Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Shobha Nelson v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that government servants who went abroad without permission but whose reinstatement was delayed by the State are entitled to service benefits from the date of their joining report, treating the absence period as duty only for pension purposes.
Virendrabhai Devjibhai Patel v. Keshavbhai Makanbhai
The Supreme Court held that transfer of specific portions of property in violation of an injunction restraining transfer of undivided shares amounts to contempt and directed rectification of the sale deed to conform with the injunction.
Virendrabhai Devjibhai Patel v. Keshavbhai Makanbhai
The Supreme Court held that an interlocutory injunction permits transfer only of undivided shares, not specific portions, and directed rectification of sale deeds to comply with the injunction, modifying lower courts' orders accordingly.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v. METTA CHANDRA SEKHAR RAO
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order invalidating a mortgage and sale certificate, protecting the rights of an innocent auction purchaser and rejecting a belated challenge to the mortgage's validity.
Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a de novo trial due to witness intimidation, affirming the High Court's writ jurisdiction to order retrial to ensure a fair trial.
Dinubhai Boghabhai Solanki v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order for a de novo trial due to witness hostility caused by threats, affirming the Constitutional Courts' power to order retrial under their writ jurisdiction to ensure a fair trial.
M/S. BHUSHAN STEEL STRIPS LTD. v. STATE OF U.P. & ANR.
The Supreme Court disposed of a civil appeal by accepting the parties' settlement during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings, emphasizing amicable dispute resolution.
M/S. BHUSHAN STEEL STRIPS LTD. v. STATE OF U.P. & ANR.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and disposed of the matter on the basis of a settlement entered into by the parties during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v. METTA CHANDRA SEKHAR RAO
The Supreme Court held that a belated challenge to the validity of a mortgage by deposit of title deeds, based on an unregistered waiver letter, is not maintainable when the mortgage was acted upon and an innocent third party purchaser is in possession.
Sedco Forex International Inc. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Meerut & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that mobilisation fees received by non-resident assessees for mineral oil exploration services in India are taxable under Section 44BB of the Income Tax Act, affirming the applicability of charging provisions and territorial nexus requirements.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court dismissed the income tax appeal by applying its earlier judgment in C.I.T. v. Yokogawa without issuing notice to the respondent, directing the Assessing Officer to issue notice subsequently.
The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court disposed of the income tax appeal relying on its prior judgment in Yokogawa India Limited, directing procedural steps to ensure fairness without issuing notice to the respondent.
Bijender v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the application of the Belting System and enhanced compensation for large acquired land parcels, emphasizing fair market value based on bona fide comparable sales and land potentiality under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Bijender v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the application of the Belting System for land valuation in acquisition cases and partially enhanced compensation based on fair market value, rejecting reliance on small plot sale rates.
Sunaina Sharma v. State of Jammu and Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that promotees cannot be granted retrospective promotion and seniority without having actually worked against the promotional post, setting aside retrospective promotions granted to promotee Excise and Taxation Officers in Jammu and Kashmir.
GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED v. SOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR POWER COMPANY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission lacks inherent power to extend the tariff order's control period beyond the statutory period, emphasizing that tariff amendments must follow statutory procedures to protect consumer interests.
GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED v. SOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR POWER COMPANY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission cannot extend the tariff order's control period by exercising inherent powers, as such extension must comply with statutory provisions under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Suresh Kumar Wadhwa v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of security deposit without an express contractual clause is illegal, and unilateral addition of terms after bid acceptance is not binding on the bidder.
Suresh Kumar Wadhwa v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that in absence of an express forfeiture clause in the auction notice, the State cannot forfeit the security deposit, and unilateral addition of terms post-bid acceptance is not binding, thus ordering refund of the deposit with interest.
Pooranlal v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two accused for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of their acquittal based on reliable dying declaration and FIR evidence.