Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that drug price fixation notifications under DPCO take immediate effect for all sales within 15 days, rejecting the allowance of old prices for pre-notification stock and overruling contrary circulars and Delhi High Court's view.
Alsia Pardhi v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed a CBI investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a minor by forest officials, emphasizing the courts' power to ensure fair investigation to protect fundamental rights.
State of Rajasthan v. M/s. Basant Agrotech (India) Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the State Government lacks power under Section 16 of the Rajasthan Finance Act, 2008 to issue retrospective notifications imposing or increasing environment and health cess on mineral rights, thereby upholding the High Court's invalidation of such retrospective levy.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
The Supreme Court clarified the regulatory powers of TRAI and the jurisdiction of TDSAT over interconnection disputes and upheld the Authority's power to fix interconnectivity terms subject to statutory and contractual limits.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Pradeep Sharma
The Supreme Court held that proclaimed offenders absconding in serious offences are not entitled to anticipatory bail and set aside the High Court's bail orders accordingly.
Madan & Anr v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing a Reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act runs from the date the claimant knows of the Award, including after apportionment under Section 30, and allowed the appeal restoring enhanced compensation.
Lakshmana Rao Yadavalli & Anr v. The State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Assistant Public Prosecutors are advocates practising at the Bar and that absence of a minimum age in recruitment rules precludes disqualification on age grounds for judicial appointments.
Ravindra Singh v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging inclusion of reserved category candidates in the unreserved list at the preliminary examination stage, affirming that such inclusion on merit is permissible and does not violate reservation principles.
Sasidhar Reddy Sura v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the minimum age of 35 years recommended by a commission is not a mandatory eligibility criterion for appointment as District and Sessions Judge unless incorporated in statutory recruitment rules.
John K. Abraham v. Simon C. Abraham & Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to contradictions and deficiencies in the complainant's evidence, restoring the trial court's acquittal.
Sister Mina Lalita Baruwa v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court held that trial courts must actively use their powers under Section 311 CrPC to recall witnesses and rectify contradictory evidence to ensure justice, allowing the victim to seek such remedy despite limited role under Section 301 CrPC.
RAM GOPAL YADAV v. PARAMJEET KAUR
The Supreme Court allowed enhancement of compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim despite delay, setting aside the High Court's dismissal on limitation grounds.
N.ANANTHA REDDY v. ANSHU KATHURIA
The Supreme Court held that a neighbour alleging infringement of right to light and air is a proper party to be impleaded under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, and that the High Court exceeded its review jurisdiction by recalling its earlier order on merits.
KN Aswathnarayana Setty v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that purchasers of land after issuance of Section 4 notification during pending acquisition proceedings acquire no title and cannot challenge acquisition; possession vests land in the State free from encumbrances, rendering subsequent de-notification invalid.
Purushotham v. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision invalidating the allotment of land reserved for a bank to a petrol pump operator, affirming that land reserved for a specific civic amenity cannot be diverted to another use under Section 38A of the BDA Act.
A.P.I.I. Corpn. Ltd v. M/s. Team-Asia Lakhi Semiconductors Ltd
The Supreme Court held that non-payment of full consideration leads to forfeiture and cancellation of allotment, and the official liquidator has no right to dispose of the plot not legally owned by the company in liquidation.
M/s. Paragon Rubber Industries v. M/s. Pragathi Rubber Mills
The Supreme Court held that a composite suit under the Copyright Act, 1957 and Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 is maintainable only if the court has jurisdiction over both causes of action, and dismissed appeals challenging the High Court's order on territorial jurisdiction.
Maa Binda Express Carrier and Anr. v. Northeast Frontier Railway and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful cancellation of a railway tender process due to procedural deficiencies and public interest, affirming limited judicial interference in government contract awards.
Agricultural Produce Market Committee v. Biotor Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that market fees are leviable on castor seeds purchased within the market area by an industrial concern, rejected exemption under Rule 48(2) for such purchases, and affirmed that de-oiled cake is not liable to market fees.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dongar Singh
The Supreme Court restored the one-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for death caused by rash and negligent driving, rejecting the High Court's reduction based on trial delay.