Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Premsila Kuer v. Dr. Amrendra Narayan Yadav & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the deceased employee's absorption date shall be treated notionally from 12.02.1990 entitling the petitioner to salary and family pension subject to a fact-finding enquiry, and disposed of contempt petitions with directions for adjudication and compliance.
JAI KRISHNA PRASAD YADAV v. DEEPAK KUMAR
The Supreme Court directed fact-finding enquiries to adjudicate disputed claims of salary and pension arrears for absorbed employees, disposing of contempt petitions alleging non-compliance with earlier orders.
H. N. Pandakumar v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court allowed compounding of a non-compoundable offense under Section 326 IPC post-conviction based on a genuine compromise, confirming conviction but reducing sentence to time served.
The State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh
The Supreme Court held that sanction irregularities do not warrant quashing of proceedings after trial commencement unless failure of justice is shown, and restored the prosecution against the accused.
Bishwajit Dey v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that a seized vehicle used in an NDPS offence can be released on interim custody to an innocent owner not charged with the offence, subject to conditions ensuring its availability for trial and potential confiscation.
Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence for rape and murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial and forensic evidence, dismissing the appeal despite procedural criticisms.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Century Textiles and Industries Limited
The Supreme Court held that the Municipal Corporation was not obligated to convey leasehold land after expiry under the 1925 Act and dismissed the writ petition filed after 61 years as barred by delay and laches.
M/S VIDYAWATI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that a party waives jurisdictional objections if not raised before submission of the statement of defence, validating the sole arbitrator's appointment and restoring the arbitration petition for merits.
Harshbir Singh Pannu and Anr. v. Jaswinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that termination of arbitral proceedings under Section 38 for non-payment of fees is distinct from termination of arbitrator's mandate and does not warrant fresh arbitrator appointment under Section 11, dismissing the appeal.
Shri Jain Shwetamber Shri Sangh v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld a mediated compromise agreement in a civil dispute, incorporated it into the decree, and quashed pending litigation between the parties under Article 142 of the Constitution.
Bharat Aambale v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that strict compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act regarding seizure, sampling, and magistrate certification is mandatory, and non-compliance vitiates the trial and conviction under the Act.
Atul Tiwari v. Regional Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation to a motor accident victim with permanent disability, reaffirming the multiplier method and emphasizing just awards under all heads including future medical and attendant expenses.
P. DINESHAN & ORS v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Sections 302 read with 149 IPC and Explosive Substances Act, ruling that minor contradictions and defective investigation do not vitiate reliable eyewitness and medical evidence.
Jit Vinayak Arolkar v. State of Goa & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR for cheating under Section 420 IPC where the dispute was civil in nature and the complaint was filed mala fide by a co-owner after pending civil suits.
Frank Vitus v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Supreme Court held that Foreign Registration Officers need not be impleaded in bail applications filed by foreigners but must be informed of bail grants to enable enforcement of regulatory restrictions.
Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department v. Om Prakash Singh and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging pay revision orders against the bifurcated Rural Water Supply Department, affirming binding compliance with earlier directions and warning against willful disobedience.
KRISHNA DEVI @ SABITRI DEVI v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing objections to an arbitral award begins from the date the party is aware of the award’s existence, not necessarily from formal notice, allowing the appellant’s application under Section 17 to be valid.
Geetha V.M. & Ors. v. Rethnasenan K. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that employees absorbed into the Directorate of Medical Education from Health Services retain their seniority including past service, as their transfer by absorption under a government policy is distinct from inter-departmental transfer on request.
M/S THE HYDERABAD CRICKET ASSOCIATION v. M/S CHARMINAR CRICKET CLUB & ANR.
The Supreme Court directed tagging of petitions challenging Hyderabad Cricket Association governance with a pending broader appeal on BCCI Constitution to avoid conflicting rulings.
Chief Revenue Controlling Officer cum Inspector General of Registration v. P. Babu
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of undervaluation proceedings under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act, holding that the Registering Officer must record reasons and follow prescribed procedures before referring instruments for market value determination.