Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Ajoy Debbarma v. State of Tripura
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of illegal teacher appointments in Tripura, denied recognition of past service, allowed age relaxation for fresh recruitment, and dismissed attempts to reopen final judgments by non-parties.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cochin Port Trust v. M/S Arebee Star Maritime Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that steamer agents fall within the inclusive definition of 'owner' under the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, making them liable for ground rent and port charges even beyond 75 days if goods remain uncleared and containers undestuffed, rejecting the relevance of title passing to consignees for such liability.
Ravinder Kaur Grewal v. Manjit Kaur
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide memorandum of family settlement recording an existing arrangement acted upon by parties does not require registration and is binding, restoring the first appellate Court's decree in favor of the plaintiff's ownership of the suit property.
B.B.M ENTERPRISES v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a belated Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award, emphasizing minimal judicial interference and reducing the post-award interest rate from 18% to 15%.
B.B.M ENTERPRISES v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral Award as not barred by limitation, reduced the post-award interest rate, and set aside the High Court’s remand order, emphasizing minimal judicial interference in arbitration.
Prem Chand v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court's conviction for food adulteration due to lack of conclusive evidence and upheld the trial court's acquittal.
Prem Chand v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the trial court's acquittal, holding that the prosecution failed to prove food adulteration beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
DR. ASWATHY R.S. KARTHIKA v. DR. ARCHANA M.
The Supreme Court held that reservation shortfall for the Hindu Nadar community must be compensated from future vacancies and upheld appointments made from the 2015 rank list, restoring the Tribunal's order and setting aside the High Court judgment.
DR. ASWATHY R.S. KARTHIKA v. DR. ARCHANA M.
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of Hindu Nadar community candidates to reservation benefits by directing the Kerala Public Service Commission to fill shortfall vacancies from the subsequent rank list, restoring the Tribunal's order and setting aside the High Court judgment.
Union of India & Ors. v. Lt. Col. S. S. Bedi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ex. Lt. Col. Bedi for outraging the modesty of patients, restored his cashiering sentence, and clarified that pension forfeiture requires a separate order under the Army Act or Pension Regulations.
Union of India & Ors. v. Lt. Col. S. S. Bedi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ex. Lt. Col. Bedi for outraging the modesty of patients, restored his cashiering sentence, and clarified that pension forfeiture requires a separate order under the Army Act or Pension Regulations.
Parminder Kaur @ P.P. Kaur @ Soni v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to material contradictions, procedural lapses, and failure of prosecution to negate the accused's plausible defence under Section 313 CrPC in a case under Sections 366A and 506 IPC.
Parminder Kaur v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to material contradictions, inadequate investigation, and failure to effectively rebut her defense under Section 313 CrPC, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of evidence in criminal trials involving minors.
Erudhaya Priya v. State Express Transport Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation to Rs. 41.69 lakh applying the correct multiplier and disability factors, awarding 9% interest, thereby clarifying principles for assessing loss of earning capacity and future prospects.
Shailendra Swarup v. Deputy Director, Enforcement Directorate
The Supreme Court held that a director can be penalized under Section 68 of FERA only if proved to be in charge of and responsible for the company's business at the time of contravention, and set aside penalty imposed on a part-time non-executive director without such proof.
Bhagwan Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part 2 IPC, holding that firing a gun in a crowded place with knowledge of likely fatal consequences but without intent constitutes culpable homicide.
R. Palanisamy & Ors. v. The Registrar General High Court of Madras & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that promotion to Junior Bailiff post requires prescribed SSLC qualification under Special Rules, dismissing claims based on prior judgments or the 2016 Act.
Sunil Rathee & Ors. v. The State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a writ petition challenging Haryana's 10% economically weaker sections reservation to itself under Article 139A, finding the legal questions substantially the same as pending appeals on similar issues.
Sunil Rathee & Ors. v. The State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a writ petition challenging Haryana's 10% reservation for economically weaker sections to itself under Article 139A, holding that the legal questions involved are substantially the same as those in pending Gujarat appeals and are of general importance.
Union of India & Anr v. N K Srivasta & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the NCDRC's finding of medical negligence against Safdarjung Hospital, dismissed the appeal, and left open the general question of the hospital's consumer jurisdiction for future cases with proper factual foundation.