Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
GMR Warora Energy Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court held that levies and notifications by governmental instrumentalities after the cut-off date constitute ‘Change in Law’ events under PPAs, entitling generators to compensation and carrying cost at specified rates.
Charan Singh @ Charanjit Singh v. The State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction for dowry death due to lack of evidence of cruelty or harassment soon before death, emphasizing the necessity of proving essential ingredients before invoking statutory presumptions under Section 304B IPC.
Kashi Nath Singh @ Kallu Singh v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court modified the life sentence without remission for brutal rape and murder of a minor to a fixed 30-year term, balancing reformation prospects with deterrence and victim rights.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited
The Supreme Court upheld regulatory orders granting Change in Law relief to Adani Power for shortfall in assured domestic coal linkage, rejecting claims for relief beyond 70% domestic coal and affirming the compensation methodology.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. & Anr. v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld regulatory orders granting Change in Law relief to Adani Power for shortfall in assured domestic coal linkage, rejecting the appellants' claim for relief on imported coal and affirming the compensation methodology.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a Change in Law entitling APML to compensation and carrying cost, dismissing MSEDCL's appeals challenging regulatory orders.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a Change in Law entitling APML to compensation, affirmed compliance with notice requirements, allowed carrying cost, and dismissed MSEDCL's appeals challenging regulatory relief.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that deallocation of Lohara Coal Blocks post bid cut-off date constitutes a 'Change in Law' event entitling Adani Power to compensation based on the bid-identified coal source including transportation costs, dismissing Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company's appeal.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited v. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that deallocation of coal blocks after bid submission constitutes a 'Change in Law' event entitling the power generator to compensation based on the bid-identified coal cost including transportation.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Another v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the regulatory authorities' decision that the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a Change in Law entitling Adani Power to relief under the PPAs, dismissing the appeal by Haryana Utilities.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Another v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited and Another
The Supreme Court upheld regulatory authorities' concurrent findings that the SHAKTI Policy constitutes a Change in Law entitling the power generator to relief, dismissing the appeal by Haryana Utilities.
Bishambhar Prasad v. M/s Arfat Petrochemicals Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's and RIICO's authority to cancel industrial land allotment permissions granted to Respondent No. 1, emphasizing adherence to statutory rules, natural justice, and public interest.
Amod Kumar Kanth v. Association of Victim of Uphaar Tragedy
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a public servant for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that prosecution without such sanction is illegal even if an offence is prima facie committed in discharge of official duties.
Amod Kumar Kanth v. Association of Victim of Uphaar Tragedy
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a public servant for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C., affirming that cognizance without such sanction is illegal even in cases of serious offences.
District Bar Association Dehradun v. Ishwar Shandilya
The Supreme Court directed all High Courts to constitute Grievance Redressal Committees to address advocates' genuine grievances and prevent illegal strikes, reaffirming that advocates must not abstain from court work.
District Bar Association Dehradun v. Ishwar Shandilya
The Supreme Court directed all High Courts to constitute Grievance Redressal Committees to address advocates' genuine grievances and prevent illegal strikes and boycotts disrupting court functioning.
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Another v. Adani Power (Mundra) Limited and Another
The Supreme Court held that Coal India Limited's communication permitting Inter Plant Transfer of coal constitutes a 'Change in Law' event under power purchase agreements, remitting the matter to CERC to quantify compensation.
Kashi Nath Singh @ Kallu Singh v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court modified the life sentence without remission awarded for brutal rape and murder of a minor to a fixed 30-year imprisonment term without remission, balancing reformation prospects and public interest.
Sanjay Raghunath Agarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant accused of money laundering under PMLA, emphasizing the need to balance prolonged detention without charge-sheet and flight risk with appropriate bail conditions.
Problems and Miseries of Migrant Labourers v. Order
The Supreme Court directed States and Union Territories to expedite issuance of ration cards to migrant workers registered on the eShram portal to ensure their access to welfare benefits under the National Food Security Act.