Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Board of Tis v. Arabiar Maritime Agencies Pvt Ltd
The Supreme Court held that shipping agents are liable as 'owners' under the Major Port Trusts Act and Customs Act for demurrage and storage charges, affirming the port authority's right to recover such charges from them.
Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that District Mineral Foundations are validly established from 12 January 2015 but contributions to them can only be demanded prospectively from the dates when contribution rates were validly notified, striking down retrospective contribution demands.
Jagdish Kumar Sood v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a driving licence for a Light Motor Vehicle authorizes driving a Light Goods Vehicle, making the insurer jointly liable for compensation in a motor accident.
Jagdish Kumar Sood v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a driving licence for a Light Motor Vehicle authorizes driving a transport vehicle under 7500 kg, making the insurer jointly liable for accident compensation along with owner and driver.
S. Thangaraj v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to a motor accident victim by correcting the disability assessment and substituting a reasonable interest rate, allowing the appeal against the High Court's reduction.
S. Thangaraj v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation and fixed interest at 9% per annum for a motor accident victim whose disability was underestimated by lower courts.
Dwarika Prasad v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that under Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act, the right of redemption ceases upon registration of the sale deed, and partial payments after sale confirmation do not prevent the sale or revive redemption rights.
Dwarika Prasad v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the right of redemption under Section 13(8) of the SARFAESI Act ceases upon registration of the sale deed, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the auction sale for non-payment of full dues before sale.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ajay Kumar Mohanty & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified that compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act must be based on credible evidence of disability's nature, setting aside an award for permanent disability when the evidence showed temporary impairment.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ajay Kumar Mohanty & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the insurer's appeal, setting aside the High Court's unreasoned reduction of compensation and awarding Rs. 9.1 lakhs for temporary disability and related losses under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Sitaram v. Radhey Shyam Vishnav
The Supreme Court held that the mandatory requirement of accompanying an election petition with a treasury challan evidencing deposit at the time of presentation under the Rajasthan Municipalities Election Petition Rules, 2009 is not curable by subsequent deposit, and non-compliance mandates dismissal of the petition.
Sitaram v. Radhey Shyam Vishnav
The Supreme Court held that the mandatory requirement of filing a treasury challan with the election petition under the Rajasthan Municipalities Election Petition Rules, 2009 must be complied with at the time of presentation, and non-compliance mandates dismissal of the petition.
Singh Ram v. Nirmala and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the owner-driver who failed to hold a valid driving licence, confirming insurer liability is subject to breach being fundamental and owner’s failure of reasonable care.
Singh Ram v. Nirmala
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the owner-driver who did not hold a valid driving licence at the time of the accident, affirming that insurer liability is not automatically negated by invalid licence but depends on breach and negligence.
Andanur Kalamma and Ors. v. Gangamma by L.Rs.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the suit for possession and ownership was barred by res judicata as the issue had been conclusively adjudicated in earlier proceedings involving the same parties and property.
Andanur Kalamma and Ors. v. Gangamma by L.Rs.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the suit for possession and ownership was barred by res judicata as the issue had been finally adjudicated by competent authorities and courts.
Jagdish v. Mohan & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 100% disability, affirming entitlement to future prospects for self-employed persons and awarding future medical expenses with interest.
State of Karnataka v. M/S Durga Projects Inc
The Supreme Court held that prior to 1 April 2006, tax on works contracts under the Karnataka VAT Act must be levied on individual goods at applicable rates, not at a uniform rate, dismissing the State's appeal.
State of Karnataka v. M/S Durga Projects Inc
The Supreme Court upheld that prior to 1 April 2006, tax on works contracts under the Karnataka VAT Act must be levied on individual goods at their respective rates, not on the aggregate contract value as a deemed sale.
The State of Karnataka v. M/S Vedanta Limited
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order directing release of seized iron ore based on acceptance of a final report in unrelated proceedings, holding that release under Sections 451/457 Cr.P.C. requires case-specific consideration and ownership proof.