Supreme Court of India
17,225 judgments
Mah. Adiwasi Thakur Jamat v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the affinity test is not mandatory for every caste claim verification under Maharashtra law and is only to be conducted when documentary evidence is insufficient, affirming the quasi-judicial role of the Scrutiny Committee and emphasizing the probative value of pre-Constitution documents and valid caste certificates of blood relatives.
Hemantbhai Balvantbhai Patel v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a family forgery dispute under Article 142, directing restitution to restore harmony.
Director General, Doordarshan Prasar Bharti Corporation of India & Anr. v. Magi H Desai
The Supreme Court held that casual/contractual service prior to regularisation does not qualify as temporary service under pension rules and cannot be counted for pension benefits absent explicit provision.
Director General, Doordarshan Prasar Bharti Corporation of India & Anr. v. Magi H Desai
The Supreme Court held that casual/contractual service prior to regularisation does not qualify as temporary service under pension rules and cannot be counted for pension benefits absent any statutory or scheme provision.
The State of Odisha v. Radheshyam Agrawal
The Supreme Court held that penalty cannot be levied while granting extension of time under a contract unless expressly authorized, and set aside the penalty imposed by the State on a delayed contractor.
The State of Odisha v. Radheshyam Agrawal
The Supreme Court held that penalty cannot be levied while granting extension of time to a contractor unless expressly authorized by contract or law, and upheld the High Court's setting aside of such penalty imposed by the State.
MARSH INDIA INSURANCE BROKERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ATKINS SPECIAL RISKS LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld IRDA's dismissal of bribery allegations against an insurance broker, setting aside the appellate tribunal's order for fresh inquiry due to lack of cogent evidence.
Arup Bhuyan v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court holds that mere membership of a banned organization declared unlawful under UAPA is punishable without requiring proof of active participation or incitement, overruling earlier decisions that imposed such a requirement.
Arup Bhuyan v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that mere membership of a banned organization declared unlawful under UAPA is punishable without requiring proof of active participation or intent, rejecting earlier decisions that read down the provision based on American constitutional doctrines.
The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Babulal Lade
The Supreme Court directed the transfer and disbursement of employees’ wages deposited by the bank in liquidation proceedings to the Collector for verified payment to employees/legal heirs, limiting the bank’s liability to wages and salaries only.
The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. Babulal Lade
The Supreme Court directed transfer and disbursement of employees' wages from amounts deposited by the bank, limiting the bank's liability to wages and excluding statutory dues, with proper verification and return of any balance to the bank.
Edappadi Palaniswami v. R.S. Bharathi
The Supreme Court dismissed an application seeking clarification of its earlier order, holding that the applicant lacked locus to seek modification in an unrelated matter involving different parties and facts.
Director General (Prisons) v. In Re: Contagion of Covid-19 Virus in Prisons
The Supreme Court directed prisoners released on Emergency Parole or interim bail during the COVID-19 pandemic to surrender within 15 days as the situation has normalized, allowing them to seek bail or suspension of sentence thereafter.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Vijay Gupta
The Supreme Court held that subsequent purchasers have no locus to challenge land acquisition lapsing under Section 24(2) of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, and set aside the High Court's order declaring acquisition lapsed.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Vijay Gupta
The Supreme Court held that subsequent purchasers have no locus standi to challenge land acquisition or its lapsing under the 2013 Act and set aside the High Court's declaration of deemed lapse.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Mumbai – 1 v. M/s. Morarjee Gokuldas Spg. & Wvg. Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that recovery of erroneously refunded excise duty under Section 35E does not require a separate notice under Section 11A if the refund order is set aside within the prescribed time, overruling contrary High Court rulings.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Mumbai – 1 v. M/s. Morarjee Gokuldas Spg. & Wvg. Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that recovery of erroneously refunded excise duty under Section 35E does not require a separate notice under Section 11A if proceedings under Section 35E are initiated within time, overruling contrary High Court and Tribunal decisions.
Union of India v. M/s. Bharat Enterprise
The Supreme Court held that contractual clauses barring claims beyond the final bill are binding unless vitiated by duress, set aside the High Court order allowing additional claims, and directed a lump sum payment to settle the dispute.
Union of India v. M/S. Bharat Enterprise
The Supreme Court held that claims beyond the final bill barred by contract clauses cannot be allowed by an arbitrator unless the final bill was vitiated, setting aside the High Court's order and directing a global settlement.
Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Limited
The Supreme Court applied the principle of restitution to direct return of amounts paid without adjudication of rights, correcting its earlier erroneous orders in a land sale dispute.