Supreme Court of India
17,225 judgments
H. Vasanthi v. A. Santha
The Supreme Court held that an unmarried daughter's coparcenary status under Section 29A does not entitle her to partition of property effectively severed from the joint family estate by prior valid partition and sale.
Pesala Nookaraju v. The Government of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that the three-month limit in Section 3(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act applies to delegation of power to issue detention orders, not the detention period itself, and upheld the validity of a 12-month preventive detention order following due procedure.
DHARMIN BAI KASHYAP v. BABLI SAHU
The Supreme Court held that an election petition seeking only recounting of votes without claiming reliefs under Rule 6 of the Chhattisgarh Panchayats Rules, 1995 is not maintainable and dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court's order setting aside the recounting.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences & Anr. v. Bikartan Das & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the enhanced retirement age of 65 years for AYUSH doctors under the Ministry of AYUSH does not automatically apply to employees of autonomous bodies like CCRAS whose retirement age is governed by their Bye-Laws.
State of Karnataka Lokayukta Police v. S. Subbegowda
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot discharge an accused under Section 482 CrPC after charges are framed and trial has progressed, without finding failure of justice due to sanction irregularity under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Commissioner of Service Tax, Mumbai v. 3I Infotech Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that service tax demands must be based on correct classification of taxable services, dismissed Revenue's appeal on erroneous classification, and upheld CESTAT's findings subject to reconsideration of SEZ exemption claims.
Manoj Kumar Soni v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside convictions under Sections 411 and 120-B IPC due to unreliable disclosure statements, hostile seizure witnesses, improper trial procedure, and absence of conspiracy agreement.
M/S LARSEN AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGRATION COMPANY v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that courts lack jurisdiction to reduce the statutory 18% interest awarded by an arbitral tribunal under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and reinstated the original interest rate in the award.
Union of India v. K. Pushpavanam
The Supreme Court held that courts cannot compel the legislature or executive to enact laws or confer statutory status on bodies, limiting judicial mandamus to recommendations and advisory directions.
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.
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.