Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
R.P. GARG v. THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
The Supreme Court held that post-award interest under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is mandatory and cannot be excluded by contract, allowing the appellant's claim for interest on the arbitral award.
Khursheed & Anr. v. Shaqoor
The Supreme Court held that suits for cancellation of voidable sale deeds executed by fraud do not abate under the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act and Civil Courts retain jurisdiction despite consolidation proceedings.
Manilal v. The State of Rajasthan & Ors
The Supreme Court held that candidates admitted to B.Ed courses before 29.07.2011 are exempt from minimum graduation percentage criteria for teacher recruitment, and directed regularization of the appellant’s appointment, emphasizing non-discrimination under Article 14.
S VIJIKUMARI v. MOWNESHWARACHARI C
The Supreme Court held that alteration or revocation of maintenance orders under Section 25(2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 applies only prospectively upon change in circumstances and cannot set aside final orders or refund maintenance already paid.
Raghuveer Sharan v. District Sahakari Krishi Gramin Vikas Bank
The Supreme Court held that a witness who makes self-incriminating statements under compulsion has only qualified immunity under Section 132 of the Evidence Act and can be summoned as an accused under Section 319 CrPC if independent incriminating evidence exists.
SK. GOLAM LALCHAND v. NANDU LAL SHAW
A co-owner cannot transfer entire joint property without partition; sale by one co-owner binds only to his share, and injunctions protect co-owners' rights until partition.
Dhanraj Aswani v. Amar S. Mulchandani
The Supreme Court held that a person already in custody in one case can maintain an anticipatory bail application under Section 438 CrPC in a different case, with the bail becoming effective only upon arrest in the subsequent case.
Sikha Ghosh & Others v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court disposed of a Special Leave Petition concerning eviction by consent, holding that disputed factual issues are not suitable for writ jurisdiction and directing vacant possession by a specified date with mutual settlement of claims.
Ashok Kumar Sharma & Ors v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to halt arms exports to Israel, holding that foreign policy decisions lie exclusively with the Union Government and are not subject to judicial intervention under Article 32.
Sahil Bhargava & Ors. v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court granted interim relief allowing medical students to retrieve original documents upon partial fee deposit and undertaking during pendency of fee fixation disputes under Uttarakhand law.
Union of India v. Lt. Col. Rahul Arora
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of Court Martial proceedings due to the defective appointment of a junior Judge Advocate without recorded non-availability of a senior officer, reaffirming the strict procedural safeguards under military law.
Chalasani Udaya Shankar v. M/s. Lexus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLT and NCLAT dismissals of a rectification petition under Section 59 of the Companies Act, 2013, restoring the case for fresh consideration after proper evidence appraisal.
Cox & Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that at the Section 11(6) stage, only prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed an arbitrator, leaving complex jurisdictional issues including joinder of non-signatories to the arbitral tribunal.
M/s SITARAM ENTERPRISES v. PRITHVIRAJ VARDICHAND JAIN
The Supreme Court held the tenant guilty of contempt for willful non-compliance of eviction orders, granted a final one-week extension to vacate, and authorized forcible possession with costs recoverable from the contemnor.
Suhas Chakma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court affirmed the fundamental right of prisoners to free and effective legal aid under Article 21 and issued comprehensive directions to strengthen legal aid mechanisms and ensure access to justice for all prisoners.
Dharmendra Sharma v. Agra Development Authority
The Supreme Court held that possession offered without mandatory completion and firefighting certificates is invalid, extended limitation due to part payments, affirmed NCDRC's jurisdiction, and awarded refund with interest plus additional compensation to the purchaser.
ANANTDEEP SINGH v. HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
The Supreme Court directed reinstatement of a judicial officer whose termination during probation was set aside, awarding back wages and emphasizing that termination orders cannot be retrospective and must comply with Court directions.
Baccarose Perfumes and Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that immunity granted by the Settlement Commission bars prosecution where proceedings have not been instituted prior, and quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant-company for alleged CVD evasion based on MRP.
RICARDO CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. v. RAVI KUCKIAN & OTHERS
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to file a written statement after the limitation period expired, holding that limitation starts from receipt of notice accompanied by complaint and that denial of complaint copy service violates fair hearing.
Mandakini Diwan and Anr. v. High Court of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed a CBI investigation into the suspicious death of Ms. Ranjana Diwan, emphasizing the need for an independent inquiry where bias or influence is alleged to ensure a fair investigation and uphold fundamental rights.