Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
GLAS Trust Company LLC v. BYJU Raveendran
The Supreme Court upheld NCLAT’s approval of a settlement under its inherent powers before CoC formation, clarifying the interplay between Rule 11 and Section 12A of the IBC and affirming the limited locus of non-settling creditors.
State of U.P. v. M/S Lalta Prasad Vaish and sons
The Supreme Court affirmed that 'intoxicating liquor' under Entry 8 of List II includes only potable alcohol, confirming the Union's exclusive control over industrial alcohol under Entry 52 of List I and the IDRA, limiting State powers to regulatory measures and fees.
Manish Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the pay disparity between Artificers I-III and Chief Petty Officers in the Indian Navy, ruling that rank equivalence for seniority does not mandate identical grade pay absent command and promotional parity.
VIDYASAGAR PRASAD v. UCO BANK
The Supreme Court upheld the initiation of CIRP against the Corporate Debtor, holding that statutory balance sheet entries and a One Time Settlement proposal constitute valid acknowledgment of debt extending the limitation period under Section 18 of the Limitation Act as applied to IBC proceedings.
HDFC BANK LTD. v. THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against HDFC Bank and its officials for alleged violation of Income Tax Act restraining orders, holding that the FIR did not disclose prima facie offences under the IPC and continuation of proceedings would cause undue hardship.
Uma & Anr. v. The State Rep. by the Deputy Superintendent of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, medical proof of homicidal death, and failure to explain circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.
V. D. RAVEESHA v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal breach of trust and cheating where the accused forged documents to sell a hypothecated vehicle without repaying the loan, clarifying the distinction and coexistence of offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC.
Shyam Narayan Ram v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that admitted prosecution documents under Section 294 CrPC need not be formally proved and set aside the High Court's remand order, directing the appeals to be decided on merits based on trial evidence.
Lenin Kumar Ray v. M/s. Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an employee drawing salary above the pre-2010 threshold and performing supervisory duties does not qualify as a "workman" under the Industrial Disputes Act, thereby validating his termination without reinstatement or back wages.
Haryana Urban Development Authority v. Abhishek Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition by Haryana Urban Development Authority, clarifying mandatory compliance under Section 5A, rejecting discrimination claims, and disallowing arbitrary release of land during pendency of acquisition.
Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of Section 498-A IPC charges due to absence of specific evidence linking him to cruelty, emphasizing caution against over-implication in dowry harassment cases.
Central Warehousing Corporation & Anr v. M/S Sidhartha Tiles & Sanitary Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the Public Premises Act does not override the Arbitration Act and upheld the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes under a valid arbitration clause.
Bijay Agarwal v. M/s Medilines
The Supreme Court held that an authorized signatory of a company is not the 'drawer' of a cheque under the Negotiable Instruments Act and cannot be directed to deposit compensation under Section 148, setting aside the condition imposed by the appellate court.
K.C.KAUSHIK AND OTHERS v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that retired teachers of government aided colleges are not entitled to interest on belated payment of revised pension absent statutory provision or written government instructions, dismissing their appeals against the High Court’s denial of interest.
S. P. PANDEY v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's setting aside of a disproportionate disciplinary admonition against an Air Force personnel and awarded compensation for wrongful and vindictive treatment.
Salil R. Uchil v. Vishu Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an auction purchaser deprived of the use of deposited auction money due to setting aside of auction on equitable grounds is entitled to interest on the amount from deposit till refund, modifying the High Court's compensation order.
Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed enhanced enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, emphasizing the appointment of dedicated officers and comprehensive measures to eradicate child marriage in India in line with constitutional and international obligations.
Union of India v. M/s Ganpati Dealcom Pvt Ltd
The Supreme Court allowed the review petition recalling its earlier judgment on the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, restoring the appeal for fresh consideration of constitutional validity issues in the absence of a proper lis.
Asim Akhtar v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that while Section 319 CrPC applications can be decided on examination-in-chief evidence, the Trial Court has discretion to wait for cross-examination, and acquittal due to prosecution witnesses' non-appearance for cross-examination was rightly upheld.
Union of India v. Pranav Srinivasan
The Supreme Court held that a person born abroad to parents who ceased Indian citizenship by acquiring foreign nationality before birth is not entitled to resume Indian citizenship under Section 8(2) or Section 5(1)(b) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, and Article 8 of the Constitution does not apply to such a person.