aside the High Court's order directing otherwise.
Sneh Lata Goel v. Pushplata
The Supreme Court held that objections to territorial jurisdiction must be raised at the earliest opportunity before the trial court and cannot be entertained for the first time in execution proceedings under Section 47 CPC.
Jagdish Chand & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC, affirming the statutory presumption of dowry death where a woman dies within seven years of marriage due to burn injuries linked to dowry demands.
Lalichan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal by reducing the imprisonment sentence to the period already served while confirming the fines for illegal possession of liquor under the Kerala Abkari Act.