Supreme Court

Service Tax - Services rendered by Airports Authority of India in relation to export cargo are "taxable service"

Justice Mithal, delivering the judgment, highlighted that Section 66, the charging section of the Act, levies service ta...

Rape on pretext of marriage - Complaint filed with ulterior motives for vengeance after adverse consequences at workplace, Quashed

Justice Karol, while delivering the judgment, noted that the complainant's actions seemed retaliatory, initiated after t...

Special leave petition withdrawn unconditionally - A second special leave petition under Article 136 not maintainable

The Court dismissed the appeals, advising Satheesh to pursue remedies through appropriate legal channels, underscoring t...

Supreme Court Sets Aside Madhya Pradesh High Court's Review on Judicial Recruitment Process

The apex court emphasized that the apprehensions regarding the participation of ineligible candidates were unfounded and...

High Court quashed the Competition Commission of India's proceedings due to lack of power : Order of High Court Upheld.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court addressed potential questions of law arising from this litigation, stating that such ques...

Punishment Imposed Set Aside - Retrospective promotion and consequential benefits must be granted to an employee

The judgment sets a precedent for similar cases where undue delays in departmental proceedings impact the career progres...

Supreme Court Approves Reformed Constitution of All India Football Federation, Charting New Era for Indian Football Governance

This comprehensive judicial intervention draws upon constitutional principles of fraternity, equality, and good governan...

Dishonour of Cheque - Legal notice must demand the exact cheque amount, a discrepancy in the amount : Notice invalid.

This decision reinforces the legal precedent set by previous judgments, including Suman Sethi v. Ajay K. Churiwal and Ce...

Pension and retiral dues cannot be withheld due to failure to vacate government accommodation.

The judgment reaffirms the principle that employees' retiral benefits should be safeguarded and cannot be withheld on ar...

Supreme Court Clarifies Borrower's Right of Redemption Under Amended Section 13(8) of SARFAESI Act

In conclusion, the Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by auction purchasers, quashed the High Court’s writ petition...

Confession Made To A Police Officer Or In Custody - Inadmissible Unless Made In Presence Of A Magistrate

In conclusion, the Supreme Court’s judgment underscored the necessity of establishing an unbroken chain of evidence in c...

Cancellation Vs. Revocation of Bail - Cancellation of Bail When Justified

The decision marks a pivotal moment in the case, reflecting the judiciary's commitment to uphold the principles of justi...

Supreme Court Directs CBI to Register Case After Preliminary Enquiry Reveals Cognizable Offence

The Supreme Court's decision reflects its ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity of the legal process, ensuring that in...

Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in Laxman Jangde Case from Penetrative Sexual Assault to Outraging Modesty

This ruling not only modifies the legal consequences for Laxman Jangde but also sets a precedent for future cases where ...

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Fr. Edwin Pigarez Amid Appeal Proceedings

The decision is expected to have broader implications on how courts view long-term incarceration in relation to pending ...

Supreme Court Directs Mediation in High-Stakes Iron Ore Dispute

The decision to appoint Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, as the mediator was met with approv...

'Fraud' against NCR homebuyers: SC nod to CBI to register 6 more cases in builder-bank 'nexus'

On July 22, the top court had perused the report submitted by the CBI in a sealed cover, suggesting that after conductin...

Supreme Court Upholds Excise Duty on Containerized Gensets, Declares Process as 'Manufacture'

In conclusion, the Supreme Court's verdict not only clarifies the legal understanding of 'manufacture' but also reinforc...

Glitch in e-Mail : Delay in Arbitration Petition Not Condoned

The Supreme Court, comprising Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar, concluded that the High Court...

Customs Act - Unconditional Release of Seized Goods Due to Lapsed Notice Period Held Valid

The Supreme Court's decision not only reinforces the importance of adhering to procedural timelines but also addresses t...

High Court Can Not Recall Order of Dismissal of Anticipatory Bail to Grant Bail

The court's decision leaves the parties open to pursuing any further legal remedies available to them. The appellant's a...

Complainant Has Right to Appeal Without Leave in Negotiable Instruments Act Case

Concluding its judgment, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to expediently reconsider the matter pursuant to the...

Concept of "cruelty" - Mere allegations of cruelty are insufficient Supreme Court quashes FIR

The Supreme Court's decision to quash the FIR serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding individuals f...

Cash Seized During Crimial Proceedings - Interim Custody of Seized Cash Can Not Be Given

The Supreme Court, however, emphasized that the principles laid out in the Sunderbhai case were not adequately applied i...

Supreme Court Revokes Anticipatory Bail; Grants Custody to Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court directed Anil Tuteja and Alok Shukla to fully cooperate with the Enforcement Directorate during their ...

Karta has Right to Sell Hindu Undivided Family Property for Legal Necessity

The Supreme Court further clarified that the burden of proof to establish the legal necessity of the sale lies on the pu...

Supreme Court Upholds Father's Interim Custody of Minor Son in Complex International Child Custody Dispute

The judgment has significant implications for international custody disputes, reinforcing that the child's best interest...

Supreme Court Upholds Proprietors' Rights in Bachat Lands

The Supreme Court's decision in State of Haryana v. Jai Singh is a landmark ruling that reinforces the principles of pro...

Supreme Court Upholds SBI's Rejection of OTS Application by Tanya Energy Enterprises

This judgment underscores the judiciary's stance on strict adherence to the terms of financial settlement schemes, reinf...

Supreme Court Dismisses Allegations Against Greens Zoological Centre and Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Trust

The Supreme Court accepted the SIT's comprehensive findings and recommendations, closing the complaints listed in the SI...

Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Alleged Forgery of B.Com Degree

The petitioner, Dilawari, contended that the university’s records were damaged, which could potentially affect the verif...

Supreme Court Upholds Majority of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, but Stays Select Provisions

The Court emphasized that these observations were prima facie and would not prejudice the final hearing. It underscored ...

Environmental Impact Assessment: General Conditions of EIA are not applicable Real Estate projects unless specifically provided in the Schedule

The Supreme Court's decision in CREDAI v. Union of India underscores the judiciary's role in clarifying complex environm...

Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Condonation of Delay in Filing Appeals: Delay due to State negligence