Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Suresh and Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside murder convictions based on incomplete and unreliable circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstances excluding all reasonable doubt.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Promod Kumar IPS & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a charge memo must be approved by the disciplinary authority at issuance and that prolonged suspension without valid grounds is unjustified, directing reinstatement of the suspended IPS officer.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Promod Kumar IPS & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a charge memo must be approved by the disciplinary authority before issuance and that prolonged suspension without material justification is unjustified, ordering revocation of suspension and quashing of the invalid charge memo.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause in an insurance policy is triggered only if the insurer admits liability, and repudiation of liability renders the dispute non-arbitrable, requiring the insured to file a suit.
Swapna Mohanty v. The State of Odisha
The Supreme Court held that the Director, Higher Education had jurisdiction to decide the appellant's appeal filed before grant-in-aid admission, non-impleadment of Respondent No.4 did not violate natural justice, and reinstated the appellant's entitlement to the 1st post with grant-in-aid.
EMKAY GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. v. GIRDHAR SONDHI
The Supreme Court held that courts at the arbitration seat have exclusive jurisdiction under Section 34 and that Section 34 proceedings are summary, not requiring framing of issues or oral evidence except in exceptional cases.
L.Rs. & Ors. v. Nachittar Kaur & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale of ancestral property by the Karta for legal necessity, dismissing the co-coparcener's challenge.
L.Rs. & Ors. v. Nachittar Kaur & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale of ancestral property by the Karta for legal necessity, dismissing the son's challenge to the alienation.
Birwati Chaudhary v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order rejecting interim stay for lack of adequate reasons and remanded the case for fresh consideration in accordance with law.
Birwati Chaudhary v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order rejecting stay for lack of adequate reasons and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in a land dispute writ petition.
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX v. M/S. CLASSIC BINDING INDUSTRIES
The Supreme Court held that under Section 80-IC of the Income Tax Act, an assessee cannot claim 100% tax exemption beyond the first five years on the ground of substantial expansion, restricting the deduction to 25% for the subsequent five years within the total ten-year period.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Classic Binding Industries
The Supreme Court held that under Section 80-IC of the Income Tax Act, an assessee cannot claim 100% tax exemption beyond the initial five years on the basis of substantial expansion, limiting the exemption to 25% for the subsequent five years within the ten-year cap.
State of Haryana v. Rajesh Aggarwal
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's alteration of charges from murder to death by negligence in a factory blast case and directed expeditious trial, dismissing the State's appeal.
Savatram Rampratap Mills v. Radheyshyam
The Supreme Court held that eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act must be initiated within the local limits specified in the government notification, dismissing the appeal against the quashing of notices issued outside such jurisdiction.
Savatram Rampratap Mills v. Radheyshyam
The Supreme Court held that eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act must be initiated within the local limits specified in the government notification, dismissing the appeal against the quashing of notices issued outside the proper jurisdiction.
Food Corporation of India v. Gen. Secy, FCI India Employees Union
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of contract labourers performing perennial work for FCI to regularization as employees, dismissing FCI’s appeals and affirming Industrial Tribunal and High Court awards.
Rajdeep Ghosh v. State of Assam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld Assam's rule requiring candidates to study from Class VII to XII in the State for eligibility under State quota medical seats, holding it constitutionally valid and not violative of Article 14.
Ahalyaa Samtaney v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that an artificial break in service due to educational restructuring does not break continuity, entitling a surplus teacher to pay scale protection and arrears under relevant Government Resolutions.
Ahalyaa Samtaney v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that an artificial one-day break in service caused by educational curriculum changes does not break continuity, entitling a surplus teacher to pay scale protection and arrears under relevant Government Resolutions.
Manphool Singh & Ors v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, recognizing the accused acted in self-defence but exceeded its limits.