Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Land Acquisition Collector (South) v. Hari Chand
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken prior to the Act's commencement, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation.
Land Acquisition Collector (South) v. Hari Chand
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken before the Act's commencement, overruling earlier contrary precedent.
Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd. v. Vijay D. Kasbe
The Supreme Court held that Supervisors who are government servants holding civil posts are not entitled to double overtime allowance under the Factories Act, as their service conditions are governed by statutory service rules.
Punjab and Sind Bank v. Frontline Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act to grant injunctions against secured creditors' actions unless fraud is shown, and restored the Single Judge's order permitting the bank to proceed with sale of the mortgaged property.
SUNEJA TOWERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ANITA MERCHANT
The Supreme Court upheld the award of compound interest at 14% by Consumer Fora as equitable compensation for prolonged illegal retention of payment by builders in real estate deficiency of service cases.
SUNEJA TOWERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. ANITA MERCHANT
The Supreme Court upheld the award of compound interest at 14% per annum by Consumer Fora on refund of amounts paid for undelivered flats, affirming their power to grant such equitable relief in deficiency of service cases.
Narsi Creation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to vacate a status quo order during ongoing arbitration, emphasizing non-interference with arbitration proceedings until a final award is passed.
Narsi Creation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed applications seeking to vacate status quo during arbitration, reaffirming non-interference in ongoing arbitration proceedings until an award is passed.
Akhil Gogoi v. The State (National Investigation Agency)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of the discharge order but granted the petitioner bail pending trial, protecting him from arrest despite the remand for fresh charge framing.
Isolators and Isolators v. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside orders debarring a transformer manufacturer and imposing penalty for non-supply, holding that valid show-cause notice and procedural fairness are essential before such administrative actions.
Isolators and Isolators v. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that debarment and penalty orders without specific show-cause notice and ignoring supply deferment communication violated natural justice and quashed such orders against the appellant.
Gaddipati Divija & Anr. v. Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the purchaser's readiness and willingness to perform was established while the vendor and heirs failed to perform essential obligations.
Gaddipati Divija & Anr. v. Pathuri Samrajyam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance, holding that the purchaser was always ready and willing to perform her part while the vendor failed to demarcate the property, a condition precedent to payment.
Ritika Awasty v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court modified property attachment orders in a criminal case to exclude properties owned by unconnected relatives and bona fide purchasers, protecting their rights while allowing ongoing investigations to continue.
Shaifuddin v. Kanhaiya Lal
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for executing a compromise decree begins when the decree becomes enforceable upon dispossession, not from the date of the decree itself, and dismissed the appeal as time-barred execution was not established.
Shaifuddin v. Kanhaiya Lal
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for executing a compromise decree begins when the decree becomes enforceable upon dispossession, not from the date of the compromise, and dismissed the appeal as time-barred execution was not established.
State of Gujarat v. M/s Saw Pipes Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that penalty and interest under Sections 45(6) and 47(4A) of the Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969 are statutory and mandatory, requiring no mens rea or discretion, and restored their levy against the assessee.
State of Gujarat v. M/s Saw Pipes Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that penalty and interest under Sections 45(6) and 47(4A) of the Gujarat Sales Tax Act, 1969 are statutory and mandatory, requiring no mens rea, and restored their levy despite the assessee's bonafide belief and payment of tax.
South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Naveen Mathew Philip
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions challenging SARFAESI Act actions are generally not maintainable when an effective statutory remedy before the Debt Recovery Tribunal exists, emphasizing restraint in High Court interference in commercial recovery matters.
South Indian Bank Ltd. v. Naveen Mathew Philip
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 challenging actions under the SARFAESI Act by private financial institutions are generally not maintainable when an effective statutory remedy exists, emphasizing the need to exhaust such remedies before seeking extraordinary judicial intervention.