Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh v. Natwarlal Shamji Gada
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in interfering with the appellate court’s discretion to allow amendment of the plaint to include legal heirs’ bonafide need after the landlord’s death, restoring the amendment order and remanding the issue for fresh trial.
Rojalini Nayak v. Ajit Sahoo
The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying correct deductions, future prospects, and conventional heads consistent with established precedents, increasing the amount payable to the claimants.
Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Shah v. Kamal Dayani
The Supreme Court held that police custody remand during the currency of its interim anticipatory bail order is prohibited, and non-compliance amounts to contempt, while emphasizing procedural safeguards and ordering departmental action for police lapses.
M/S D. KHOSLA AND COMPANY v. THE UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that post-award interest must be calculated only on the principal sum awarded and not on pre-award interest, dismissing the claim for compound interest in absence of explicit provision.
PREM LAL ANAND v. NARENDRA KUMAR
The Supreme Court set aside the finding of contributory negligence against the claimant in a motor accident claim and enhanced compensation by applying the correct multiplier and future prospects, modifying the interest rate accordingly.
IN RE: ORDER OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT
The Supreme Court suo motu expunged unnecessary and derogatory observations made by a High Court Judge about the Supreme Court to uphold judicial discipline and the sanctity of judicial authority.
SRI DATTATRAYA v. SHARANAPPA
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case, holding that the statutory presumption under Section 139 NI Act is rebuttable on preponderance of probabilities and the complainant failed to prove existence of a legally enforceable debt.
Virendra Kumar Chamar v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to insufficient and unreliable eyewitness evidence, emphasizing the necessity of credible proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Basamsetti Rama Devi v. The State of A.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings in custodial death cases cannot be quashed at the threshold on the plea of self-defence without a trial and restored the cases for expeditious trial.
Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner v. Dr. Zabar Singh Solanki
The Supreme Court held that only university teachers appointed through regular selection are entitled to Career Advancement Scheme benefits, excluding those merely re-designated from Research Assistant posts.
Dharambeer Kumar Singh v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing criminal proceedings at the summoning stage under Section 482 CrPC without proper appreciation of prima facie material, and remanded the case for trial.
Shifana P.S. v. The State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that equivalence of educational qualifications for recruitment is a technical academic matter beyond judicial review, dismissing the appellant's claim to treat her B.Sc. (Polymer Chemistry) degree as equivalent to B.Sc. (Chemistry) for eligibility.
Peoples Rights and Social Research Centre (Prasar) & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court directed the National Green Tribunal and National Human Rights Commission to ensure environmental compliance and compensation for silicosis-affected workers, affirming the State's constitutional duty to protect workers' health and rights.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Office of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi exercises the statutory power to nominate persons to the Municipal Corporation in his discretion under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and is not bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers under Article 239AA(4).
Usha Devi v. Ram Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court held that a suit for specific performance is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from the fixed date of performance, rejecting the argument that a validity clause extends limitation.
Mool Chandra v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, condoned the delay caused by counsel's unauthorized withdrawal, set aside the disciplinary penalty imposed without sufficient evidence, and directed consequential benefits to the appellant.
Ushaben Joshi v. Union of India
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing regularisation of a contingency worker on par with a similarly placed employee, holding that discrimination in regularisation without justifiable grounds violates principles of equality.
Rakshit Shivam Prakash v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed a re-medical examination for a candidate declared temporarily unfit who missed the original re-test, denying appointment in the original batch but allowing prospective consideration under Article 142.
Devendra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court converted the appellant's murder conviction under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part-I IPC, recognizing the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
Vanshika Yadav v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the NEET 2024 results, rejecting calls for cancellation due to lack of evidence of systemic malpractice, and directed correction of marks for a disputed question based on expert opinion.