Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Union of India v. M/S. Bright Power Projects (I) P. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitral tribunal cannot award interest pendente lite when the contract expressly excludes payment of interest, setting aside the award of interest in this case.
ZUARI CEMENT LTD. v. REGIONAL DIRECTOR E.S.I.C. HYDERABAD & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that only the appropriate government can grant exemption under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, and the ESI Court lacks jurisdiction to grant such exemption under Section 75(1)(g), dismissing the appellant's appeal.
S.R. SUKUMAR v. S. SUNAAD RAGHURAM
The Supreme Court held that cognizance under Section 200 Cr.P.C. occurs only upon judicial satisfaction of a prima facie case and allowed amendment of a criminal complaint before cognizance and issuance of summons to avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Daya Ram v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for double murder based on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting claims of delay and unreliability.
M/S ESSAR OIL LTD. v. HINDUSTAN SHIPYARD LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the sub-contractor's payment liability lies with the respondent contractor, not the principal ONGC, affirming the Arbitral Award and setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
State of Rajasthan v. Mahendra Nath Sharma
Pre-2006 retired lecturers who completed three years in the selection scale are entitled to pension benefits corresponding to the higher pay band introduced post-2006, and the State cannot deny this on retrospective or financial grounds.
Quantum Securities Pvt. Ltd. v. New Delhi Television Ltd.
The Supreme Court directed the High Court to decide the pending interim injunction application on merits before proceeding with contempt proceedings, emphasizing timely disposal under Order XXXIX Rule 3A CPC.
V. Krishnakumar v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld medical negligence against government doctors and hospital for failing to screen a premature infant for ROP, enhanced compensation including future medical expenses adjusted for inflation, and affirmed vicarious liability of the State.
The State of Tamil Nadu v. Mariya Anton Vijay
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the charge sheet under the Arms Act at the threshold and directed that the accused must face trial on merits.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board v. Indraprastha Gas Limited
The Supreme Court held that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has the power to fix transportation tariffs including network tariff and compression charges for city gas distribution networks but cannot fix or regulate the maximum retail price of natural gas sold by entities operating their own distribution networks.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-IV v. M/s. Sandan Vikas (I) Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that car air-conditioning kits excluding automotive gas compressors are classifiable under serial no. 8 and compressors under serial no. 1 of Notification No. 166/86-CE when sold separately, affirming the earlier decision and clarifying the interpretation of Explanation (2).
State of J&K v. Wasim Ahmed Malik
The Supreme Court upheld the admissibility of a confession recorded in Hindi under TADA, convicted the confessing accused, but confirmed acquittal of co-accused due to lack of corroboration.
Kamla Kant Dubey v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction and life sentences of two accused for the murder of a 90-year-old man, holding that the eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence was reliable despite minor discrepancies.
Rahul Yadav v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
The Supreme Court held that termination of a petrol pump dealership does not terminate the independent lease agreement in favor of Indian Oil Corporation, and the appellant must vacate the premises under the Public Premises Eviction Act.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation v. Rajubhai Somabhai Bharwad
The Supreme Court held that a Sarpanch cannot enter into a compromise on behalf of the Gram Panchayat without a resolution, and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication after setting aside the award based on an unauthorized compromise.
State of U.P. v. Satveer & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of respondents in a murder case due to insufficient corroboration of sole eyewitness testimony and granted them benefit of doubt in a capital punishment trial.
State of Karnataka v. Sateesh & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case, holding that doubts in prosecution evidence and procedural lapses warranted benefit of doubt and dismissal of the State's appeal.
State of M.P. v. Madanlal
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's laconic acquittal and sentence reduction in a rape case, emphasizing the mandatory thorough reappreciation of evidence by appellate courts and the non-compoundable nature of sexual offences.
OIL & NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
Payments by ONGC to foreign companies for services directly connected with mineral oil prospecting and extraction are taxable under Section 44BB, not as fees for technical services under Section 44D.
OIL & NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that exemption from surtax under notification No. GSR 307(E) applies only to foreign companies with direct participation agreements in mineral oil business, excluding service providers, and must be strictly interpreted.