Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
M/s. Mangalore Ganesh Beedi Works v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Mysore & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that legal expenses incurred to protect a going concern are deductible under Section 37 and intellectual property rights acquired constitute 'plant' eligible for depreciation under Section 32 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961.
Sumer Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Narendra Gorani
The Supreme Court held that disputes involving possession of immovable property situated outside Bombay fall outside the Bombay High Court's original jurisdiction under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent, dismissing the appellant's appeal against revocation of leave to file a Section 9 arbitration petition.
Ratnesh Kumar Choudhary v. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar
The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationer based on an ex parte enquiry report containing stigmatic allegations without a regular enquiry violates natural justice and is punitive, thus quashing the termination and ordering reinstatement.
K.A. Kotrappa Reddy v. Rayara Manjunatha Reddy
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to delay in FIR, doubtful witness credibility, lack of motive, and procedural lapses, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Faruk Ilahi Tamboli v. B.S. Shankarrao Kokate
The Supreme Court allowed the landlord's appeal for eviction on bona fide need grounds, holding that the landlord's genuine business requirement and comparative hardship justified eviction despite tenant's alternative accommodations.
N. Sunkanna v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused in a corruption case holding that mere possession of tainted currency without proof of demand of illegal gratification is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. Bihar Public Service Commission & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Bihar Public Service Commission's use of moderation over scaling in evaluating multi-subject competitive examinations, clarifying that Sanjay Singh does not mandate scaling and limiting judicial interference in expert evaluation decisions.
Sanjiv Rajendra Bhatt v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation to an independent agency, holding that the petitioner lacked clean hands and the existing SIT investigation was fair and impartial.
Ajithkumar P. & Others v. Remin K.R. & Others
The Supreme Court held that relaxation at a preliminary screening stage does not affect the entitlement of meritorious reserved category candidates to appointment against open category posts under statutory recruitment rules.
H.S.I.D.C. v. Pran Sukh
The Supreme Court dismissed a Curative Petition challenging land acquisition compensation, holding that procedural requirements for Curative Petitions were not met and that the petition was vexatious and barred by prior Review dismissals.
The Working Friends Cooperative House Building Society Ltd. v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that compulsory acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid or deposited in court within five years, regardless of possession or treasury deposit.
Asger Ibrahim Amin v. Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Supreme Court held that an employee who resigned after completing qualifying service with acceptance of notice is entitled to pension as if voluntarily retired under LIC Pension Rules, 1995, and limited arrears due to delay.
Om Prakash Sharma v. Rajendra Prasad Shewda
The Supreme Court upheld that property purchased by a husband in the wife's name is presumed owned by the wife unless proven benami, and that adoption claims must be proved beyond reasonable doubt, dismissing the plaintiff's claim to the suit property.
Vasant Balu Patil v. Mohan Hirachand Shah
The Supreme Court upheld the plaintiffs' title to suit land by rejecting doubtful mutation entries and affirmed that amendments to pleadings relate back to the suit's filing date, dismissing the defendants' appeals.
Maqsood & Ors v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld convictions and sentences for grievous hurt caused in a mutual fight, rejecting claims of private defense and denying compounding or probation.
Razia Amirali Shroff and Others v. M/S Nishuvi Corporation and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition seeking ad-interim relief under Section 9A(2) CPC (Maharashtra Amendment), upholding the High Court's refusal due to pending preliminary issues of maintainability and limitation.
Dulu Devi v. State of Assam and Others
The Supreme Court held that a government servant's termination is ineffective without communication, allowing the appellant to continue service and receive salary arrears.
M/S. SPENTEX INDUSTRIES LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that exporters are entitled to rebate of excise duty paid on both inputs and finished goods under Rule 18 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002, interpreting 'or' as 'and' to fulfill legislative intent.
Government of Andhra Pradesh v. Pratap Karan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree rectifying revenue records in favor of plaintiffs as rightful owners, clarified the applicability of Letters Patent over Section 98 CPC, and held that the appeal did not abate despite death of a party without substitution.
Narayan Laxman Patil v. M/s Gala Construction Company Private Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a mutation entry in the Record of Rights for lack of lawful possession or title, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory procedures under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code.