Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
GOLDEN FOOD PRODUCTS INDIA v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that a statutory authority cannot arbitrarily cancel the highest valid bid in a public auction without relevant reasons or notice, and directed allotment to the highest bidder whose bid exceeded the reserve price.
Prasanna Kasini v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte transfer of criminal proceedings based on unsubstantiated allegations of bias due to relatives working in court and police, emphasizing the need for proper hearing and cogent evidence before ordering transfer.
Gurupada Bera v. Binod Kumar
The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petitions alleging non-compliance with salary payment directions to part-time teachers by granting liberty to submit fresh representations and directing a reasoned hearing and order within a fixed timeframe.
KADIRKHAN AHMEDKHAN PATHAN v. MAHARASHTRA STATE WAREHOUSING CORPORATION
The Supreme Court held that departmental proceedings cannot be instituted or continued against a retired employee without specific regulatory authority and prior government sanction, quashing the enquiry and directing release of retiral benefits.
Pratima Das v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court directed Manav Bharti University to issue academic documents to a bona fide student despite clerical errors in admission records, emphasizing protection of student rights against administrative lapses.
UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. Electrosteel Castings Limited
The Supreme Court held that a promoter's obligation to arrange fund infusion does not constitute a contract of guarantee under Indian law, and approval of a resolution plan extinguishes debt only against the corporate debtor, not third-party guarantors.
S. Shakul Hameed v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by treating it under Section 166, estimating reasonable income, and maintaining the disability assessment at 50%.
IFGL REFRACTORIES LTD. v. ORISSA STATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
The Supreme Court held that the MM Plant unit qualifies as a new industrial unit under the Orissa Industrial Policy of 1989 and is entitled to capital investment and DG Set subsidies despite prior subsidies availed by the amalgamated entities.
Union of India v. G. Kiran & Ors.
A reserved category candidate who avails relaxation at any stage of the examination cannot claim allocation against unreserved vacancies despite higher final merit, affirming strict adherence to reservation rules in cadre allocation.
Jaswinder Singh @ Shinder Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant accused of double murder due to lack of direct evidence and fatal omissions in initial police statements, holding that mere driving of the vehicle used in the crime does not establish guilt.
Smt. Shalini Bhateja & Anr. v. The State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR, directed bail for the accused, and closed redundant proceedings, affirming that FIRs cannot be quashed merely on mala fide allegations once chargesheet is filed.
Dalsukhbhai Bachubhai Satasia v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that without mandatory notice under Section 10(5) of the ULC Act to actual possessors, possession does not transfer to the State, and proceedings abate under the Repealing Act, entitling appellants to retain possession.
Abhay Kumar Patel & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments altering recruitment eligibility criteria after the commencement of the process and publication of provisional merit lists are impermissible, directing finalization of appointments under the original rules.
The State (NCT) of Delhi v. Khimji Bhai Jadeja
The Supreme Court held that multiple complaints arising from a criminal conspiracy can be amalgamated into a single FIR if they form part of the same transaction, setting aside the High Court's contrary ruling.
The Karnataka Lokayuktha Bagalkote District, Bagalkot v. Chandrashekar & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that exoneration in departmental disciplinary proceedings does not automatically bar criminal prosecution, allowing continuation of criminal trial despite departmental enquiry findings.
SUBHASH AGGARWAL v. MAHENDER PAL CHHABRA
The Supreme Court held that readiness and willingness for specific performance must be factually established, denied specific performance after long delay, and directed partial restitution to balance equities.
Bhadra International (India) Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Airports Authority of India
The Supreme Court held that a sole arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible party under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act is void ab initio, and such ineligibility can only be waived by an express written agreement post-dispute.
M/s Bhagheeratha Engineering Ltd. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that non-issuance of a Section 21 notice is procedural and does not bar the Arbitral Tribunal's jurisdiction to decide all disputes covered by a broadly worded arbitration agreement, thereby upholding the arbitral award.
NAK ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD. v. TARUN KESHRICHAND SHAH
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order refusing to implead the appellant as a necessary or proper party in a suit for recovery of service charges, emphasizing the plaintiff's right to choose parties and the need for proof of legal succession.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited v. Santosh Cordeiro and Another
The Supreme Court held that disputes between licensor and licensee involving recovery of license fees are arbitrable despite exclusive jurisdiction of Small Causes Court under Section 41 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, and upheld the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.