Supreme Court of India

15,089 judgments

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Laurel Energetics Pvt. Ltd. v. Securities and Exchange Board of India

13 Jul 2017 · R. F. Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court held that Regulation 10 exemption under SEBI Takeover Regulations applies strictly to promoters named in the target company for three years, rejecting the appellant's claim based on promoter continuity through corporate restructuring.

corporate appeal_dismissed Significant SEBI Takeover Regulations 2011 Regulation 10 exemption inter se transfer promoters

Laldhari Mistri v. Vijay Kumar

13 Jul 2017 · R. F. Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul · 2017 INSC 611

The Supreme Court set aside an ex-parte decree obtained under suspicious circumstances and directed the suit for specific performance to be heard on merits, emphasizing justice over procedural bars.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC specific performance suit service of summons

Laldhari Mistri v. Vijay Kumar

13 Jul 2017 · R. F. Nariman; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court set aside an ex-parte decree obtained by a doubtful party and directed the suit to be heard on merits, emphasizing justice over procedural technicalities.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex-parte decree Order IX Rule 13 CPC specific performance suit service of summons

Pravind Kumar v. Radhe Ballabh Mishra

12 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 610

The Supreme Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act following an amicable settlement and full satisfaction of the cheque amount by the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Amicable settlement Quashing of criminal proceedings

Pravind Kumar v. Radhe Ballabh Mishra

12 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court quashed the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act following an amicable settlement and full payment to the complainant, emphasizing justice and equity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Amicable settlement Quashing of criminal proceedings

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA v. M.S.RATHI

11 Jul 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · 2017 INSC 602

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside disciplinary findings against a chartered accountant due to lack of evidence of professional misconduct.

professional_regulatory_law appeal_dismissed professional misconduct disciplinary proceedings Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 CIF value

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA v. M.S.RATHI

11 Jul 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court dismissed the ICAI's appeal and upheld the High Court's order setting aside disciplinary findings against a chartered accountant due to lack of sufficient evidence of professional misconduct.

professional_regulatory_law appeal_dismissed professional misconduct disciplinary proceedings Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 CIF value

Ram Murti Devi v. Pushpa Devi

11 Jul 2017 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree against the tenant for subletting a portion of the shop without consent, holding that the landlord discharged the burden of proof and the tenant failed to rebut the presumption of subletting.

civil appeal_allowed Significant subletting burden of proof exclusive possession monetary consideration

Manager, Corporate Educational Agency v. James Mathew & Ors.

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that minority educational institutions have an absolute constitutional right under Article 30(1) to appoint their chosen Headmasters without being bound by seniority, and that minority status declarations by the National Commission apply retrospectively.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 30(1) minority educational institution appointment of Headmaster seniority-cum-fitness

Manager, Corporate Educational Agency v. James Mathew & Ors.

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that minority educational institutions have an absolute right under Article 30(1) to appoint their chosen Headmaster from the minority community, and minority status certificates issued by the National Commission have retrospective effect.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 30(1) minority educational institutions appointment of Headmaster minority status certificate

Kale v. Union of India

11 Jul 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that compensation is payable only for the land actually acquired as per official records, rejecting the appellants' claim for additional land compensation.

property appeal_dismissed Land Acquisition Act compensation extent of land acquired Section 4 notification

Kamaljit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Ors.

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court invoked its Article 142 jurisdiction to direct compensation and declare service status in an Anganwadi worker appointment dispute, disposing of the appeals with an equitable settlement.

civil appeal_allowed Article 142 of Constitution of India Anganwadi worker appointment equitable settlement service dispute

Kamaljit Kaur v. The State of Punjab

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court invoked its Article 142 jurisdiction to settle a familial service dispute by directing compensation and recognizing continuous service of the daughter-in-law as an Anganwadi worker.

civil appeal_allowed Article 142 of Constitution of India Anganwadi worker appointment service dispute family dispute

Madho Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr.

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal regarding appointment against a reserved post and directed the appellant to make a representation to the State for consideration of his claim with opportunity of hearing to all affected parties.

civil appeal_dismissed reservation Scheduled Caste Agricultural Development Officer appointment

B.A. Naik v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer, UKP

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to enhance land acquisition compensation to Rs. 6.5 Lakhs per acre with statutory benefits, excluding benefits for delay caused by appellate proceedings.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation statutory benefits interest

B.A. Naik v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer, UKP

11 Jul 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal to enhance land acquisition compensation to Rs. 6.5 Lakhs per acre as fixed in a connected matter, but denied statutory benefits for delay caused by litigation.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation statutory benefits interest

P.N. Mohanan Nair v. State of Kerala

11 Jul 2017 · Ranjan Gogoi; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court held that when offences arising from a single transaction are split into multiple prosecutions, sentences should be directed to run concurrently under Section 427(1) Cr.P.C., exercising judicial discretion on just principles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant concurrent sentence consecutive sentence single transaction Section 427(1) Cr.P.C.

P.N. Mohanan Nair v. State of Kerala

11 Jul 2017 · Ranjan Gogoi; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court held that when offences arise from a single transaction split into multiple prosecutions, sentences should run concurrently under Section 427(1) CrPC, exercising judicial discretion on just principles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant concurrent sentence Section 427 CrPC single transaction multiple prosecutions

Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. & Anr v. M/s Atwal Rice & General Mills

11 Jul 2017 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 606

The Supreme Court held that a final arbitral award is enforceable as a decree, disallowed merit-based objections in execution, and set aside the dismissal of the execution petition for non-payment.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Finality of award Execution of award Section 34 Arbitration Act

Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Atwal Rice & General Mills

11 Jul 2017 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that a final arbitral award has the status of a civil court decree and cannot be challenged on merits in execution proceedings, setting aside the dismissal of execution petition and directing enforcement of the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Execution of award Finality of award Section 34 Arbitration Act