Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. is extraordinary and requires strong evidence, setting aside the High Court's remand and upholding the Trial Court's dismissal of the application against the appellant.
Sarabjit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the F.I.R. for cheating and criminal conspiracy, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and criminal proceedings constituted abuse of process.
Sarabjit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating in a property sale dispute, holding that breach of contract without fraudulent intent is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.
Fedrick Cutinha v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of two accused, restoring their acquittal due to lack of perversity in trial court's findings and procedural lapses in sentencing.
Sabir Ali Khan v. Syed Mohd. Ahmad Ali Khan
The Supreme Court upheld that beneficiaries can acquire title by adverse possession over waqf property despite void transfers and procedural irregularities, dismissing the appeal challenging such title.
Land and Building Department v. Attro Devi
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken by the State, even if compensation has not been paid, setting aside the High Court's order to the contrary.
State of Uttarakhand and Anr. v. Ravi Kumar
The Supreme Court remanded the dispute over ownership and tenancy rights of land leased under the Government Grants Act for fresh adjudication, emphasizing strict compliance with lease conditions including prior approval for transfer.
State of Uttarakhand and Anr. v. Ravi Kumar
The Supreme Court remanded the dispute over ownership of land leased under the Government Grants Act for fresh consideration of the validity of transfer and compliance with lease conditions, emphasizing strict adherence to prior approval requirements.
Alpha G184 Owners Association v. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that joint consumer complaints by multiple allottees are maintainable despite pendency of registration challenges, directing the National Commission to proceed expeditiously on merits.
Hem Raj v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer must indemnify the insured for undisputed medical expenses incurred for third-party treatment under a valid vehicle insurance policy and allowed the appeal directing payment with interest.
Yogendra Prasad Singh v. Ram Bachan Devi
The Supreme Court held that a registered Sale Deed with recitals of transfer of title and possession operates as an absolute sale unless the local practice of ta khubzul badlain applies, invalidating the unilateral cancellation and upholding the plaintiff's ownership.
District Hanumangarh, Rajasthan v. Manveer Singh and Others
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized construction of a new Panchayat building on a school playground without sanction is illegal, directed disciplinary action against officials, and ordered remedial measures preserving the playground's use.
Sunil Kumar v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant arising from a trivial workplace altercation, holding that continuing such proceedings would amount to harassment and abuse of process.
Paul Rubber Industries Private Limited v. Amit Chand Mitra & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered lease deed for a term exceeding one year is inadmissible as evidence to determine lease duration and purpose, affirming that the tenancy was month-to-month requiring fifteen days' notice, and dismissed the appeal.
Sweety Kumari v. State of Bihar and Others
The Supreme Court held that non-production of original certificates at interview is not a mandatory ground for disqualification if true photocopies are submitted and directed the State to accommodate meritorious candidates by adjusting vacancies.
Kerala State Co-operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank Ltd. v. The Assessing Officer, Trivandrum
The Supreme Court held that a State Co-operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank not carrying on banking business as defined under the Banking Regulation Act is not a "co-operative bank" under Section 80P(4) of the Income Tax Act and is entitled to claim deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i).
Dr. Nirmal Singh Panesar v. Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Panesar
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not an automatic ground for divorce under Article 142 and that the appellant failed to prove cruelty or desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act.
C.I.T., DELHI v. BHARTI HEXACOM LTD
The Supreme Court held that the variable licence fee under the New Telecom Policy, 1999 is revenue expenditure deductible under Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, while the one-time licence fee paid up to 31 July 1999 is capital expenditure amortisable under Section 35ABB.
UNIBROS v. ALL INDIA RADIO
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s setting aside of an arbitral award for loss of profit due to lack of credible evidence, affirming that such awards must comply with the public policy of India under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Commissioner, Customs Central Excise and Service Tax, Patna v. M/s Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that IIT Patna and NIT Rourkela qualify as governmental authorities exempt from service tax on construction services, dismissing Revenue's appeals and affirming refund claims by the contractor.