Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
ANKUSH VIPAN KAPOOR v. UNION OF INDIA & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government’s transfer of investigation to the NIA under the NIA Act for connected offences involving narcotics and terrorism, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge and bail cancellation.
Bharti Arora v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court quashed adverse findings and proceedings against a police officer under Section 58 of the NDPS Act for lack of jurisdiction, violation of natural justice, and held that such offences must be tried summarily by a Magistrate.
Union of India v. Rohit Nandan
The Supreme Court held that the State Government's notification merging the Tanti caste with Scheduled Castes without parliamentary approval is illegal, denying the respondent Scheduled Caste status and benefits, and set aside his promotion based on that status.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Vivek V. Gawde
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by framing issues in summary eviction proceedings under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, affirming limited writ jurisdiction over civil court orders and upholding the quasi-judicial independence of the Inquiry Officer.
Om Prakash Yadav v. Niranjan Kumar Upadhyay & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that prosecution of public servants requires sanction under Section 197 CrPC only if the offence was committed while acting in official duty, and quashing of proceedings for lack of sanction was improper where the acts alleged were criminal conspiracies outside official duty.
GEORGE v. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's conviction under murder charges, holding that conviction based solely on the inconsistent testimony of an interested witness is impermissible and acquitted him.
Indore Development Authority v. Dr. Hemant Mandovra
The Supreme Court set aside consumer forum orders directing possession after 28 years of default, holding that fresh tender or auction must be followed for allotment.
CELIR LLP v. SUMATI PRASAD BAFNA
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a SARFAESI Act auction, set aside a High Court redemption order, directed issuance of sale certificate to the successful bidder, and held that obstructing possession and title transfer post-judgment may constitute contempt.
Urban Improvement Trust v. Vidya Devi
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition notifications due to non-compliance with mandatory notice and compensation payment provisions, emphasizing protection of landowners' rights despite delay in challenge.
Amar Sardar v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must independently evaluate evidence while deciding criminal appeals and remanded the case for fresh consideration due to lack of independent reasoning in the impugned judgment.
Proposed Vaibhav Cooperative Housing Society Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed the allotment of government land to MRCHS due to violation of eligibility criteria, lack of transparency, and arbitrariness in the allotment process.
Union of India v. N.M. Raut
The Supreme Court held that financial upgradations granted under CCS RP Rules must be counted for MACPS benefits, allowing appeals and clarifying recovery and pension recalculations.
Navratan Lal Sharma v. Radha Mohan Sharma & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a party aggrieved by breach of a compromise decree has a statutory right to seek restoration of appeal under Order 23, Rule 3 CPC, which cannot be denied by the court recording the compromise.
ABC v. XYZ
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC based on consensual relations and breach of promise to marry, while allowing settlement and disposal of related financial disputes under Section 138 NI Act through mediation.
Anmol v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that disability-based disqualification from medical education requires individualized functional assessment and reasonable accommodation, rejecting rigid NMC guidelines and affirming the appellant's right to admission under the RPwD Act and constitutional mandates.
Daliben Valjibhai & Ors. v. Prajapati Kodarbhai Kachrabhai & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a suit challenging a registered sale deed on grounds of fraud cannot be summarily dismissed as barred by limitation if filed within three years of knowledge of the fraud, emphasizing that limitation runs from knowledge, not registration date.
Arjun S/o Ratan Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed the preventive detention of a bootlegging accused, holding that his activities did not constitute a threat to public order warranting such detention.
Dushyant Janbandhu v. M/S Hyundai AutoEver India Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that disputes relating to non-payment of wages and termination under statutory labor laws are non-arbitrable, set aside the High Court's appointment of an arbitrator, and dismissed the arbitration petition as an abuse of process.
Naresh Kumari v. Chameli
The Supreme Court held that a gift of land with a condition of perpetual services is not revocable on cessation of such services, dismissing the heirs' claim for resumption due to lack of evidence and constitutional infirmity of the condition.
BABY SAKSHI GREOLA v. MANZOOR AHMAD SIMON
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a minor grievously injured in a motor accident, emphasizing liberal assessment under various heads including attendant charges and loss of marriage prospects, applying the multiplier method and minimum skilled wages.