Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
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The Supreme Court mandated strict certification and expert oversight for the use of carbon fiber girders in public infrastructure, emphasizing public safety and regulatory compliance.
Saurav Yadav v. Uttar Pradesh State
The court held that OBC-female candidates scoring above the general female cutoff must be considered under the general category in UP Police recruitment, affirming the correct application of vertical and horizontal reservations without violating the 50% ceiling.
Saurav Yadav & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that OBC female candidates with higher marks than selected General Female category candidates must be considered for open category vacancies, affirming merit-based selection within the framework of horizontal and vertical reservations.
Saurav Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that OBC female candidates scoring higher than selected General Female candidates must be appointed against General category vacancies, affirming merit-based selection within the framework of horizontal and vertical reservations.
Nayara Energy Limited v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court modified the interim stay order in a land acquisition compensation appeal to require full deposit by the appellant and permitted limited withdrawal by claimants without security, balancing interests pending final disposal.
M/S GALAXY TRANSPORT AGENCIES v. M/S NEW J.K. ROADWAYS
The Supreme Court upheld the contract award to the Appellant, emphasizing deference to the tendering authority's interpretation and limiting judicial interference in technical tender evaluations absent mala fide or arbitrariness.
M/S GALAXY TRANSPORT AGENCIES v. M/S NEW J.K. ROADWAYS
The Supreme Court upheld the contract award to the Appellant, emphasizing deference to the tendering authority's interpretation and limiting judicial interference in technical tender evaluations absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
State of Maharashtra v. Keshao Vishwanath Sonone
The Supreme Court held that only Parliament can amend the Scheduled Tribes list under Article 342(2), set aside the High Court's declaration that 'Gond Gowari' tribe was extinct, and dismissed writ petitions seeking Scheduled Tribe status for 'Gowari' community.
In Re: Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies
The Supreme Court directed States to ensure fire safety in Covid hospitals, enforce Covid-19 guidelines strictly, regulate political gatherings per Election Commission norms, and uphold the constitutional right to health during the pandemic.
In Re: Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in Hospitals
The Supreme Court directed States to ensure fire safety in Covid hospitals, enforce Covid-19 guidelines strictly, regulate political gatherings per Election Commission norms, and uphold the constitutional right to health during the pandemic.
Suresh Shah v. Hipad Technology India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that disputes under lease agreements governed by the Transfer of Property Act are arbitrable and appointed the sole arbitrator in an international commercial arbitration despite contrary contractual provisions.
Suresh Shah v. Hipad Technology India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that disputes under lease agreements governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 are arbitrable and appointed the sole arbitrator in an international commercial arbitration despite a contractual clause for High Court appointment.
Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu
A vote cast by a legislator before his conviction on the same day is valid, as disqualification under election law commences only from the actual time of conviction, not the start of the date.
Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu
The Supreme Court held that a legislator's vote cast before his conviction on the same day remains valid, as disqualification under election law takes effect only from the actual time of conviction.
Sadhna Chaudhary v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a judicial officer for alleged misconduct in land acquisition cases, holding that errors in judicial orders without proof of extraneous considerations do not constitute misconduct warranting dismissal.
Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal
The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a dowry death case due to flawed investigation and ordered further probe by the CBI to ensure justice.
Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a dowry death case, cancelled bail, and directed further investigation by the CBI due to deficiencies in the police probe.
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award holding the respondent liable for breach of contract for failing to lift coal, rejecting the High Court's interference based on selective evidence review.
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the respondent breached the coal supply contract by failing to lift the contracted quantity, affirming the appellant’s entitlement to damages and limiting judicial interference with arbitral findings of fact.
Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda
The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts for fixing the effective date, rejecting the claim based on service at an affiliated college.