Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
State of Rajasthan v. Gotan Lime Stone Khanji Udyog Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a disguised sale of mining lease via corporate restructuring and share transfer without statutory consent is void, applying the doctrine of lifting the corporate veil to uphold public interest.
M/S. J.K. CEMENT LIMITED v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court disposed of the special leave petition filed by M/s. J.K. Cement Limited by referring to its judgment in a related civil appeal involving the State of Rajasthan.
JAGATJIT INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY APPELLATE BOARD
The Supreme Court held that a trademark registration issued before the expiry of a validly extended opposition period is invalid and that the Registrar's suo motu powers to rectify the register under Section 57(4) are not barred by Section 125 when the applicant for rectification is not a party to the infringement suit.
IRA BASU CHOWDHURY v. CALCUTTA METROPOLITAN DEV.AUTH.
The Supreme Court directed the Reference Court to reconsider land value fixation with proper notice to the Requisitioning Authority, allowing the appeal and ensuring procedural fairness.
Ravi S/o Ashok Ghumare v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellant for the brutal rape and murder of a 2-year-old child, affirming the reliability of DNA evidence and applying the 'rarest of rare' doctrine.
Parveen v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and mandatory minimum seven-year sentence under Section 398 IPC for armed dacoity, dismissing the appeal challenging the sentence.
State of Gujarat v. Shree Ratnakar Enterprise
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal, holding that delay and laches barred the respondent's claim for land allotment for salt production after establishment of a Special Economic Zone.
BOBBILI RAMAKRISHNA RAJU YADAV & ORS. v. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
The Supreme Court quashed proceedings under Section 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act against appellants 2 to 6 for lack of specific allegations of entrustment and failure to return dowry, while upholding the independence of such proceedings from other dowry-related offences.
NANKAUNOO v. STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court modified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder where the injury was on a non-vital part without medical proof of its sufficiency to cause death.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S NCC- KNR (JV)
The Supreme Court held that the respondent must pay 12% interest on the amount withdrawn under an arbitral award later set aside, from the date of withdrawal till repayment.
Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. Misri Yadav
The Supreme Court granted continuity of service and partial back wages to a reinstated workman dismissed for misconduct, clarifying the limits of Industrial Tribunal's jurisdiction on punishment substitution.
M/s Metal Seam Co. of India (P) Ltd. v. M/s Avadh Delicacies
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, upheld cancellation of allotment to Surya Chemicals, set aside the appellant's allotment for lack of public auction, and directed fresh allotment through transparent tender process.
S.P. Krishnappa v. Secretary, Department of Revenue
The Supreme Court granted equitable relief by directing free allotment of alternative land to appellants in a land acquisition dispute, thereby settling the matter and barring further litigation.
Surender @ Kala v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 18 of the NDPS Act, ruling that investigation by a police officer who is also the complainant does not invalidate prosecution if statutory safeguards are followed.
Ramesh Chandra Bhandari v. Ram Singh Salal
The Supreme Court held that after allowing eviction on bona fide need grounds, only a reasonable time (not two years) should be granted to vacate, modifying the High Court’s order accordingly.
Chairman, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination v. Jasobanta Nayak and Others
The Supreme Court held that only the Medical Board constituted under the prospectus can determine disability percentage for admission, setting aside the High Court's order relying on an unauthorized certificate.
M/S GANAPATHY & CO. v. THE COMMISSIONER, INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order disallowing certain income tax deductions due to lack of proof and sham transactions, affirming the limited scope of the High Court's reference jurisdiction under Section 256(2) of the Income Tax Act.
M/s Boorugu Mahadev & Sons v. Sirigiri Narasing Rao
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by reappreciating evidence and reversed the eviction order, restoring the first appellate court's decision allowing eviction based on proven ownership and landlord-tenant relationship.
ARUN MANOHAR DANGE AND ANR v. SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER
The Supreme Court held that a 75% deduction for development charges in land acquisition compensation was excessive and limited the deduction to 44%, ensuring fair compensation based on actual development and amenities.
State through Narcotics Control Bureau v. Yusuf @ Asif & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a minor clerical error in seal numbering does not vitiate the prosecution's case under the NDPS Act if the seized articles are otherwise properly identified and sent for chemical analysis, and remitted the case for fresh consideration.