Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Nandini J. Shah
The Supreme Court held that the Appellate Officer under Section 9 of the Public Premises Act acts as a Civil Court judge, making Letters Patent Appeal against Single Judge's writ order not maintainable.
Wasim Anwar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed the FIR in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent futile litigation.
WASIM ANWAR v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed the FIR in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled, holding that such settlement justifies quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Mohd. Anwar v. The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s dismissal of an employee’s compensation claim on jurisdictional grounds without hearing him, and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY v. DR. V.N. RAJASEKHARAN PILLAI
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the interim order directing counting of service for pension benefits, directing expeditious disposal of the writ petition by the High Court.
P. Ramadas v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act but modified the sentence by substituting imprisonment with additional compensation paid by the appellant.
P. Ramadas v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act but modified the sentence by substituting imprisonment with additional compensation paid by the appellant.
Surat Singh v. Siri Bhagwan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for procedural non-compliance under Section 100 CPC and remanded the second appeal for fresh hearing after proper framing of substantial questions of law and hearing all parties.
Surat Singh v. Siri Bhagwan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for failing to comply with mandatory procedural requirements under Section 100 CPC regarding framing of substantial questions of law in a second appeal and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.
Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited v. Pitabasa Mishra
The Supreme Court upheld the regularization of an industrial plot by the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation, ruling that absence of regulations and non-conduct of public auction did not invalidate the allotment of government land leased to the Corporation.
Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited v. Pitabasa Mishra
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of regularization of government land by the Corporation without framed regulations or public auction, emphasizing statutory powers and policy decisions govern such disposal.
Gopal Rai v. Meera Bai
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's civil appeal against eviction but granted limited time to vacate the premises subject to payment of use and occupation charges.
Gopal Rai v. Meera Bai
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's eviction appeal but granted time to vacate premises subject to undertaking and payment of use and occupation charges.
Commissioner of Service Tax v. M/s. Bhayana Builders (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the value of goods supplied free by the service recipient is not includible in the gross amount charged for service tax valuation under Section 67 of the Finance Act, 1994, affirming the benefit of the 33% abatement notification to construction service providers.
Commissioner of Service Tax v. M/s. Bhayana Builders (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the value of goods supplied free by the service recipient is not includible in the gross amount charged for valuation of taxable construction services under Section 67 of the Finance Act, 1994, upholding the exemption notifications and dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
Shajahan v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police; Basheer and Another v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 396 IPC for dacoity with murder but modified the sentence from life imprisonment to ten years, emphasizing sentencing discretion where accused were unarmed.
Ex. Lt. Col. R.K. Rai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a pre-2006 voluntary retiree with service-aggravated disability to receive disability pension under the Government of India order dated 19.05.2017, setting aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's rejection.
Lok Prahari v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court recognized the need for enhanced disclosure and legislative reforms to address undue accretion of assets by legislators, supporting Election Commission initiatives to strengthen electoral transparency and integrity.
Lok Prahari v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court directed enhanced disclosure of candidates' assets and sources of income, recognized non-disclosure as corrupt practice, and urged legislative reforms to prevent undue accretion of wealth by legislators to strengthen electoral integrity.
Jayant Verma & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld Section 21A of the Banking Regulation Act as constitutionally valid, holding that Parliament's exclusive power over banking excludes State laws on agricultural debt relief from applying to bank loans.