The Court reinstated penalties and behavioural directions after holding that the federation’s leaders played an active role in anti-competitive practices. It restored the Commission’s order in full.
The Supreme Court applied the dominant-purpose principle and concluded that an established company buying specialized process-automation software cannot claim it was for personal or self-employment use. The transaction clearly supported larger commercial operations.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that counter claims cannot be filed against co-defendants under Order 8 Rule 6A CPC. The ruling dismisses a misconceived and time-barred claim, restoring procedural discipline.
The Court held that failure to pay rent after fair rent fixation, without obtaining a stay, amounts to wilful default and justifies eviction under the Rent Control Act.
The Court found no grounds to interfere with the Madras High Court’s decision dated 08.08.2024 and dismissed all pending applications, affirming judicial consistency.
The Court set aside High Court orders that suspended life sentences of murder convicts without proper reasoning, stressing that such discretion must follow settled legal principles.
Supreme Court upheld Delhi HC ruling that email sent to registered GST address is valid service; consolidated ITC notice for multiple years permissible.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition and sale agreements do not constitute taxable “real estate services,” dismissing the Revenue’s appeal for service tax demand.
SC held that value of duty-paid bought-out items delivered directly to buyer’s site cannot be included in assessable value of boilers cleared in CKD condition. The show cause notice invoking extended limitation period was declared invalid.
SC confirmed enforcement of an unregistered 2000 sale agreement, directing execution of sale deed after payment of dues with 16% interest and ₹5 crore compensation to ensure fairness.
