Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Union of India v. Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association
The Supreme Court held that pay scale fixation is primarily an executive function and set aside the Tribunal and High Court orders granting pay parity between Junior Design Officers and Civilian Technical Officers, affirming limited judicial interference in such matters.
Seema Kaushal v. Dheeraj Kumar
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a divorce case from Jaipur to Kurukshetra, holding that no sufficient grounds for transfer existed when both parties reside in Jaipur and alleged threats were unsubstantiated.
Seema Kaushal v. Dheeraj Kumar
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a divorce case from Jaipur to Kurukshetra, holding that mere allegations of influence and subsequent proceedings elsewhere do not justify transfer when both parties reside in the original jurisdiction.
Delhi Development Authority v. Batti
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, overruling the earlier Pune Municipal Corporation decision.
Delhi Development Authority v. Batti
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling the earlier contrary precedent.
Panneer Selvam v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence from 7 to 5 years under Section 304(ii) IPC, affirming conviction but moderating punishment due to absence of premeditation and mitigating factors.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s. K.L. Rathi Steels Limited
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall earlier orders dismissing land acquisition appeals based on an overruled precedent, restoring the appeals for fresh consideration in light of the correct legal interpretation by a Constitution Bench.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s. K.L. Rathi Steels Limited
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall earlier orders dismissing land acquisition appeals relying on Pune Municipal Corporation, overruled by a Constitution Bench in Indore Development Authority, restoring the appeals for fresh consideration.
Creative Garments Ltd. v. Kashiram Verma
The Supreme Court set aside a Labour Court award of reinstatement and back wages due to the workman's failure to report for duty and emphasized the necessity of furnishing permanent addresses for effective service in labour disputes.
Manoj Kumar Jindal v. Rajni Mahajan
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's order setting aside the reversion of a senior lecturer, holding that the relevant date for promotion eligibility is the DPC date and refusing to disturb settled service positions after a long delay.
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. is extraordinary and requires strong evidence, setting aside the High Court's remand and upholding the Trial Court's dismissal of the application against the appellant.
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that summoning an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. requires strong and cogent evidence beyond mere suspicion, and dismissed the application to summon the appellant accordingly.
Haryana State v. Satpal
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized possession of Panchayat land for public use cannot be regularized by payment and directed eviction of illegal encroachments, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
Sarabjit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the F.I.R. for cheating and criminal conspiracy, holding that the dispute was civil in nature and criminal proceedings constituted abuse of process.
Sarabjit Kaur v. The State of Punjab & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating in a property sale dispute, holding that breach of contract without fraudulent intent is a civil matter and not a criminal offence.
Fedrick Cutinha v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of two accused, restoring their acquittal due to lack of perversity in trial court's findings and procedural lapses in sentencing.
Sabir Ali Khan v. Syed Mohd. Ahmad Ali Khan
The Supreme Court upheld that beneficiaries can acquire title by adverse possession over waqf property despite void transfers and procedural irregularities, dismissing the appeal challenging such title.
Sabir Ali Khan v. Syed Mohd. Ahmad Ali Khan
The Supreme Court held that beneficiaries can acquire title over waqf property by adverse possession where transfers are void, applying Article 65 of the Limitation Act, and dismissed the appeal challenging such title.
Land and Building Department v. Attro Devi
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken by the State, even if compensation has not been paid, setting aside the High Court's order to the contrary.
Land and Building Department v. Attro Devi
The Supreme Court held that acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation paid, overruling earlier precedent and setting aside the High Court order that acquisition had lapsed due to non-payment of compensation.