Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
State through CBI/ACB, Hyderabad A.P v. Dharmana Prased Rao
The Supreme Court held that a Trial Court's subsequent taking of cognizance after deferring it is not a barred review under Section 362 CrPC and remanded the issue of sanction under Section 19 of the PC Act for fresh consideration.
ITC LIMITED GURGAON v. COMMISSIONER OF I.T. (TDS) DELHI
The Supreme Court held that tips collected by employers and paid to employees do not constitute salary under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and thus do not attract tax deduction at source liability under Section 192.
M.K. Indrajeet Sinhji Cotton P. Ltd. v. Narmada Cotto Coop. Spg. Mills Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the Registrar under Section 112 of the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act cannot refuse leave to continue a suit on the ground of non-compliance with the mandatory notice under Section 167, as such tenability questions are exclusively for the civil court.
Amal Kumar Jha v. State of Chhatisgarh
The Supreme Court held that prosecution of a public servant for an offence committed in discharge of official duty requires prior sanction under Section 197(1) Cr.P.C., and quashed the proceedings against the appellant for lack of such sanction.
Philomina K. A. v. District Collector, Alappuzha and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an unmarried daughter without independent income is entitled to freedom fighter's pension despite having a son living separately, emphasizing actual dependency under the Kerala Freedom Fighters' Pension Rules.
Pawan Kumar Pathak v. Mohan Prasad
The Supreme Court held that a pleading claiming to be the 'son' includes an adopted son under law, and thus the adoption deed is admissible evidence notwithstanding the absence of specific pleading of adoption.
Suryabhan v. Bhagirathibai
The Supreme Court disposed of a family partition appeal by recording the parties' compromise, incorporating it into the decree and ending the litigation.
State of M.P. v. Rajveer Singh
The Supreme Court held that an FIR under Section 307 IPC cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise, emphasizing the offence's non-compoundable nature and the need for proper investigation.
Devinder Singh & Ors. v. State of Punjab through CBI
The Supreme Court held that prior sanction of the competent authority is mandatory for prosecuting police officers for offences committed while acting or purporting to act in discharge of official duty under the Punjab Disturbed Areas Act and section 197 CrPC, and such sanction is to be decided by the competent authority, not the court.
Paramjit Kaur v. Balkar Singh & Anr.
The Supreme Court ordered a fresh hearing on the framing of charges and sanction for prosecution after noting incomplete arguments on merits in a criminal case.
Orissa State Housing Board v. Indira English Medium School
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of the Orissa State Housing Board, setting aside the High Court's land allotment order and directing allotment of an alternate site subject to the school producing affiliation.
AXIS BANK v. SBS ORGANICS PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that the pre-deposit made under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act as a condition for entertaining an appeal must be refunded upon withdrawal or disposal of the appeal unless lawfully appropriated or attached.
M/S. SHINHAN APEX CORPORATION v. M/S. EURO APEX B.V.
The Supreme Court held that the appellant complied with the arbitral award by executing the transfer deed as per the respondent's final draft and set aside the High Court's order directing re-execution on earlier terms.
Messer Holdings Ltd. v. Shyam Madanmohan Ruia & Others
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging share ownership disputes, holding that prolonged litigation without cause of action is an abuse of process and ordering exemplary costs.
Chaman and Another v. State of Uttrakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for abduction and murder based on prompt FIR, consistent eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, and the presumption of guilt under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act due to their failure to explain the deceased's fate.
Essar Steel Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Union of India's executive policy to pool RLNG prices, ruling it valid under constitutional powers and dismissing challenges to contract price revisions.
M/S SHILPA SHARES AND SECURITIES v. THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed the High Court to reconsider the appellants' writ petition on merits after disposal of related writ petitions concerning the auction set aside under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.
Ramo Bai v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquisition to Rs. 325 per square yard for similarly situated appellants but denied statutory benefits for the period of delay in filing appeals.
Rajesh Verma v. Ashwani Kumar Khanna
The Supreme Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to appointing an arbitrator without deciding merits, and appointed a retired judge as arbitrator after modifying the High Court order.
Parshotam Lal & Anr v. State of Punjab & Ors
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' civil appeals and directed reduction of forfeiture percentage to 2% in their cases, emphasizing discretion based on factual circumstances without establishing a uniform standard.