Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Shakti Yezdani & Anr v. Jayanand Jayant Salgaonkar & Ors
The Supreme Court held that nomination under the Companies Act and Depositories Act does not confer absolute ownership to nominees and does not override testamentary or intestate succession laws.
IN RE: INTERPLAY BETWEEN ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT 1996 AND THE INDIAN STAMP ACT 1899
The Supreme Court clarified that non-payment of stamp duty renders arbitration agreements inadmissible but not void, requiring courts to examine stamping compliance at the referral stage while harmonizing arbitration law with fiscal statutes.
P.C. Modi v. Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya and Another
The Supreme Court held that a Sports Officer/PTI at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya qualifies as a "teacher" entitled to retire at 62 years, reversing the High Court's contrary decision.
Maheshwari Yadav & Anr. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of appellants under Sections 302 and 325 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention and credible eyewitness testimony suffice to sustain vicarious liability even without prior conspiracy.
Rajpal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court dismissed the bail appeal as withdrawn but directed High Courts to list all bail applications arising from the same FIR before the same Judge to ensure consistency and avoid conflicting orders.
Prafful Shukla and Others v. Government of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's merger of Adult Education Department staff into the Education Department as a valid policy decision not subject to judicial interference.
Sekaran v. The State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of culpable homicide charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence, unexplained delay in FIR, and non-examination of key witnesses, emphasizing the benefit of doubt principle.
In Re: Article 370 of the Constitution
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories through Presidential Orders and Parliamentary legislation under Article 356.
Amanat Ali v. State of Karnataka and others
The Supreme Court allowed consolidation of multiple FIRs registered within Madhya Pradesh for trial before a single court under Article 142, while rejecting transfer of FIRs from other states.
JOLLY GEORGE & ANR. v. GEORGE ELIAS AND ASSOCIATES
The Supreme Court held that an Acknowledgement Certificate under the Kerala MSME Act overrides the requirement of Panchayat license for establishing a Hot Mix Plant, allowing the petitioner to operate without further Panchayat permission.
DARVELL INVESTMENT AND LEASING (INDIA) PVT. LTD. AND OTHERS v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of a fraudulently obtained Scheduled Tribe caste certificate was valid and set aside the High Court's order reinstating it, affirming the Committee's jurisdiction under the amended 1994 Act.
Surjit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to the inadmissibility of the dying declaration recorded without proper medical fitness certification and contradictions in prosecution evidence.
Derek A C Lobo & Ors. v. Ulric M A Lobo (Dead) By Lrs. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Will executed by the testatrix, holding that the propounders discharged their burden of proof and the suspicious circumstances alleged were unfounded.
Selvaraj v. Revathi
The Supreme Court upheld custody of the child with the father, granting visitation rights to the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare and expressed preferences in custody disputes.
GREATER ASHOKA AND LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY v. KANTI PRASAD JAIN
The Supreme Court upheld the buyer’s right to relief for delayed plot allotment by directing the developer to pay ₹50 lakh as full settlement, modifying the decree for specific performance.
Cox and Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the group of companies doctrine in arbitration law, holding that non-signatories can be bound by an arbitration agreement only upon clear mutual intention and consent, consistent with statutory provisions and fundamental legal principles.
Kanaiyalal Mafatlal Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the case for fresh adjudication, holding that the appellant must be given a fair hearing before declaring the sale of ancestral land illegal under the Gujarat Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1947.
Ashok Kumar Mewari v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a conditional voluntary retirement application must be accepted or rejected in entirety and directed compassionate appointment to the appellant's son, rejecting retrospective application of clarificatory circulars.
Ram Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court quashed the appellant's dismissal from service due to ignored material evidence and upheld the criminal acquittal, directing reinstatement with benefits.
Sanjay Pandurang Kalate v. Vistra ITCL (India) Limited
The Supreme Court held that limitation for filing an appeal under the IBC begins from the date of pronouncement of the order, not from the date of upload, and restored the appeal for reconsideration of condonation of delay.