Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Vesa Holdings P. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a company and its directors for alleged cheating, holding that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intention at inception does not constitute a criminal offence.
Assistant Commissioner of Agricultural Income Tax & Ors. v. M/S. Netley 'B' Estate & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a retrospective amendment deeming dissolved firms to continue to exist for agricultural income tax assessment, distinguishing it from prior cases invalidating retrospective tax laws that nullify judicial decisions.
Vikram Cement & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a government notification denying refund of excess entry tax paid at higher rates despite retrospective reduction violates Articles 14 and 265 of the Constitution, entitling taxpayers to refunds.
Abdul Razzaq v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court allowed a juvenile claim raised post-conviction, set aside the sentence of life imprisonment, and ordered release while maintaining the conviction under Section 302 IPC.
R. Dineshkumar @ Deena v. State
The Supreme Court held that a witness's compelled incriminating testimony is protected under Section 132 of the Evidence Act, barring prosecution based solely on such evidence and refusing to summon him as an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C.
P. Suseela v. University Grants Commission
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government's power to mandate NET as a minimum eligibility for university teaching posts, validating UGC regulations and rejecting exemptions for pre-2009 degree holders.
Taramani Parakh v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC for dowry harassment cannot be quashed at the threshold merely on omnibus allegations and must be allowed to proceed if a prima facie case is made out.
Ramdev Food Products Private Limited v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that Magistrates must apply mind before ordering investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC, police cannot arrest during inquiry under Section 202, and the Magistrate rightly proceeded under Section 202 in a primarily civil dispute involving forgery allegations.
M/S. QUEEN’S EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that incidental surplus does not disqualify an educational institution from income tax exemption under Section 10(23C) if the predominant object is educational and not profit-making.
S. Sridhar v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court directed the respondent-Corporation to consider the regularisation application of shops constructed beyond the sanctioned plan within three months and restrained demolition until the decision.
Tukaram Dnyaneshwar Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 304 Part-II IPC but enhanced the sentence to five years rigorous imprisonment, emphasizing proportionate sentencing and deterrence.
Commnr. Of Central Excise, Chennai-III v. Grasim Industries
The Supreme Court held that the doctrine of unjust enrichment applies to refund claims of excise duty on capital goods used captively, requiring proof that the duty incidence was not passed on through product costing.
Amarkant Rai v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed retrospective regularization of a long-serving daily wage employee appointed irregularly but not illegally, applying the exception in Umadevi’s case for appointments exceeding ten years.
Sujitendra Nath Singh Roy v. State of West Bengal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions under Articles 226/227 are maintainable against a tribunal's refusal to initiate contempt proceedings, affirming High Courts' writ jurisdiction over such tribunals.
SHASHIKALA & ORS. v. GANGALAKSHMAMMA & ANR.
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by taking the higher income of the deceased, applying deductions and multiplier, awarded substantial conventional damages, and referred the question of future prospects addition for self-employed persons to a larger Bench.
M/s. Muneer Enterprises v. M/s Ramgad Minerals and Mining Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that surrender of a mining lease is effective only after mandatory 12 months' notice and acceptance by the State, and non-compliance with Forest Act approvals does not render the lease void ab initio but can be regularized by ex post facto approval.
BARANAGORE JUTE FACTORY PLC. v. SHREEKISHAN OMPRAKASH
The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's order restraining withdrawal of deposited funds pending disposal of all related applications in a company liquidation matter and directed expeditious disposal of pending applications.
M/S. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD. v. COMMNR. OF CENTRAL EXCISE, NEW DELHI
The Supreme Court held that Electro Deposition Coating on inputs does not amount to manufacture attracting excise duty beyond MODVAT credit reversal, allowing the appellant's appeal and setting aside the differential duty demand.
Charu Kishor Mehta v. Joint Charity Commissioner, Greater Bombay Region & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of trustees' delegation of powers to a Managing Trustee under the Trust Deed and dismissed the appeal challenging the non-imposition of penalties on co-trustees for alleged mismanagement.
Kalyani Mathivanan v. K.V. Jeyaraj
The Supreme Court held that UGC Regulations, 2010 are mandatory and prevail over conflicting State University Acts, setting aside the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor who did not meet prescribed academic qualifications.