Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Madan Razak v. State of Bihar and others
The Supreme Court held that delayed recording of witness statements does not justify quashing criminal proceedings if a prima facie case exists, and restored the summoning order for trial in a rape and murder case.
Rukmani Devi & Others v. Jaipur Development Authority & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the State's policy circular providing 15% developed land in lieu of compensation is enforceable, directing the Jaipur Development Authority to allot such land to appellants, setting aside the High Court's dismissal.
INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. v. NILOUFER SIDDIQUI & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that IOCL's termination of LPG distributorship without supplying or executing the standard agreement and without just cause was illegal and arbitrary, directing restoration of distributorship and emphasizing constitutional fairness in government contracts.
Medical Council of India v. Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences
The Supreme Court held that the Medical Council of India need not conduct a re-inspection of a medical college failing to meet minimum standards and set aside the High Court's direction for such inspection.
Rajni Sanghi v. Western Indian State Motors Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld family settlements approved by courts over a pending arbitration award, holding the award 'otherwise invalid' under Section 30(c) of the Arbitration Act, 1940, emphasizing the binding nature of family arrangements and court orders.
Poona Employees Union v. Force Motors Limited & Another
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of Industrial Court's recognition of the appellant union, holding that reliance on affidavits to prove majority membership was impermissible and the appellant failed to comply with statutory requirements under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions Act.
Securities & Exchange Board of India v. Magnum Equity Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that fee continuity under SEBI regulations requires only one erstwhile partner to remain Whole-time Director holding 40% equity for three years, and that SEBI's 2002 circular imposing stricter conditions is not retrospective.
Shri Ram Shridhar Chimurkar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a child adopted by the widow of a deceased government servant after his death is not entitled to family pension under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.
D.V. Sadananada Gowda v. K.G. Nagalaxmi Bai
The Supreme Court held that amalgamation of plots without subdivision and construction conforming to sanctioned plans do not violate lease terms, and courts must not usurp statutory authorities' discretion in property lease enforcement.
Ram Charan Singh Prajapati v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court dismissed the civil appeal filed by Ram Charan Singh Prajapati, upholding the impugned judgment without imposing costs, relying on the reasoning in a related appeal.
State of U.P. & Ors. v. Ajay Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that appointments and renewals of District Government Counsel are discretionary professional engagements governed by Section 24 Cr.P.C. and the LR Manual, and set aside the High Court order directing mandatory renewal.
Vindu Kishore Sharma v. Chancellor, Chaudhary Charan Singh University
The Supreme Court held that failure to exercise a required written option to continue under an earlier Personal Promotion Scheme bars promotion claims under that scheme after amended schemes are introduced.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Ashwani Kumar
The Supreme Court held that under the Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1972, the permissible landholding of a family and its members must be aggregated and cannot exceed the statutory ceiling, reversing the High Court's order allowing separate permissible units to each family member.
A.R. Dahiya v. SEBI
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a buy-back transaction involving post-dated cheques constituted an acquisition triggering SEBI disclosure obligations, dismissing the appellant's appeal and upholding SEBI's directions for a fresh public offer at the highest price paid.
Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. & Ors. v. Shree Lal Meena
The Supreme Court held that resignation prior to the introduction of voluntary retirement provisions cannot be equated with voluntary retirement for pension benefits under the 1995 Rules, pending larger Bench consideration.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. United Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that a mortgage of Government (Nazul) land without State sanction is void, the Bank had no right to convert leasehold into freehold, and the State's resumption notice was valid.
SEBI THROUGH ITS CHAIRMAN v. ROOFIT INDUSTRIES LTD.
The Supreme Court held that penalties under Section 15A(a) of the SEBI Act, 1992 as amended in 2002 are mandatory without discretion for reduction on extraneous grounds, and the default by Roofit Industries was a one-time default attracting pre-amendment penalty provisions.
Shamsher Singh Verma v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that a compact disc containing recorded conversations is admissible evidence under Section 294 CrPC and must be allowed to be examined by the defence to uphold the right to a fair trial.
Commissioner of Central Excise v. M/S Nestle India Limited
The Supreme Court held that valuation of goods cleared by a 100% EOU to sister units in India must follow exemption notifications and Rule 8 of Central Excise Valuation Rules, not customs valuation under Section 3(1) proviso (ii), dismissing the revenue's appeal.
M/S. SHREE BHAGWATI STEEL ROLLING MILLS v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that omission of a statutory provision amounts to repeal, interest cannot be levied without statutory authority, and mandatory penalty provisions under certain Central Excise Rules are ultra vires and violate constitutional rights.