Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
LAXMI SNACKS PVT. LTD v. AKSHAR FOOD PRODUCTS
The Supreme Court disposed of civil appeals by enforcing a mediation-based settlement agreement, directing partial decrees and striking off suits without remanding to the trial court.
Mukul Sarma v. Sabita Chakraborty
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's alimony amounts but allowed the appellant more time to pay in installments, warning of contempt for defaults.
Giani Ram Mittal & Ors. v. M/s. RSPL Health Private Limited
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter for a fresh hearing to ensure proper adjudication of the dispute involving product wrappers.
Educational Society, Tumsar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that in a 100% aided school, the management alone is liable to pay back wages for wrongful termination when the termination was without Government approval and statutory procedures were violated.
Khursida Begum v. Mohammad Farooq
The Supreme Court held that a registered gift deed transferring an undivided share in freehold property under tenancy is valid under Muslim Law when the right to collect rent is transferred, even without physical delivery of possession.
M/S MADRAS PETROCHEM LTD. v. BIFR
The Supreme Court held that enforcement actions under the SARFAESI Act cause abatement of pending SICA references, with SARFAESI Act overriding SICA in secured debt recovery, validating winding up orders despite interim stays.
Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala v. M/s K.T.C. Automobiles
The Supreme Court held that the sale of motor vehicles occurs at the place of registration and dismissed the appeal against the penalty set aside by the High Court for lack of conclusive proof of tax evasion.
D. Nageswar Rao v. S.B.I & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the defaulting borrower a final opportunity to repay outstanding bank dues in installments under strict conditions, balancing interests of the bank and auction purchaser.
Dharam Pal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of investigation to the CBI despite trial commencement, emphasizing the constitutional duty to ensure fair and impartial investigation in exceptional cases.
Union of India v. Saleena
The Supreme Court upheld a COFEPOSA detention order, ruling that effective communication of rejection of representation by a subordinate officer suffices and non-communication by the competent authority does not invalidate detention if subjective satisfaction is evident.
Mohan Lal v. Mohan Lal & Ors
The Supreme Court clarified that limitation for redemption of usufructuary mortgage starts from the date the mortgage money is paid, set aside the High Court's orders, and remanded the suit for trial.
M/s. Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board & Anr
The Supreme Court held that statutory concessional electricity tariffs are privileges subject to withdrawal by the State and promissory estoppel cannot prevent such withdrawal once statutory conditions are met.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager v. S.C.R. Caterers, Dry Fruits, Fruit Juice Stalls Welfare Association
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of existing railway catering licensees to renewal under the 2010 Catering Policy, affirming their constitutional right to livelihood and striking down arbitrary denial of renewal.
Union of India v. Mohanlal & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified and mandated strict compliance with statutory procedures under Section 52A of the NDPS Act for seizure, sampling, storage, and disposal of narcotic drugs, directing establishment of adequate storage facilities and judicial supervision to prevent pilferage and ensure timely destruction.
Sachchidanand Gupta v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court recalled its earlier appointment of Justice Virendra Singh as Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta due to misrepresentation and lack of consensus, appointing Justice Sanjay Misra instead.
Kasthuri Radhakrishnan v. M. Chinniyan
The Supreme Court held that eviction petitions under Rent Control laws are maintainable without joining all co-owners and tenancy created by a power of attorney holder binds the principal, restoring eviction of tenant on grounds of default and bona fide need.
Union of India v. Mohanlal & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified statutory procedures under the NDPS Act for seizure, sampling, storage, and disposal of narcotics, mandated adequate storage facilities and judicial supervision, and directed prompt disposal to prevent pilferage and recirculation.
Bharat Aluminium Company v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services Inc.
The Supreme Court held that where parties choose foreign law and seat for arbitration, Part I of the Indian Arbitration Act is excluded, and Indian courts lack jurisdiction to set aside foreign arbitral awards.
Don Ayengia v. The State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that cheques issued as security for an acknowledged debt can be presented for payment and dishonour thereof attracts liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Vipinchandra Vadilal Bavishi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that the State failed to lawfully acquire possession of certain land plots under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, entitling appellants to retain possession post the 1999 Repeal Act.