Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
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.
PATTABIRAM NADARGAL IYYAKIYA SANGAM v. N.NATESAN NADAR
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed fresh elections to be conducted upon renewal of the society's registration, holding that the earlier injunction was limited to a past period and should not continue indefinitely.
M/S RAHMAN INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court held that the Government must exercise discretion to determine the existence of an industrial dispute before referring it for adjudication, setting aside the High Court's mandatory direction to refer without such examination.
Subhash Agarwal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's summary dismissal of a writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings and remanded the case for consideration on merits.
Kasamsha Ramjanisha Diwan v. Gujarat State Wakf Board
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to seek remedies before an appropriate forum and directed continuation of interim arrangements to protect the Bala Pir Trust's property pending final adjudication.
Anuj Joshi & Anr. v. Chief Conservator of Forests & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of its environmental clearance directions, holding that prior approvals communicated post-judgment did not constitute contempt.
Commissioner of Central Excise v. Hindustan National Glass and Industries Limited
The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh examination on whether notional interest on advances received by the manufacturer depressed the sale price and should be included in the assessable value under the Central Excise Act.
GAIL (INDIA) LTD v. PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS REGULATORY BOARD
The Supreme Court remanded a dispute over discriminatory denial of common carrier pipeline capacity to the regulatory Board for fresh consideration of the applicability of Affiliate Code of Conduct Regulations, setting aside earlier penalty orders.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. M/s Orient Treasures Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that clear exclusion clauses in an insurance policy excluding coverage for jewellery kept in window display at night or out of safe after business hours must be enforced, allowing the insurer's appeal and dismissing the insured's claim.
L. Gowramma v. Sunanda
The Supreme Court held that under the Hindu Law Women’s Rights Act, 1933, a widow alone inherits the joint family property of a Hindu male intestate, excluding daughters when property passes by partition and not survivorship.
Medical Council of India v. JSS Medical College & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed JSS Medical College students to complete their MBBS course despite institutional non-compliance, imposed a Rs. 5 crore penalty on the college, and restricted its admissions to enforce regulatory compliance.
HATHIBHAI BULAKHIDAS PVT. LTD v. TATA CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD
The Supreme Court partly allowed the civil appeal by directing the appellant to deposit 50% of the principal amount pending final disposal, balancing interests of both parties.
Sciemed Overseas Inc. v. BOC India Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's imposition of costs on Sciemed Overseas for filing a false affidavit, emphasizing the need to preserve the sanctity of judicial proceedings and deter misleading statements.