Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Anil s/o Jagannath Rana v. Rajendra s/o Radhakishan Rana
The Supreme Court held that after a final judicial decision declining arbitration under Section 8(1) of the Arbitration Act, parties cannot invoke Section 11(6) jurisdiction for appointment of an arbitrator, applying res judicata and issue estoppel principles.
Sudershan Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal of appellants charged with illegal sale of government wheat, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and the need for prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Kumod Kumar & another v. State of Jharkhand & others
The Supreme Court held that Steno Sub-Inspectors and general line Sub-Inspectors belong to distinct cadres, and seniority in the general line must be counted from the date of appointment to that line, not from initial appointment as Steno Sub-Inspectors.
State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih
The Supreme Court held that recovery of excess payments made to employees due to employer's mistake is impermissible if it causes undue hardship or is arbitrary, especially for lower-rung or retired employees, thereby upholding the High Court's quashing of recovery orders.
State of U.P. v. Parmanand Shukla
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal and directed payment of Rs. 10 lakhs to the deceased employee's legal representatives as compensation in lieu of reinstatement and back wages.
M/S VELLANKI FRAME WORKS v. THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
The Supreme Court upheld that sales effected after customs clearance by the importer are inter-State sales liable to CST, rejecting the appellant's claim of high seas sale exemption under Section 5(2) of the CST Act.
Rajinder Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under self-defence in a sudden fight, setting aside the Arms Act conviction and ordering his release.
Pooja Ravinder Devidasani v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a resigned non-executive Director under Section 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that specific averments of responsibility at the relevant time are essential to impose vicarious liability.
All Assam Ahom Association & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that delay alone cannot bar petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act affecting fundamental rights of Assam's citizens and framed substantial constitutional questions for determination.
International Amusement Limited v. India Trade Promotion Organisation
The Supreme Court held that disputes under the Public Premises Act are not arbitrable and that the Estate Officer has exclusive jurisdiction, dismissing the appeal against the High Court's order setting aside arbitration proceedings.
THE MANAGER MAHARASHTRA STATE COOPERATIVE MARKETING FEDERATION LTD. v. SURESH S/O DADARAO GADGE
The Supreme Court denied reinstatement to a daily wage employee engaged irregularly after unit closure but awarded compensation in lieu thereof.
State of Punjab v. Labh Singh
Sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act is not required to prosecute retired public servants, but protection under section 197 CrPC continues for IPC offences even after retirement, barring prosecution without sanction.
Mahadeo Narayan More & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on credible dying declarations and consistent evidence, dismissing the appeal against life imprisonment for murder under Sections 302 and 34 IPC.
State of Punjab v. Nokia India Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that battery chargers sold with cell phones are accessories taxable at the general rate, not part of the cell phone attracting concessional tax under Punjab VAT Act.
M/s. Ram Barai Singh & Co. v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause does not automatically bar a writ petition under Article 226, especially when no objection was raised earlier and the contract was executed long ago, restoring the Single Judge's order allowing the writ petition.
State Tr. Insp. of Police v. A. Arun Kumar & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored charges against accused in a duty drawback fraud case, holding that the High Court erred in discharging them for lack of prima facie material at the charge framing stage.
RAMAN v. UTTAR HARYANA BIJLI VITRAN NIGAM LTD.
The Supreme Court restored a Rs. 60 lakh compensation award for a child victim of electrocution due to electricity department's negligence, emphasizing strict liability and exclusive right of the victim and heirs to the compensation.
State of Punjab v. Jagga Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two accused for murder based on credible eyewitness and fingerprint evidence while acquitting others for lack of conspiracy proof.
IN RE : SECTION 6A OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT 1955
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, affirming Parliament's plenary power under Article 11 to confer citizenship on migrants from Bangladesh to Assam beyond constitutional cut-off dates.
PRICOL LIMITED v. JOHNSON CONTROLS ENTERPRISE LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the appointment of an arbitrator by SIAC under the arbitration clause with Singapore as seat is valid and refused to interfere under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, dismissing the petition.