Supreme Court Judgments

Prolonged Incarceration Under UAPA: Supreme Court's Ruling on Bail Applications

Gulfisha Fatima vs. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Supreme Court addresses prolonged incarceration under UAPA in Gulfisha Fatima case, emphasizing individual roles in conspiracy and bail criteria.

Court Directs Refund of Stamp Duty Under U.P. Stamp Rules: Key Ruling

Dharmendra Sharma v. M. Arunmozhi & Anr.

Supreme Court directs refund of Rs. 3,99,100 under U.P. Stamp Rules in Dharmendra Sharma v. M. Arunmozhi, emphasizing compliance with court orders.

Employer-Employee Relationship Affirmed Under Workmen’s Compensation Act

Panganti Vijaya vs. United India Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.

Supreme Court reinstates compensation for Panganti Vijaya, affirming employer-employee relationship under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

Judicial Officer's Removal Under Section 59-A of Excise Act Overturned

Nirbhay Singh Suliya vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.

Supreme Court overturns removal of Nirbhay Singh Suliya, emphasizing judicial independence and proper grounds for disciplinary action.

Acquittal in Criminal Case: Court Evaluates Eyewitness Reliability Under IPC

Anjani Singh vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court acquits Anjani Singh, emphasizing the unreliability of eyewitness testimony in light of inconsistent accounts and lack of corroborative evidence.

Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator Invalid Under Section 12(5): Supreme Court Ruling

Bhadra International (India) Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. vs. Airports Authority of India

Supreme Court rules on unilateral appointment of arbitrators under Section 12(5) in Bhadra International case, emphasizing the need for express written agreements.

Arbitration Clause Validity Under Section 41: Supreme Court's Ruling

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited vs. Santosh Cordeiro and Another

Supreme Court clarifies arbitration clause validity under Section 41 in Motilal Oswal vs. Cordeiro. Key implications for arbitration agreements.

Supreme Court upholds insolvency proceedings against corporate debtors in real estate project

Satinder Singh Bhasin vs. Col. Gautam Mullick & Ors.

The Supreme Court confirms the initiation of insolvency proceedings against corporate debtors in a real estate project, emphasizing the fulfillment of statutory requirements.

Supreme Court affirms jurisdiction of West Bengal Clinical Establishments Commission in medical negligence cases

Kousik Pal vs. B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre & Ors.

The Supreme Court reinstates the authority of the WB Clinical Establishments Commission to adjudicate on medical negligence, emphasizing patient care standards in Kousik Pal vs. B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre.

Conviction under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act can be sustained on credible testimony of a minor victim

K.P. Kirankumar @ Kiran v. State by Peenya Police (2025 INSC 1473)

Supreme Court upholds conviction under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, holding that credible testimony of a minor victim can sustain conviction and that minor inconsistencies or procedural irregularities do not vitiate the trial.

High Courts cannot interfere with disciplinary punishment unless the penalty shocks the conscience or violates settled limits of judicial review

Union of India & Ors. v. Pranab Kumar Nath (2025 INSC 1479)

Supreme Court reiterates limits of judicial review in disciplinary matters and holds that High Courts cannot interfere with punishment unless it shocks the conscience or violates service rules.

Non-Compete Fee Is Capital Expenditure But Qualifies for Depreciation as an Intangible Asset

Sharp Business System v. Commissioner of Income Tax-III (2025 INSC 1481)

Non-compete fees are capital expenditure; however, depreciation is allowable as the payment creates a commercial or business right under Section 32(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act.