Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Indian Railway v. M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award upholding contract termination under Clause 17.4 and forfeiture of security deposits, and allowed interest on advances at a reduced rate, overruling the High Court's interference.
Arnab Roy v. Consortium of National Law Universities & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld reasonable accommodation rights of disabled candidates in CLAT, validated certain scribe restrictions to preserve exam integrity, and mandated advance notification of disability-related guidelines.
State of Gujarat v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel
The Supreme Court held that acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is tendered or possession taken, even if the landowner refuses compensation or possession, thereby upholding the consent award and acquisition proceedings.
State of Gujarat v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel
The Supreme Court held that refusal by a landowner to accept compensation does not cause deemed lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was legally taken and compensation tendered pursuant to a valid consent award.
Ms. X v. The State of Maharashtra and Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's anticipatory bail granted in a rape case, emphasizing the need to consider prima facie evidence, gravity of offence, and the victim's right to be heard.
SREI MULTIPLE ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST V. DECCAN CHRONICLE MARKETEERS
The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating authority cannot declare ownership of trademarks post-approval of a Resolution Plan as it amounts to impermissible modification, limiting the Plan to exclusive usage rights only.
SREI MULTIPLE ASSET INVESTMENT TRUST V. DECCAN CHRONICLE MARKETEERS
The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating authority cannot declare ownership of trademarks post-approval of a Resolution Plan under the IBC, as it amounts to impermissible modification of the Plan.
Modi Rubber Limited v. Continental Carbon India Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that rehabilitation schemes sanctioned under SICA are binding on unsecured creditors who cannot opt out to claim full dues later, affirming the mandatory and overriding nature of such schemes.
Modi Rubber Limited v. Continental Carbon India Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that unsecured creditors cannot opt out of a BIFR-sanctioned rehabilitation scheme under SICA and must accept the scaled down dues as binding by operation of law.
Maharashtra Rajya Padvidhar Prathamik Shikshak Va Kendra Pramukh Sabha v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court held that service rendered by primary teachers in the Zilla Parishad prior to absorption into Pune Municipal Corporation must be counted for seniority under Section 493 read with Appendix IV of the MMC Act, dismissing the appeal challenging the High Court's decision.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s request to convert leasehold land to freehold under the Uttar Pradesh tourism policy, holding the policy prospective and subject to conditions unmet by the petitioner.
Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the petitioner is not entitled to convert leasehold land to freehold under the Uttar Pradesh tourism policy as it is prospective and subject to conditions unmet by the petitioner, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection.
Afjal Ali Sha @ Abjal Shaukat Sha v. State of West Bengal & Ors.
The Supreme Court transferred a murder trial within West Bengal to a competent court in Calcutta, rejecting transfer outside the State, holding that a fair trial can be ensured with proper judicial supervision despite State's earlier mala fide conduct.
Vishalakshi Amma v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the 180-day time limit for filing declarations under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is mandatory and cannot be relaxed, dismissing the appellant's delayed application for ownership certificate.
Vishalakshi Amma v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the 180-day time limit for filing declarations under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is mandatory and cannot be relaxed, dismissing the appellant's claim for ownership certificate filed beyond the prescribed period.
Prakash Kumar Jena & Ors. v. State of Odisha & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of Home Guards in Orissa to Duty Call-up Allowance at Rs.533 per day from the date of filing the writ petition, affirming compliance with its earlier Grah Rakshak judgment.
Prakash Kumar Jena & Ors. v. State of Odisha & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of Home Guards in Orissa to Duty Call-up Allowance at Rs.533/- per day from June 2018, affirming compliance with its earlier Grah Rakshak judgment and rejecting the State's appeal.
State of Orissa & Anr. v. Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board Karmachari Sangh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that employees of the Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board are not entitled to pensionary benefits contrary to the unchallenged Regulation 52 excluding pension, and financial constraints justify denial of retrospective pension, setting aside the High Court's directions to amend the regulations.
State of Orissa & Anr. v. Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board Karmachari Sangh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that employees of the Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board are not entitled to pension benefits under existing regulations, and the High Court erred in directing amendment to grant such benefits.
R SUNDARAM v. THE TAMIL NADU STATE LEVEL SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
The Supreme Court held that denial of post-retirement benefits based on a delayed and procedurally flawed enquiry into the appellant's community certificate violated his constitutional right to pension and principles of natural justice, and directed payment of withheld benefits with interest.