Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
M/S. PIAGGIO VEHICLES PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF U.P. & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful cancellation of an industrial lease due to the lessee's failure to comply with construction and operational timelines, rejecting claims for extension and restoration despite government electric vehicle policies.
Sajal Bose v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants where unimpeachable CCTV evidence negated allegations, holding that continuation would be an abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Save Mon Region Federation v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed a CBI investigation into alleged arbitrary and non-transparent award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh involving high-ranking officials, emphasizing constitutional standards of fairness and transparency in public procurement.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. Sh. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the dismissal of a senior bank manager, holding that judicial interference with disciplinary punishment is limited and differential punishment based on rank does not violate Article 14.
Satinder Singh Bhasin v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice for cancellation of bail granted to the petitioner for non-compliance with bail conditions including failure to settle allottees' claims and held that the Rs. 50 crore deposit sourced unlawfully from company funds cannot be refunded.
Shankar v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, affirming the sufficiency of victim's statement and corroborative evidence.
M/S A.K.G. CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD v. STATE OF JHARKHAND & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld contract termination for negligence but set aside the blacklisting order for lack of proper show cause notice and violation of natural justice principles.
Commissioner, Delhi Police v. Uttam Kumar
The Supreme Court held that a candidate's failure to appear for a scheduled public employment test without exceptional cause does not entitle rescheduling, setting aside tribunal and High Court orders granting such relief.
Syed Mohammed Ghouse Pasha Khadri v. Syed Mohammed Adil Pasha Khadri
The Supreme Court upheld that succession to the spiritual office of Sajjadanashin by nomination is valid but affirmed the exclusive jurisdiction of the Waqf Board over such appointments, dismissing civil appeals challenging this jurisdictional bar.
Samarrendra Nath Kundu v. Sadhana Das
The Supreme Court held that subordinate police officers not removable only with Government sanction are not entitled to protection under Section 197 Cr.P.C., and retrospective notifications extending such protection do not bar prosecution where cognizance was taken earlier.
Union of India v. Sunil Kumar Rai
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of Junior Engineers to Non-Functional Upgradation to Level 9 after four years at Level 8 under Seventh CPC recommendations, rejecting denial based on entry-level Grade Pay.
J. SRI NISHA v. THE SPECIAL DIRECTOR
The Supreme Court held that adjudication under FEMA cannot proceed ignoring the Competent Authority's refusal to confirm seizure, and directed that the pending appeal against the seizure order be decided before further proceedings.
JAI PRAKASH SAINI v. MANAGING DIRECTOR, U.P. COOPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a disciplinary enquiry denying oral hearing and witness examination when charges are denied violates natural justice, setting aside dismissal and permitting a de novo enquiry.
Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Parkash
The Supreme Court held that a party abandoning arbitration proceedings cannot maintain a fresh Section 11 application on the same cause of action without leave of court, quashing the High Court's order appointing an arbitrator.
M/S. STEAG ENERGY SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. GSPC PIPAVAV POWER COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the award of contract to the appellant, emphasizing judicial restraint in tender evaluation and limiting interference to cases of arbitrariness or mala fide conduct.
Rajesh Goyal v. M/s Laxmi Constructions & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the final eviction order, held that the Rent Authority lacked jurisdiction to recall it, and emphasized strict adherence to judicial discipline and binding court orders.
National Highways Authority of India v. Tarsem Singh
The Supreme Court upheld landowners' constitutional entitlement to solatium and interest in NH Act land acquisitions, clarified limits on reopening old claims, and rejected NHAI's plea for prospective operation based on financial burden.
Sandeep Yadav v. Satish & Others
The Supreme Court held that a procedural defect in framing charges does not vitiate a trial absent prejudice and set aside the High Court's order for a fresh trial, allowing the trial to proceed from its existing stage.
Andanayya and Ors. v. Deputy Chief Engineer and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that re-determination of compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act can be sought based on appellate court awards, applying the doctrine of merger to ensure equality among similarly placed landowners.
Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited & Anr v. Green Infra Wind Solutions Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that State Electricity Regulatory Commissions have exclusive power to consider government incentives like the Generation Based Incentive in tariff determination, balancing statutory and policy objectives, and dismissed the appeal challenging the APTEL’s decision on GBI treatment.