Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
M/S. METERS AND INSTRUMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. KANCHAN MEHTA
The Supreme Court held that courts can close proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act upon payment of cheque amount with interest and costs, even without complainant's consent, and may exempt personal appearance to ensure speedy and just disposal.
M/S. METERS AND INSTRUMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. KANCHAN MEHTA
The Supreme Court held that courts can close proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act upon payment of cheque amount with interest and costs, even without complainant's consent, promoting summary disposal and use of technology.
Parbatbhai Aahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinhbhai Karmur and Ors. v. State of Gujarat and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR involving forgery and conspiracy in a land fraud case, emphasizing that serious economic offences affecting societal interests cannot be quashed merely on private settlement grounds.
Parbatbhai Aahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinhbhai Karmur and Ors. v. State of Gujarat and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR involving forgery and conspiracy in land transactions, emphasizing that serious economic offences affecting societal interests are not amenable to quashing on private settlement grounds.
OM PRAKASH v. RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE
The Supreme Court held that a genuine insurance claim cannot be repudiated solely due to delay in intimation if the delay is satisfactorily explained and the theft is verified, directing payment of the claim with interest.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Balbir Singh Maini
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered Joint Development Agreement does not constitute a taxable "transfer" under Section 2(47)(v) of the Income Tax Act, and capital gains tax cannot be levied on unrealized or hypothetical income.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Balbir Singh Maini
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered Joint Development Agreement does not constitute a "transfer" under Section 2(47)(v) of the Income Tax Act, and capital gains tax cannot be levied on hypothetical income from a failed development project.
Advanced Medical and Educational Society and Another v. Union of India and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Ministry's debarment decision but mandated a fresh inspection and compliance opportunity before finalizing the petitioners' medical college's Letter of Permission renewal.
Advanced Medical and Educational Society and Another v. Union of India and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Ministry's decision to debar a medical college due to deficiencies but directed fresh inspection and compliance opportunity before final decision, allowing admitted students to continue studies and restraining premature encashment of bank guarantee.
The State of Himachal Pradesh v. M/s Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Peak Load Exemption Charge is not part of the reimbursable power tariff under the Himachal Pradesh industrial incentive scheme and set aside the High Court's order granting such reimbursement.
S. MOHAMMED ISPAHANI v. YOGENDRA CHANDAK
The Supreme Court held that summons under Section 319 Cr.P.C. require strong and cogent evidence led during trial, and set aside the High Court order summoning landlords and bailiff as accused without such evidence.
S. MOHAMMED ISPAHANI v. YOGENDRA CHANDAK
The Supreme Court held that appellants cannot be summoned under Section 319 Cr.P.C. without strong and cogent evidence led during trial, setting aside the High Court order summoning them as accused.
Dushyant N. Dalal and Another v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court held that interest on SEBI penalty and disgorgement orders is recoverable prospectively under Section 28A, but where future interest is not expressly awarded and a severe alternative penalty imposed, no further interest can be claimed.
Dushyant N. Dalal and Another v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Supreme Court held that interest on unpaid SEBI penalties is payable prospectively under Section 28A, but future interest on disgorgement depends on the original order's terms, affirming equitable jurisdiction to award interest on public monies.
Shyam Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to voluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 IPC due to lack of intent to cause death.
Shyam Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to causing hurt by dangerous weapons under Section 324 IPC due to lack of proof of intent to cause death.
Kodendera K. Uthaiah v. P.M. Medappa
The Supreme Court held that a partnership deed clause for purchase of a deceased partner's share excludes statutory dissolution provisions, entitling legal heirs to their share with interest but not to profits after death, setting aside the High Court's order for dissolution.
Dhurukumar S/O Radhakishan Pitti & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and fine under the Essential Commodities Act but set aside imprisonment and granted probation to first-time offenders under Section 360 Cr.P.C.
Dhurukumar S/O Radhakishan Pitti v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld conviction and fine under the Essential Commodities Act but set aside imprisonment, granting first-time offenders probation under Section 360 Cr.P.C.
Mohammed Faizal K.A. v. D. Sali
The Supreme Court held that a punishment operative during the promotion check period is a valid ground to deny promotion, set aside the High Court's direction to promote respondent No.1 from 2001, restored the earlier government order, and allowed the appellant's challenge to consequential seniority adjustments.