Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Chanderi Devi & Anr v. Jaspal Singh & Ors
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reasonably estimating the deceased's income and future prospects, awarding Rs.29,17,000/- with interest to the appellants.
State of Punjab v. Saurabh Bakshi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304A IPC for rash and negligent driving causing death but modified the sentence to six months imprisonment, emphasizing that compensation alone cannot justify undue leniency in sentencing.
M/S. HOLOSTICK INDIA LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, NOIDA
The Supreme Court held that security holograms with printing as their primary use are classifiable under Tariff entry 49.01 as products of the printing industry, overruling classification under self-adhesive plastics entry 39.19.
M/S. OSWAL CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, BOLPUR
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser who paid excise duty has locus standi to claim refund under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, but the refund claim was dismissed as time barred for being filed beyond the six-month limitation period.
P.R. Yelumalai v. N.M. Ravi
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a suit for specific performance due to the Plaintiff-Buyer's failure to deposit the balance sale consideration within the stipulated time and mode, rejecting claims of implied extension and condonation of delay.
UMRALA GRAM PANCHAYAT v. THE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION
The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court and High Court decisions directing the regularization of long-serving daily wage safai kamdars as permanent employees, recognizing denial of permanency and equal pay as unfair labour practice under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Asha Verman v. Maharaj Singh
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying Sarla Verma principles for future prospects, awarding medical expenses, and directing 9% interest, setting guidelines for fair compensation distribution among legal heirs.
Ranbeer Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of three accused for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, holding that their coordinated actions demonstrated common intention despite their acquittal by the High Court.
M/S. VIR RUBBER PRODUCTS P. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, MUMBAI-III
The Supreme Court held that for SSI exemption under Notification No. 1/93, goods bearing another person's brand name must be excluded from turnover calculation, allowing the appellant's claim for exemption on its own branded goods.
State of U.P v. Charan Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of the respondent's termination under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Disputes Act, ordered reinstatement with back wages, and clarified the applicability of the 'no work no pay' principle and right to livelihood.
T.N. Raghupathy v. High Court of Karnataka
The Supreme Court corrected a clerical error by deleting the name of a counsel erroneously recorded as appearing in proceedings and judgment.
Dhole Govind Sahebrao & others v. Union of India & others
The Supreme Court held that amalgamation of distinct cadres does not mandate restoration of original seniority and that chances of promotion are not protected conditions of service under Articles 14 and 16, thereby upholding the seniority fixation rules under the 2003 cadre restructuring.
Ved Mitter Gill v. Union Territory Administration, Chandigarh
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of jail officials without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b), holding that the disciplinary authority validly recorded reasons that it was not reasonably practicable to hold inquiry following a jail break.
S. Satyanarayana v. Energo Masch Power Engineering & Consulting Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a Special Court has jurisdiction to try IPC offences alongside Companies Act offences arising from the same transaction, and quashing proceedings solely on the basis of Section 621 Companies Act is erroneous when IPC offences are alleged.
Regional Deputy Director v. Zavaray S. Poonawala
The Supreme Court held that import of endangered species trophies requires prior approval from CITES Scientific and Management Authorities, setting aside permissions granted without such clearance.
A. Raghu v. Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that candidates selected through a common recruitment process but deputed for training on different dates constitute a single batch for seniority purposes, which is to be determined based on aggregate marks obtained at the final examination after training.
Mohan Singh Gill & Ors. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition notifications must clearly state the public purpose, and utilisation of acquired land for undisclosed commercial purposes violates statutory safeguards under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Dashmesh Educational Society v. Punjab Urban Development Authority
The Supreme Court remanded the matter for fresh determination of whether the land is forest land requiring central approval, holding that deemed sanction under the 1952 Act does not apply without proper application and that delay bars challenge to land preservation notifications.
Agricultural Income Tax Officer & Anr. v. Goodricke Group Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a retrospective amendment validating a tax levy nullifies prior judgments invalidating the levy, but interest on the tax is payable only from the date of assessment.
PVR Limited v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that the State Government cannot mandate exclusive exhibition of Films Division documentary films without statutory approval and set aside interim directions imposing such conditions on theater licenses.