Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda
The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion under Karnataka University statutes, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts, and service in affiliated colleges cannot backdate the effective promotion date.
Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the rape conviction under Section 376(2) IPC, upholding the mandatory minimum sentence and concurrent findings of fact despite the accused's physical disability claim.
Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging rape conviction, holding that physical disability does not preclude commission of the offence and concurrent findings of fact are binding.
Sanjai Tiwari v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a third party unconnected with criminal proceedings lacks locus standi to seek directions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to expedite trial, setting aside the High Court's order passed on such an application.
Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction under the Senior Citizens Act 2007 cannot override a woman's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and set aside the eviction order against the appellant.
Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from a shared household under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 cannot override her right of residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and both statutes must be harmoniously construed.
ACTION ISPAT AND POWER PVT. LTD. v. SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of a winding up petition from the High Court to the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, holding that such transfer is permissible post admission if no irreversible winding up steps have been taken.
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The Supreme Court upheld the statutory authority of the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of India to issue COVID-19 management guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, affirming the validity of vaccination and treatment protocols during the pandemic.
Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy v. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for prevention and symptom management of COVID-19 as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise such claims, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Ministry of AYUSH’s authority to issue COVID-19 management guidelines endorsing traditional medicine as complementary treatment, affirming their legal validity under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
DR. AKB SADBHAVANA MISSION SCHOOL OF HOMOEO PHARMACY v. THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF AYUSH & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for COVID-19 prevention and symptom management as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.
Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India
The Supreme Court held that any person has locus standi to file information before the CCI, but Ola and Uber's pricing algorithms do not constitute anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act, dismissing the appeal.
Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India
The Supreme Court held that any person may file information before the CCI alleging anti-competitive conduct, but Ola and Uber's pricing algorithms do not constitute cartelization or anti-competitive agreements under the Competition Act, dismissing the appeal.
Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading Corporation
The Supreme Court held that landlord-tenant disputes governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 are arbitrable unless excluded by statute or public policy, and courts have jurisdiction at the referral stage to decide arbitrability questions.
Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading Corporation
The Supreme Court held that landlord-tenant disputes governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 are arbitrable and clarified the scope of judicial and arbitral jurisdiction on non-arbitrability under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Amar Nath Chaubey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed further investigation into a politically sensitive murder case after finding the police investigation and closure report casual and perfunctory, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure fair investigation under Articles 14 and 21.
AMAR NATH CHAUBEY v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed a fresh investigation into a politically sensitive murder case after finding the police investigation remiss and ordered stay of trial against non-charge-sheeted accused.
IQBAL BASITH v. N. SUBBALAKSHMI
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and granted permanent injunction holding that lawful possession was established through presumption of genuineness of old municipal documents and possession evidence, and that the respondents had no claim over the suit property.
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University & Anr. v. Jai Bharath College of Management and Engineering Technology & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the University Syndicate's power to prescribe enhanced norms for affiliation beyond AICTE regulations, reversing the Kerala High Court's restriction on such powers in the absence of Statutes.
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University & Anr. v. Jai Bharath College of Management and Engineering Technology & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the University Syndicate's power to prescribe enhanced affiliation norms beyond AICTE regulations, setting aside the Kerala High Court's ruling limiting such power.