Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim involving 45% permanent disability, emphasizing just compensation principles and rejecting unproven claims for further enhancement.
M.P. Power Management Company Limited v. M/s Sky Power Southeast Solar India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a Power Purchase Agreement by a government company is not a statutory contract and upheld judicial review against arbitrary termination without procedural compliance.
M.P. Power Management Company Limited v. M/s Sky Power Southeast Solar India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a Power Purchase Agreement by a government company is not a statutory contract and that termination for breach of contractual conditions is subject to contractual procedure and limited judicial review, allowing the appeal and upholding termination.
Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim, emphasizing evidence-based assessment of disability and loss of earning capacity under the Motor Vehicles Act.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. & ANR. v. RUBFILA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that exemption from enhanced power tariff under the Kerala Government Order is available only from the date of commercial production, not energisation, and rejected the respondent's parity claim based on a withdrawn concession.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. & ANR. v. RUBFILA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that exemption from enhanced power tariff under the Kerala Government Order is from the date of commercial production, not energisation, and rejected the respondent's claim to parity based on a withdrawn benefit granted to another unit.
M/s Bombay Chemical Industries v. Deputy Labour Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that the Labour Court under Section 33(C)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act lacks jurisdiction to decide disputed employer-employee relationships and set aside orders directing payment of wage difference without prior adjudication.
Singapore Airlines Ltd. v. C.I.T., Delhi
The Supreme Court held that supplementary commission earned by travel agents under a principal-agent relationship with airlines constitutes commission under Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, mandating TDS deduction by airlines.
Singapore Airlines Ltd. v. C.I.T., Delhi
The Supreme Court held that supplementary commission earned by travel agents under a principal-agent relationship with airlines constitutes commission liable to TDS deduction under Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, overruling contrary High Court decisions.
Amit Singh v. Ravindra Nath Pandey & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the application of the rota system under the 1992 Rules for determining seniority between promotees and direct recruits appointed in the same recruitment year, dismissing the appeal challenging the seniority list.
Gireesan Nair & Ors. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on vitiated Test Identification Parades where accused were shown to witnesses prior to TIPs and police presence compromised the identification process, leading to acquittal.
Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. v. VCK Shares & Stock Broking Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that civil courts retain jurisdiction over independent suits filed by borrowers against banks under the RDB Act, and such suits cannot be transferred to the DRT without the plaintiff's consent.
Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. v. VCK Shares & Stock Broking Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the jurisdiction of Civil Courts to try suits filed by borrowers against banks is not ousted by the RDB Act, and such suits cannot be transferred to the DRT without the plaintiff's consent.
Suresh G. Ramnani v. Aurelia Ana de Piedade Miranda @ Ariya Alvares & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that review petitions should be heard by the original Judge if available, and where not, the matter must be referred to the Chief Justice for administrative assignment, setting aside the High Court order rejecting transfer of the review petition.
Suresh G. Ramnani v. Aurelia Ana de Piedade Miranda @ Ariya Alvares & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that applications for transfer of review petitions must be referred to the Chief Justice for administrative assignment rather than decided judicially by another judge, setting aside the impugned order rejecting such transfer.
Prof. Narendra Singh Bhandari v. Ravindra Jugran
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of the appellant’s appointment as Vice-Chancellor for non-compliance with mandatory eligibility and procedural requirements under the University Act, 2019 and UGC Regulations, 2018.
Registrar of Assurances v. ASL Vyapar Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act does not empower the Registering Officer to demand additional stamp duty beyond the court-approved sale price in court-monitored public auctions, preserving the sanctity of such sales.
Registrar of Assurances v. ASL Vyapar Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the Registering Officer cannot determine market value for stamp duty purposes in court-monitored public auctions, and the sale price fixed by the court must be accepted as the true market value.
The State of Uttarakhand v. Nalanda College of Education
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's policy decision refusing recognition to new B.Ed. colleges based on surplus graduates and employment concerns, reversing the High Court's quashing of that decision.
Mahatma Gandhi University v. Rincymol Mathew
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court’s order directing the University to count the respondent’s continuous past service from 1998 for CAS benefits under UGC Regulations despite initial temporary appointment.