Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Devesh Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's quashing of the NCTE notification including B.Ed. degree holders as eligible primary teachers, holding that B.Ed. is not an appropriate qualification for primary education under the RTE Act and constitutional mandates.
Devesh Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's quashing of the NCTE notification including B.Ed. as a qualification for primary school teachers, holding it arbitrary and contrary to the Right to Education Act and constitutional mandate for quality education.
Sathyan v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 8 of the Abkari Act based on reliable official witnesses despite delay and absence of independent witnesses, but reduced the sentence considering the prolonged trial period.
Kalubhai Khatubhai v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's higher compensation award for land acquired for the Narmada Project, emphasizing fair market value and equal treatment of similarly situated landowners.
Balla @ Farhat v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted accused for offences under Sections 411 and 120B IPC due to lack of evidence of conspiracy and recovery of stolen property, emphasizing that conspiracy requires agreement between two or more persons.
Imtiyaz Ahmad Malla v. The State of Jammu and Kashmir and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a police constable’s appointment due to criminal antecedents despite acquittal, emphasizing that only an honourable acquittal entitles reinstatement and the police authority’s suitability decision is final unless mala fide.
Kirit Mistry v. K Finvest Ltd
The Supreme Court held that under Regulation 4 of the Bombay Stock Exchange Membership Regulations, 1992, the transferor of a stock exchange membership card is entitled to the fee payable on the transfer, dismissing the appeal of the transferee challenging this entitlement.
ASSISTANT WILD LIFE WARDEN v. K. K. MOIDEEN
The Supreme Court remitted the matter to the High Court for fresh examination of entitlement to sale proceeds after seized rosewood logs and lorry were sold during litigation under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961.
DEV GUPTA v. PEC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The Supreme Court held that imposing a uniform 75% minimum academic eligibility criterion for sports quota admissions is arbitrary and discriminatory, directing admissions be made based on sports merit consistent with the sports policy.
Hind Offshore Pvt. Ltd. v. IFFCO – Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's denial of a marine insurance claim due to the insured's breach of class warranty by failing to disclose prior vessel damage to the Classification Society, invalidating the Class Certificate and discharging insurer liability.
Jaipur Development Authority v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court remanded the National Green Tribunal's order on interim environmental compensation for lack of reasons, directing reconsideration of the quantum after hearing parties.
Government of Kerala v. Joseph
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of adverse possession over Government land due to insufficient evidence and procedural infirmities, restoring the First Appellate Court's decision dismissing the claim.
Bhagyoday Cooperative Bank Ltd v. Ravindra Balkrishna Patel
The Supreme Court held that a deemed decree under the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act arising from arbitration can be executed in any competent court without transfer, and that attachment under Order 21 Rule 46 is mandatory before garnishee orders, but money deposited in court must be dealt with under Order 21 Rule 52.
Bhagyoday Cooperative Bank Ltd v. Ravindra Balkrishna Patel
The Supreme Court held that execution of a deemed decree under Section 103 of the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act is not governed by Sections 38 and 39 CPC, allowing a fresh execution petition without transfer and clarifying mandatory attachment procedures under Order 21 CPC.
Mohmood Ali v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's refusal to quash the FIR after the final report was accepted and proceedings closed, affirming that acceptance of a final report closes criminal proceedings.
Iqbal @ Bala v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that an FIR alleging serious sexual offences should not be quashed at the threshold if it prima facie discloses cognizable offences, directing the accused to seek discharge under Section 227 CrPC at trial.
Iqbal @ Bala v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR alleging sexual offences, directing the appellants to seek discharge at trial stage under Section 227 CrPC after considering investigation materials.
Mahmood Ali v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed a 14-year delayed FIR alleging fraud and threats, holding it to be frivolous, inherently improbable, and instituted with mala fide intent, thereby preventing abuse of the criminal justice process.
Mohammad Wajid v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging robbery and intimidation, holding that the allegations were vague, improbable, and did not prima facie disclose offences under Sections 395, 504, 506, and 323 IPC.
Mohammad Wajid & Anr. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging dacoity and related offences for lack of prima facie offence, delay, and inherent improbability, emphasizing strict construction of penal statutes and abuse of process of law.