Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
M/S UNIVERSAL GLASS v. HARPAL SINGH
The Supreme Court directed a one-time payment of Rs. 7 Lakhs as full and final settlement in a prolonged employment termination dispute where the employer company had closed down, disposing of the appeal without setting precedent.
Mamta Goyal v. Ramgopal
The Supreme Court disposed of the matrimonial appeal as compromised, dismissed related criminal petitions, and quashed the FIR following an amicable settlement between the parties.
State of West Bengal v. Calcutta Club Limited
The Supreme Court referred to a larger Bench the question whether the doctrine of mutuality survives post-46th constitutional amendment for sales tax liability of clubs supplying food and drinks to members.
State of Rajasthan v. Mohinuddin Jamal Alvi
The Supreme Court held that prior approval under Section 20A(1) of the TADA Act must be given exclusively by the District Superintendent of Police, and approval by any other authority invalidates the prosecution, leading to acquittal of the accused.
Hemant Madhusudan Nerurkar v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld strict and vicarious liability of factory occupier and manager under Section 92 of the Factories Act, 1948 for statutory violations, imposing penalty despite rectification of defects.
J. Ramesh Kamath v. Mohana Kurup
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s quashing of criminal proceedings for misappropriation by office bearers of an Association, holding that serious offences affecting public interest cannot be quashed merely on settlement under Section 482 CrPC.
AMBA BAI v. GURUSHANTHAMMA
The Supreme Court disposed of a partition dispute appeal by recording and incorporating the parties' amicable settlement into the decree.
Sooraj Kumar v. Tahsildar & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to recall the auction sale of property and restore it to the appellant upon payment of dues under the Amnesty Scheme.
M/S RAVI PRAKASH REFINERIES (P) LTD. v. STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court held that oil cake and de-oiled cake are distinct commodities for CST purposes and that reopening assessment on change of opinion is impermissible, allowing the appellant the benefit of the initial reduced tax rate.
Thota Venkateswara Rao v. State Election Commission
The Supreme Court held that High Courts must decide legal questions in election disqualification cases themselves rather than remitting them, and remitted the matter back for expeditious disposal on merits.
Delhi Development Authority v. Poonam Bhatia
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's appeal, holding that land acquisition lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation.
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, GUJARAT CENTRAL v. SAURASTHRA CEMENT & CHEM. INDUSTRIES LTD
The Supreme Court held that the period during which a draft assessment order is with the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner is excluded from the limitation period under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act only if the IAC exercises the powers of the Income Tax Officer under concurrent jurisdiction.
Patel Ravjibhai Bhulabhai v. Rahemanbhai M. Shaikh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree holding that a deed titled as conditional sale with a repayment condition constituted a mortgage by conditional sale, entitling the plaintiffs to redeem the property.
Arun Baban Sawant v. Surekha Keru Pimparkar
The Supreme Court recorded an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, directing alimony payments, granting supervised visitation rights, and dismissing all pending litigation between the parties.
Modern Dental College and Research Centre v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the State's power to regulate admissions and fees in private unaided professional educational institutions as reasonable restrictions under Article 19(6), affirming the constitutional validity of the Madhya Pradesh Act, 2007 and related Rules.
Sooraj Kumar v. Tahsildar & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed recall of auction proceedings and restoration of property if the appellant pays dues under the Amnesty Scheme, disposing of the appeal with directions for timely action.
Raijibhai Bhikhbhai Parmar and Ors v. Reliance Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court modified the High Court's direction by allowing employees to deposit 50% of their VRS amount as a pre-condition for Labour Court adjudication, ensuring a balanced and expeditious resolution.
Mohammad Sadique v. Darbara Singh Guru
The Supreme Court held that a person born in a Scheduled Caste community who embraces Sikhism and is accepted as a Sikh retains Scheduled Caste status and is qualified to contest from a reserved constituency.
Delhi Development Authority v. Reena Suri
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession or compensation is not completed within five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement, and that passing an award alone does not vest land in the government.
Verhoeven, Marie-Emmanuelle v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the 1897 extradition treaty between the UK and Chile is binding on India, the Extradition Act applies to Chile only after valid notification, and extradition proceedings must comply with statutory procedural requirements protecting individual liberty.