Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Karunesh Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the later statutory 2015 Rules override the earlier 1978 Rules, denying unsuccessful candidates a waiting list benefit and upholding the recruitment process conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Karunesh Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the 2015 recruitment rules override the 1978 special rules, no waiting list exists under the 2015 Rules, and candidates who participated in the process cannot later challenge it, thereby restoring the State's valid recruitment process.
Mohd. Sabeer @ Shabir Hussain v. Regional Manager, U.P. State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 70% permanent disability by recognizing the actual impact on earning capacity, granting future prospects, and increasing prosthetic limb and non-pecuniary damages.
Mohd. Sabeer @ Shabir Hussain v. Regional Manager, U.P. State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by correctly assessing functional disability, awarding future prospects, and increasing amounts for prosthetic limb costs and non-pecuniary damages.
CHANDRAMMA v. MANAGER, REGIONAL OFFICE, NCC LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that the appellant laborer’s permanent disability amounted to 100% total disablement, enhancing compensation to Rs. 9,30,000/- with interest under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923.
CHANDRAMMA v. MANAGER, REGIONAL OFFICE, NCC LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that a construction laborer who suffered permanent total disablement is entitled to compensation based on 100% loss of earning capacity, enhancing the award to Rs. 9,30,000 with interest and medical expenses.
Rajwati @ Rajjo & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, setting aside the High Court's reduction, affirming the proper method of calculating compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Anjali Bhardwaj v. CPIO, Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court held that only final, formally signed resolutions of the Collegium after due consultation are disclosable under the RTI Act, dismissing the petition seeking information on tentative decisions from a Collegium meeting.
Anjali Bhardwaj v. CPIO, Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court held that only final Collegium resolutions formally signed after due consultation are disclosable under the RTI Act, dismissing the petition seeking disclosure of tentative decisions from the December 12, 2018 meeting.
Land Acquisition Collector (South East) v. Dharamvir
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation paid, overruling prior contrary decisions.
Land Acquisition Collector (South East) v. Dharamvir
The Supreme Court clarified that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation tendered, overruling earlier contrary decisions and allowing the appeal.
Delhi Development Authority v. Dayanand
The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken, and a subsequent purchaser lacks locus to claim such lapse.
Delhi Development Authority v. Dayanand
The Supreme Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, and a subsequent purchaser lacks locus to claim lapse.
Kamla Neti v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that daughters belonging to Scheduled Tribes are excluded from succession rights under Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act and dismissed the appeal for share in land acquisition compensation, urging legislative amendment for gender parity.
Delhi Development Authority v. Raj Singh
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid/tendered, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
Kamla Neti v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that daughters belonging to Scheduled Tribes are excluded from succession rights under the Hindu Succession Act due to statutory exemption, dismissing the claim for share in land acquisition compensation.
NEPA LIMITED v. MANOJ KUMAR AGRAWAL
The Supreme Court held that interest at 18% per annum is payable only on the net principal amount after adjustment of withdrawn sums from the date of withdrawal, not on the entire awarded amount, setting aside the High Court’s contrary order.
Ramcharan v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder due to serious doubts in prosecution evidence and violation of parity, emphasizing careful scrutiny of interested witnesses and dying declarations.
The State of Rajasthan v. Gurbachan Singh & Others
The Supreme Court held that Gurbachan Singh shared common intention with co-accused in the murder of Teja Singh and restored his conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, overturning the High Court's acquittal on that count.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Rajmati Singh
The Supreme Court held that a belated service claim after over three decades is barred by delay, laches, and limitation, and rejected reinstatement and arrears, awarding only lump-sum compensation.