Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Parvaiz Ahmad Parry v. State of Jammu & Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that a candidate with B.Sc. Forestry as a major subject and M.Sc. Forestry satisfies the prescribed qualification for Range Officer Grade-I post and allowed his appeal against rejection on eligibility grounds.
All Kerala Online Lottery Dealers Association v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld Kerala's selective prohibition of online lotteries under Section 5 of the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, affirming the State's competence to regulate online lotteries as a distinct class to protect public interest.
HERO CYCLES (P) LTD v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL)
The Supreme Court held that interest on borrowed funds used for advancing money to a subsidiary pursuant to commercial expediency is deductible under Section 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, allowing the assessee's claim and setting aside the High Court's disallowance.
Baldev Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 15 NDPS Act based on trustworthy police testimony despite non-examination of investigating officer, reducing sentence from twelve to ten years.
VSE Stock Services Ltd. v. S.E.B.I & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary amalgamation of stock broker companies does not attract SEBI's fee continuity benefit, requiring fresh registration fees to be paid.
State of Rajasthan v. Daud Khan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Daud Khan for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC, rejecting challenges based on FIR delay, inconclusive forensic evidence, and eyewitness reliability.
UNITECH LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
The Supreme Court held that a collaboration agreement enabling enjoyment of immovable property rights constitutes a 'transfer' under the Income Tax Act, but compulsory pre-emptive purchase orders require proper valuation and an opportunity to rebut tax evasion presumption.
State of Tamil Nadu v. R. Muthukumaraswamy
The Supreme Court allowed transfer petitions under Article 139-A(1) of the Constitution, transferring multiple writ petitions from the High Court of Madras to itself for adjudication.
Securities & Exchange Board of India v. M/s. Prebon Yamane (I) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that fee continuity under SEBI Regulations is limited to specific conversions and denied such benefit to a joint venture entity, allowing SEBI's appeal to recover membership fees.
S.E.B.I. v. Alliance Finstock Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the fee continuity benefit under SEBI Regulations for stock brokers who corporatised before 1 April 1997, ruling that the provision applies retrospectively and SEBI cannot collect fees again for periods already paid.
HARI NARAYAN BANSAL v. DADA DEV MANDIR PRABANDHAK SABHA
The Supreme Court held that framing a substantial question of law is not required when dismissing a second appeal at the admission stage and dismissed the appeal while granting the appellants time to vacate the premises subject to payment of mesne profits.
Union of India v. Jivanti Devi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed a lump sum payment to the respondent in lieu of family pension, recognizing equitable relief where formal pension eligibility was not met.
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.