Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Madan @ Madhu Patekar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based solely on reliable dying declarations, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC.
Chhabildas v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that failure to acquire land within prescribed timelines after a confirmed purchase notice under Section 49 of the MRTP Act results in lapsing of reservation and release of land for development, emphasizing strict compliance with acquisition procedures under Sections 49, 126, and 127.
Chhabildas v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that failure to acquire land within prescribed timelines after a confirmed purchase notice under Section 49 of the MRTP Act results in lapsing of reservation and release of land for permissible development.
State of Karnataka v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that appeals against the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award are maintainable under Article 136 and decided to finally adjudicate the dispute, directing strict compliance with its orders and overseeing implementation through a Supervisory Committee.
Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the Bar Council of India's election oversight committee, modified the Kerala election date, and dismissed other interlocutory applications concerning State Bar Council elections.
Ajayinder Sangwan v. Bar Council of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the Bar Council of India's election oversight committee, modified the Kerala election date due to a festival, and rejected other interlocutory applications concerning election scheduling and voting procedures.
Commissioner of Customs Central Excise and Service Tax, Guntur v. M/s. The Andhra Sugars Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that service tax paid on transportation of goods beyond the factory premises to the purchaser's premises qualifies as input service eligible for Cenvat Credit if the sale contract conditions defining place of removal are satisfied.
Commissioner of Customs Central Excise and Service Tax, Guntur v. M/s. The Andhra Sugars Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that service tax paid on transportation of goods beyond the factory premises to the purchaser's location qualifies as input service eligible for Cenvat Credit under the pre-2008 legal framework, dismissing the Revenue's appeals.
Ajayinder Sangwan v. K.K. Mohan
The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition against the Bar Council of India, holding that the finalized election schedule complied with Court directions and did not constitute willful disobedience.
Jagtar Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court held that revenue record entries reflecting possession cannot be made or corrected without due notice and publicity, and remanded the matter to determine lawful possession before recording entries.
BENGAL CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS ASSN. v. KALYAN CHOWDHURY
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period under Section 421(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is peremptory and excludes the application of Section 5 of the Limitation Act, dismissing the appeal filed beyond the prescribed 90-day period.
BENGAL CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS ASSN. v. KALYAN CHOWDHURY
The Supreme Court held that the special limitation period under Section 421(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is peremptory and excludes the applicability of Section 5 of the Limitation Act to condone delay beyond the extended 45-day period, dismissing the appeal filed beyond this limit.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Shalu Sharma and Ors
The Supreme Court reduced the future prospects addition from 30% to 25% for a self-employed deceased aged 42 in a motor accident compensation claim, recalculating the award accordingly.
RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SHALU SHARMA AND ORS
The Supreme Court reduced the future prospects addition from 30% to 25% in a motor accident compensation claim involving a self-employed deceased aged 42, applying the principles from National Insurance Company Limited v. Pranay Sethi.
State of Karnataka v. Kaisarbaig & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reduction of sentence from imprisonment to enhanced fines, considering the accused had already served jail time and the parties had purchased peace.
State of Karnataka v. Kaisarbaig & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reduction of sentence from imprisonment to fine, enhancing the fine amount, considering prior incarceration and peace between parties.
Arun Maan v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a writ petition withdrawn with liberty reserved can be filed subsequently without being barred by delay, setting aside the High Court's dismissal on laches and remanding for fresh consideration.
ARUN MAAN v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions withdrawn with liberty to challenge cannot be dismissed on delay grounds if filed within reasonable time, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration on merits.
The Animal Welfare Board of India v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred writ petitions challenging the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act, 2017, raising substantial constitutional questions, to a Constitution Bench for authoritative adjudication.
The Animal Welfare Board of India v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred constitutional challenges to the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act, 2017, to a five-judge Constitution Bench for authoritative adjudication on its validity and constitutional conformity.