Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
K.S. Soundararajan v. Commissioner of H.R. & C.E.
The Supreme Court upheld that the charities under the Will constitute public religious trusts and that authorities have power under Section 64 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Act, 1959, to frame a scheme for their administration.
Elektron Lighting Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Shah Investments Financial Developments and Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the contract for LED street light replacement awarded to the appellants but quashed the grant of exclusive advertising rights for lack of fair tender process, emphasizing judicial restraint in contract award disputes.
Krishna Bhatacharjee v. Sarathi Choudhury
The Supreme Court held that judicial separation does not sever the domestic relationship under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and a woman can claim recovery of Stridhan as a continuing offence not barred by limitation.
State of Rajasthan v. Ramesh
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's acquittal and convicted the accused for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under grave and sudden provocation, based on medical and circumstantial evidence ruling out suicide by hanging.
Raj Singh @ Raja v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted Raj Singh @ Raja of murder under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC due to lack of common object but upheld his convictions for rioting and assault under Sections 148, 307, and 323 read with Section 149 IPC.
Brij Bihari Singh v. Bihar State Financial Corporation
The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of an employee due to procedural irregularities and violation of natural justice in departmental enquiry and improper delegation of disciplinary authority, remanding the matter for fresh enquiry.
Prof. N.K. Ganguly v. CBI New Delhi
The Supreme Court held that prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC is mandatory before prosecuting public servants for offences committed in discharge of official duty, quashing proceedings initiated without such sanction in a case of alleged illegal land transfer.
STATE BANK OF PATIALA v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that compensation received by banks on delayed payment of discounted bills of exchange is not taxable as interest under the Interest Tax Act, 1974.
Dr. Ram Lakhan Singh v. State Government of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that illegal vigilance proceedings and arrest of a public servant without following prescribed procedures violate fundamental rights and awarded compensation for the resulting mental agony and financial loss.
B. Radhakrishnan v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that excess pay received by police personnel under a court order cannot be recovered by the government if received without fault, even if the order is later set aside.
Pawan Kumar Agarwala v. General Manager-II & Appointing Auth.
The Supreme Court held that failure to furnish list of witnesses and documents vitiates disciplinary enquiry, reinstated the appellant with full back wages minus pension, and set aside the lesser penalty imposed by the High Court Division Bench.
Vishwanath Dadu Gurav v. Dattatray Ganapati Gurav
The Supreme Court remanded the probate dispute for fresh appellate consideration, emphasizing proper evidence appraisal and adequate reasoning by the appellate court.
M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd v. M/s Apeejay Shipping Ltd
The Supreme Court held that under the Arbitration Act, 1940, legal misconduct must be established from the arbitral record and fresh oral evidence in court to prove such misconduct is impermissible.
VNS College of Physical Education and Management Studies v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the State's restriction of admissions to candidates who appeared in the Vyapam entrance exam and dismissed the plea of private colleges to conduct college-level counseling for vacant seats.
Jupudy Pardha Sarathy v. Pentapati Rama Krishna
The Supreme Court held that a Hindu widow's limited life interest in property granted by Will is enlarged into absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, extinguishing any vested remainder interests.
Gurudassing Nawoosing Panjwani v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that the State Government has concurrent and superior revisional jurisdiction under Section 257 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, permitting a second revision, and upheld the Minister's order restoring mutation entries in favor of respondents.
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.