Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
AMBALAL PARIHAR v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court held that filing a civil writ petition to club multiple FIRs circumventing the criminal roster is a gross abuse of process and dismissed the petition with costs.
MOHAMED IBRAHIM v. THE CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that TANGEDCO's rejection of a colour vision deficient candidate without prescribed norms and failure to provide reasonable accommodation was arbitrary and directed his appointment with suitable accommodation.
Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Senior Advocate designation under the Advocates Act, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.
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The court upheld compensation fixed under the Land Acquisition Act based on government floor rates and market value, dismissing claims for enhanced compensation due to lack of procedural irregularity.
Delma Lubna Coelho v. Edmond Clint Fernandes
The Supreme Court dismissed the wife's petition to transfer matrimonial proceedings from Karnataka to Maharashtra, holding that no sufficient grounds existed for transfer and declined to dissolve the marriage under Article 142 at this stage.
Harvinder Singh @ Bachhu v. The State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal in a murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the sole eyewitness testimony was unreliable.
Pankaj Kumar Tiwari v. Indian Overseas Bank Asset Recovery Management Branch
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's writ petition stay, held that statutory remedies must be exhausted before invoking Article 226, and stayed the Civil Court's order appointing a Receiver over mortgaged properties pending proper adjudication.
Yusuf @ Asif v. State
The Supreme Court set aside the NDPS conviction due to non-compliance with mandatory procedures under Section 52A requiring Magistrate's presence and certification during seizure and sampling.
Mohd. Rijwan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to failure of the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting the importance of proper identification procedures and complete circumstantial evidence.
State of U.P. v. Ehsan
The Supreme Court held that disputed factual questions of possession under the Urban Land Ceiling Act should not be decided in writ jurisdiction and remanded the petitioner to file a suit, setting aside the High Court's order granting relief under the Repeal Act.
Jammu Development Authority v. S. Paramjeet Singh
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of allotment due to non-payment of balance premium, set aside the High Court order, and directed re-auction with appropriate refunds and interest.
Pradyuman Bisht v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive security and digitization measures in court complexes to safeguard judicial stakeholders and ensure effective administration of justice.
Mathosri Manikbai Kothari College of Visual Arts v. The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
The Supreme Court upheld the clubbing of two educational institutions run by the same Society for EPF Act coverage based on functional and financial integration, dismissing the appellant’s challenge.
UCO BANK AND OTHERS v. M.B. MOTWANI
Disciplinary proceedings against a bank employee post-retirement are valid only if a chargesheet was issued before superannuation; dismissal imposed after retirement without such initiation is invalid.
Nutan Kumari v. B.R.A. Bihar University
The Supreme Court quashed the flawed selection process for PTI appointments that violated advertisement terms and principles of fairness, restoring the Single Judge's order and directing a fresh selection in accordance with law.
Kamalakar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside the conviction for abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC due to lack of proximate instigation.
State of Rajasthan v. Gautam
The Supreme Court enhanced the sentence for a grievous sexual offence against a minor from twelve to fourteen years rigorous imprisonment, emphasizing the gravity of the crime over mitigating factors like the accused's age or caste.
Bichitrananda Behera v. State of Orissa and Others
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal holding his appointment as Physical Education Trainer valid despite competing claims, emphasizing delay and laches bar relief and affirming the validity of actions by a Managing Committee functioning under judicial interim orders.
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The High Court clarified the strict conditions and procedural safeguards for imposing penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, setting aside penalties where requirements were not met.
Siby Thomas v. M/s. Somany Ceramics Ltd
The Supreme Court quashed the complaint against a retired partner for lack of specific averments under Section 141(1) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that mere partnership status without clear responsibility for business conduct is insufficient for vicarious liability.