Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
PREM v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim to Rs. 6 lakhs due to inadequacy of the original amount and absence of objection from the insurance company.
GURCHARAN SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence of an aged appellant suffering from ailments to one year on compassionate grounds while disposing of the criminal appeal.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Rinku Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence from the High Court's reduced term to three years imprisonment for firearm injuries, emphasizing appropriate sentencing reflecting the offence's gravity.
Dr. I. Ismail v. K. Shameem Rani
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a removal order against a college principal after a proper inquiry, dismissed the appeal for delay and on merits, and reaffirmed the applicability of Vishaka guidelines and res judicata in service matters.
U. P. Power Corporation Limited v. Vimla Devi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal by limiting energy charge revision to twelve months based on average subsequent consumption and set aside adverse remarks and costs imposed on officers for procedural irregularities without malafide.
MOHAMMED YASSIN v. RAMIZABI
The Supreme Court held that possession initially permissive does not become adverse by mere passage of time post final decree without evidence of hostility, restoring decrees in favor of the appellant for declaration of title and possession.
Poonam v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent allottee without independent rights is not a necessary party entitled to challenge an appellate order restoring the original allottee's rights, affirming the principle of necessary party impleadment and natural justice in writ proceedings.
Shri Kamal Prashar v. Airport Authority and Another
The Supreme Court held that statutory deputation under the National Airport Authority Act is mandatory and an employee cannot revert to the parent department without formal relief, validating disciplinary action for unauthorized absence.
M/s. Chebrolu Enterprises v. Andhra Pradesh Backward Class Cooperative Finance Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld an Arbitral Award fixing a lower price for supplied goods based on suppliers' undertaking that quoted prices were the lowest, dismissing appeals challenging the Tribunal's jurisdiction and findings.
Union of India v. Manoj Deswal
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful discharge of a non-attested trainee soldier without prior show cause notice, affirming the Commanding Officer's authority under Army Rules to terminate probationary service for unauthorized absence and desertion.
GMR ENERGY LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, BANGALORE
The Supreme Court held that the invoice values declared under a rotable exchange programme represent the true value for customs duty, disallowed additional valuation based on returned parts, and upheld exemption benefits under Notification No. 21/2002-Cus.
Director General of Foreign Trade and Another v. M/s. Kanak Exports and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government's retrospective amendments to the EXIM Policy 2002-2007 excluding certain exports from duty free entitlement benefits, affirming the statutory power to amend trade policy in public interest.
M/S. MERIDIAN INDUSTRIES LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that imported wax used in manufacturing cotton yarn constitutes raw material, disqualifying the appellant from excise duty exemption under Notification No.8/97-C.E.
Ashok Rangnth Nagar v. Shrikant Govindrao Sangvikar
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must formulate a substantial question of law before entertaining or deciding a second appeal under Section 100 CPC and remitted the matter for fresh disposal accordingly.
Mehboob Ali & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for fake currency offences, holding that statements leading to discovery of facts under section 27 of the Evidence Act are admissible even if recorded during police custody.
Dr. Sandeep v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld domicile-based reservation in super-specialty medical admissions under Article 371-D and the Presidential Order, ruling it constitutionally valid despite general merit-based admission principles.
Kamlesh v. Attar Singh
The Supreme Court held that in motor accident cases involving composite negligence, all drivers are jointly and severally liable, allowing claimants to recover full compensation from any one of them.
Managing Director, K.S.R.T.C. v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under a lease agreement, the registered owner, insurer, and lessee (KSRTC) are jointly and severally liable to pay compensation for motor vehicle accidents, and the lessee can recover amounts paid from the owner or insurer.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Chennai v. M/s. Nebulae Health Care Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that SSI Units availing CENVAT credit on inputs for third-party branded goods on job work basis are not disentitled from claiming excise duty exemption on their own branded goods under relevant Notifications.
Rajendra Prakash Agrawal v. Union of India & Anr
The Supreme Court granted bail to an elderly accused in a corruption case after investigation completion and charge sheet filing, emphasizing humanitarian grounds and cooperation despite serious charges.