Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Karnataka Emta Coal Mines Limited and Another v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court quashed criminal prosecution against Karnataka Emta Coal Mines Limited and its MD, holding that audit objections and sanction denials negate criminal liability in coal rejects disposal under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
PAM DEVELOPMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court upheld the contractual bar on claims for idle labour, restored the award for interest on delayed payments, and confirmed the arbitrator's power to grant pre-reference interest under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
OMKAR REALTORS AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. v. KUSHALRAJ LAND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the NCDRC's order holding the respondent a consumer and found deficiency in service due to double allotment, directing refund with interest and dismissing the developer's appeal.
Union of India v. M/S. B. T. Patil and Sons
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of a civil contractor to duty drawback benefits as deemed export and interest on delayed refund under the Exim Policy 1992-1997 and relevant statutory provisions.
Union of India v. Bahareh Bakshi
The Supreme Court held that the physical or virtual presence of the Indian citizen spouse is mandatory for processing OCI card applications based on marriage, setting aside the Delhi High Court's order dispensing with this requirement.
Dr. Vijay Dixit & Ors. v. Pagadal Krishna & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that applications for condonation of delay in filing written statements pending before consumer fora prior to 04.03.2020 must be decided on merits, setting aside orders forfeiting such rights for delay.
Ajay Kumar Gupta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in an NDPS case, holding that statements under Section 67 are inadmissible and that conviction requires proof of possession, transportation, or conspiracy with proper charges framed.
Rajkaran Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that employees managing the SSD Fund, despite being classified as temporary, are entitled to pensionary benefits under the 6th CPC as they possess characteristics of regular government servants, and denial of such benefits is arbitrary and unconstitutional.
Salam Samarjeet Singh v. High Court of Manipur at Imphal & Anr
The Supreme Court held that executive resolutions cannot override statutory recruitment rules prescribing cumulative evaluation, and declared the petitioner successful for failing viva-voce cut-off introduced mid-process without notice.
Swati Priyadarshini v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that non-extension of a contractual appointment carrying stigmatic consequences requires a regular enquiry under Article 311(2), and quashed the termination order for non-compliance with natural justice.
Dinesh Sahu alias Dinnu v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder, affirming that concurrent findings based on credible evidence cannot be lightly disturbed despite hostile witnesses.
Girish Gandhi v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed consolidation of sureties furnished in one FIR to cover multiple bail orders across States, relaxing onerous bail conditions to uphold the petitioner's fundamental right to liberty.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that technical personnel governed by distinct service rules are not entitled to advance increments granted to scientists upon acquiring a Ph.D., affirming reasonable classification under Article 14.
State Project Director, UP Education for All Project Board v. Saroj Maurya
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order for lack of reasoned judgment and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, affirming the mandatory requirement of reasoned judicial decisions.
Rekha Sharma v. Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur
The Supreme Court held that no separate cut off marks are required for persons with benchmark disabilities under overall horizontal reservation, dismissing appeals challenging their non-disclosure in judicial service recruitment.
State of West Bengal v. Accused
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of a man for aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, rejected the High Court’s acquittal based on irrelevant observations, and emphasized the State’s duty to protect and rehabilitate child victims.
ALLEGED RAPE AND MURDER INCIDENT OF A TRAINEE DOCTOR IN R.G. KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, KOLKATA v. ORDER
The Supreme Court mandated a National Task Force to formulate a national protocol ensuring safety and dignity of medical professionals following a brutal rape and murder incident, emphasizing systemic institutional reforms and compliance with sexual harassment laws.
Gautam Kumar Das v. NCT of Delhi and Others
The Supreme Court restored custody of a minor daughter to her biological father, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and the father's status as natural guardian.
Ravi Agrawal v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court held that the amendment to Section 80DD of the Income Tax Act cannot be applied retrospectively to existing policies, dismissing the petition seeking such relief while upholding the prospective amendment made by Parliament.
Shabna Abdulla v. Union of India
The Supreme Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order for non-supply of WhatsApp chat documents relied upon in the order, affirming the detenue's right under Article 22(5) to make an effective representation and underscoring the binding nature of coordinate Bench decisions.