Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Medical Council of India v. Subharti Medical College Meerut
The Supreme Court allowed the Medical Council of India's appeal, setting aside the High Court order, reaffirming the regulatory authority's adherence to statutory procedures as per the Royal Medical Trust precedent.
Lloyd Electric and Engineering Limited v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a State Government's policy decision to extend a concessional CST rate governs entitlement from the policy date, overriding a later departmental notification's effective date.
Ksh. Lakshaheb Singh v. State of Manipur
The Supreme Court upheld the partial lifting of the ban on direct recruitment for Assistant Engineers in Manipur, directing adherence to vacancy-based quotas and ensuring appellants' consideration for promotion without disturbing the High Court's order.
K. Nanjappa v. R.A. Hameed alias Ameersab
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove a valid enforceable contract and that criminal court observations are not conclusive in civil suits.
Medical Council of India v. Akash Education & Development Trust
The Supreme Court held that the High Court's direction for belated inspection by the Medical Council of India was impermissible under the Medical College Regulations and quashed the direction.
COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, TIRUCHIRAPALLI v. M/S. DALMIA CEMENT (BHARAT) LTD
The Supreme Court held that the 1991 amendment to Section 11B introducing the doctrine of unjust enrichment does not apply to refund orders finalized before the amendment, dismissing the appeal and affirming the respondent's entitlement to refund without re-examination of unjust enrichment.
Medical Council of India v. Al Millat Foundation Trust
The Supreme Court upheld the Medical Council of India's rejection of a late application for permission to establish a medical college, setting aside the High Court's quashing of that order.
M/S. MANGALORE REF. & PETROCHEMICALS LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, MANGALORE
The Supreme Court held that customs duty must be paid on the quantity of goods actually imported into India, not on the bill of lading quantity, affirming that the taxable event is the physical importation and clearance of goods.
U.V. Mahadkar v. Subhash Anand Chavan
The Supreme Court held that promotion based on merit-cum-seniority requires judicial restraint in interfering with expert committee decisions unless mala fide or arbitrariness is shown, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the appellant's selection.
Bhadresh Bipinbhai Sheth v. State of Gujarat & Another
The Supreme Court restored anticipatory bail to the appellant in a delayed rape charge case, emphasizing liberal interpretation of Section 438 CrPC and balancing personal liberty with societal interests.
Dr. Tapas Kumar Mandal v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld the government's discretionary exclusion of doctors who obtained diplomas within the last three years from sponsorship under the Trainee Reserve Rules, dismissing the appellants' challenge to this policy change.
Gurdas Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that teachers appointed before eligibility test requirements and serving long-term in Sanskrit Institutes with college status and requisite qualifications are entitled to pay parity with college lecturers.
Indra Vijay Alok v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Patwari for demanding and accepting bribe for land mutation under the Prevention of Corruption Act, dismissing the appeal and confirming the sentence.
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College v. Medical Council of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that incomplete applications lacking essentiality certificates submitted beyond the statutory deadline for increasing medical college seats cannot be entertained, emphasizing strict adherence to the time schedule to maintain educational standards.
Standard Chartered Bank v. Andhra Bank Financial Services Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period under Article 91(a) of the Limitation Act for wrongful conversion of bonds begins when the plaintiff first learns the identity of the wrongdoer, setting the limitation start date as 07.11.1992 and allowing the appeal against dismissal on limitation grounds.
Nanhaku Ram v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence of a convicted public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 to the mandatory minimum considering his advanced age and serious health conditions, while upholding the conviction and fine.
State of M.P. v. Mohan Lal
The Supreme Court modified the reinstatement order of a daily wage employee discontinued 14 years earlier by awarding compensation instead of reinstatement due to the long delay.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Maninder Singh
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings involving economic offences like forgery and cheating banks cannot be quashed merely on settlement and repayment, emphasizing the societal impact and sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
M/S Ramchandra Rexines (P) Ltd and Ors. v. Commissioner of Central Excise
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of statutory appeals without merit hearing and directed the High Court to decide the appeals on merits as per the Supreme Court's earlier order.
S. Panneer Selvam & Ors. v. Government of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
In the absence of State policy or rules under Article 16(4A), reserved category candidates promoted earlier do not automatically get consequential seniority, and the 'catch-up rule' applies to maintain seniority of general category candidates.