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Food Corporation of India v. Abhijit Paul
The Supreme Court held that demurrages cannot be recovered as "charges" under the Food Corporation of India's road transport contracts where contractors are not responsible for loading/unloading, dismissing the Corporation's appeals and upholding the High Court's decisions.
Food Corporation of India v. Abhijit Paul
The Supreme Court held that demurrages imposed by Railways cannot be recovered by the Food Corporation of India from contractors under the contract clause for "charges," as the contractors had no obligation for loading/unloading causing such demurrages.
T. J. Parameshwarappa v. The Branch Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that compensation for permanent disability in motor accident claims must be based on the actual loss of earning capacity, not merely the percentage of disability, and enhanced the claimant's compensation accordingly.
M/s Bawa Paulins Pvt. Ltd. v. UPS Freight Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the State Commission's award of compensation for deficiency in forwarding services causing dishonor of Letter of Credit, holding respondents jointly liable.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD v. THOMAS JOSEPH ALIAS
The Supreme Court upheld that excess electricity consumption beyond connected load is unauthorised use attracting penalty at twice the tariff, but limited penalty applies where excess use is in the same premises and purpose without tariff change, validating Kerala's regulatory exception.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD v. THOMAS JOSEPH ALIAS
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's ruling that penalty for unauthorised excess electricity use is generally twice the tariff for the higher category, but limited to twice fixed charges when overdrawal occurs in the same premises and tariff without tariff change, validating Regulation 153(15) of the Kerala Electricity Supply Code, 2014.
State of Gujarat v. Sandip Omprakash Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, holding that prosecution requires substantive offences committed after the Act's commencement, not merely prior charge sheets.
State of Gujarat v. Sandip Omprakash Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act, 2015, holding that continuing unlawful activity requires a substantive offence committed after the Act's commencement, not merely prior charge sheets.
Ram Pratap v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and unexplained delay in FIR, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Ram Pratap v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to insufficient circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Baharul Islam & Ors. v. The Indian Medical Association & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Assam Act regulating Rural Health Practitioners was unconstitutional as it encroached upon Parliament's exclusive power under Entry 66 of List I to coordinate and determine standards in medical education, affirming the primacy of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Baharul Islam & Ors. v. The Indian Medical Association & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of the Assam Act for encroaching upon the Union's exclusive power under Entry 66 of List I, affirming that State legislation on medical education must conform to Central standards under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Elumalai @ Venkatesan v. M. Kamala
The Supreme Court held that a Release Deed executed by an heir apparent for consideration creates an equitable estoppel barring the heir and his successors from claiming inheritance rights, notwithstanding their status as Class I heirs under Hindu law.
Sushil Pandey & Anr. v. State of U.P. Thr. Principal Secretary (Home) & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed recasting of seniority for Assistant Radio Officers by fixing a common date of appointment for promotees and direct recruits, upholding service rules and treating vacancies from death or retirement as fresh.
Manik Majumder v. Dipak Kumar Saha
The Supreme Court held that non-production and non-compliance with statutory requirements of a foundational Power of Attorney preclude drawing a statutory presumption of validity of a sale deed, restoring dismissal of the suit for declaration of title.
Manik Majumder v. Dipak Kumar Saha
The Supreme Court held that non-production and non-compliance with statutory requirements of a Power of Attorney preclude drawing a statutory presumption of validity of a sale deed, restoring dismissal of suit for declaration of title.
Hewlett Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs (Import), Nhava Sheva
The Supreme Court held that All-in-One Integrated Desktop Computers are not 'portable' ADPs under tariff classification and restored their classification under Tariff Item 8471 50 00, allowing the appeals.
State v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that default bail granted under Section 167(2) CrPC can be cancelled on merits after investigation completion and charge sheet filing if strong grounds exist, balancing accused's liberty with interests of justice.