Supreme Court of India
17,275 judgments
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Dhannu
The Supreme Court overruled the High Court's order declaring land acquisition lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, holding that only recorded owners have locus to claim lapse and both non-possession and non-payment of compensation must coexist for lapse.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Dhannu
The Supreme Court overruled the High Court's declaration of lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, clarifying that lapse occurs only if both possession and compensation are absent for five years, and only recorded owners have locus to claim compensation.
Land and Building Department v. Manish Sethi
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and affirming the law in Indore Development Authority.
Land and Building Department v. Manish Sethi
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 earlier contrary precedent.
Delhi Development Authority v. MGS (India) Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser of land after acquisition proceedings has no locus to challenge the acquisition or claim lapsing under the Land Acquisition Act, setting aside the High Court's order declaring acquisition lapsed.
Delhi Development Authority v. MGS (India) Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser of land after acquisition proceedings and award declaration has no locus to challenge acquisition lapsing under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
Shelly Oberoi v. Office of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
The Supreme Court ruled that nominated members of the Delhi Municipal Corporation do not have voting rights even at the first meeting for electing the Mayor, and the Mayor's election must precede that of the Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee members.
Shelly Oberoi v. Office of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
The Supreme Court ruled that nominated members of the Delhi Municipal Corporation have no voting rights even at the first meeting where the Mayor is elected, and the Mayor's election must precede that of the Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee members.
IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Limited v. T. Muruganandam & Others
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to continue operating its thermal power plants subject to compliance with all environmental clearance conditions, holding that appeals against corrigenda imposing additional conditions are maintainable before the NGT.
IL&FS Tamil Nadu Power Company Limited v. T. Muruganandam
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to continue operating its thermal power plants subject to compliance with all original and additional environmental clearance conditions, while leaving open the question of mandatory cumulative impact assessment studies.
S.M. Pasha v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of the petition challenging a terminated development agreement, directed disclosure of the fresh agreement to tenants, and upheld parties' rights to challenge new agreements and terminations before appropriate forums.
S.M. Pasha v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of a petition challenging a terminated development agreement, directed furnishing of the fresh agreement to tenants, and granted liberty to challenge the new agreement or termination before appropriate forums.
National Technical Research Organization & Others v. Dipti Deodhare
The Supreme Court held that repatriation of a probationary direct recruit to the parent department where lien subsists is lawful and does not amount to discharge simpliciter entitling terminal benefits from the new department.
National Technical Research Organization v. Dipti Deodhare
The Supreme Court held that premature repatriation during probation to a parent department with lien does not amount to discharge simpliciter entitling terminal benefits based on the new post and restored the CAT order dismissing the employee's claim.
DVR MUKESH KUMAR RAIGAR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for suppressing pendency of a criminal case at appointment, affirming limited judicial review in disciplinary matters involving gross misconduct.
Chaus Taushif Alimiya v. Memon Mahmmad Umar
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation awarded to motor accident victims for permanent disability, future medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of marriage prospects, and attendant charges, while rejecting claims for increased monthly income and future prospects beyond pleaded amounts.
Chaus Taushif Alimiya v. Memon Mahmmad Umar
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability victims by increasing future medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of marriage prospects, attendant charges, and related heads while rejecting enhancement of monthly income and future prospects beyond amounts accepted by the High Court.
Ajai alias Ajju v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused for multiple murders based on reliable injured eyewitness testimony and affirmed the High Court’s commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment.
Ajai alias Ajju v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused for multiple murders based on reliable injured eyewitness testimony and affirmed the High Court's commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment.
Pancham Lal Pandey v. Neeraj Kumar Mishra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a review petition cannot be allowed without an apparent error and restored the entitlement of a senior teacher to salary payment from sanctioned posts, setting aside the Division Bench's order permitting review.