Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Mahaboosa Begum & Ors v. Tamil Nadu Wakf Board & Anr
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the High Court's order that prematurely objected to evidence production and set aside the sale, and directed the trial court to conclude the trial expeditiously.
M/S. LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD. & ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that Ready Mix Concrete manufactured and used at the site of construction is not exempt from excise duty under Notification No. 4/1997-CE, which exempts only Concrete Mix, distinguishing the two products based on manufacturing process and quality standards.
Purnima Manthena and Another v. Dr. Renuka Datla & Others
The Supreme Court held that an appeal under Section 10F of the Companies Act lies only on a question of law and set aside the High Court's interim order substituting the Board of Directors, directing the Company Law Board and civil court to decide the dispute on merits.
Ramesh Chand v. Asruddin
The Supreme Court set aside the decree of specific performance subject to payment of compensation with enhanced interest, emphasizing the discretionary nature of specific performance under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act.
Neon Laboratories Ltd. v. Medical Technologies Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld an injunction protecting prior user rights over a trademark despite an earlier registration application by the defendant who delayed actual use.
Khushbir Singh v. Gurdeep Singh
The Supreme Court allowed amendment of the plaint to change the party's name from father to grandfather and permitted evidence on the amended suit, setting aside the impugned judgment.
State Bank of Hyderabad v. Rabo Bank
The Supreme Court held that a defendant raising triable issues including fraud and lack of acceptance on Bills of Exchange is entitled to unconditional leave to defend a Summary Suit under Order 37 CPC, setting aside summary decrees against the appellant Bank.
Shri Ram Bahadur Pandey & Anr. v. Shri Ram Dhani Prasad & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that disputes over pay scale or service conditions post-appointment must be resolved through appropriate forums, not contempt proceedings.
Pukhrem Sharatchandra Singh v. Mairembam Prithviraj Singh
The Supreme Court directed expeditious trial of an election petition, condemning dilatory tactics by the elected candidate and emphasizing the statutory mandate to dispose of election disputes within six months.
Sudhir v. State of Maharashtra; Chandrakant v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's cancellation of anticipatory bail in a serious corruption case, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation to ensure effective investigation.
Ganga Bai v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Ganga Bai based on complete circumstantial evidence and rejected her plea for acquittal despite co-accused being acquitted.
S. Nihaal Ahamed v. The Dean
The Supreme Court upheld denial of admission due to lapse of time but restored compensation awarded to candidates for institutional fault causing loss of admission opportunity.
Saraswati Medical College v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed a fresh inspection of the petitioner’s medical college by the Medical Council of India following procedural lapses and ordered reconsideration of the Union of India’s decision on establishment of the college.
KANACHUR ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the Government of India's decision to disapprove a new medical college due to persistent deficiencies found by the Medical Council of India, dismissing the petitioner's challenge.
The Committee-GFIL v. Libra Buildtech Private Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that purchasers are entitled to refund of stamp duty paid when a court cancels a sale transaction and directs refund of sale consideration, applying principles of equity and relevant statutory provisions.
Gurmit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants based on reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence and rejected defence claims of delay and physical incapacity.
RAM KUMAR v. ABHINANDAN KUMAR TADAIYA
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's eviction order for non-consideration of material evidence regarding rent deposits and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.
Jeles Education Society v. R.T. Bhitale
The Supreme Court held that a teacher lacking required qualifications was validly appointed temporarily against a permanent vacancy and lawfully terminated, rejecting claims of permanent employment and upholding statutory rules on appointment and termination.
Rajinder Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that dismissal was not the only appropriate punishment for repeated unauthorized absence and converted the appellant's dismissal into compulsory retirement considering his medical condition and service record.
Neeru Yadav v. State of U.P. and Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order granted solely on parity to a history-sheeter accused of heinous crimes, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion considering criminal antecedents and nature of offences.