Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
DVR Mukesh Kumar Raigar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for deliberate suppression of pending criminal case at appointment, affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary actions within disciplined forces.
Manusha Sreekumar & Ors. v. The United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency by fixing the deceased's income based on statutory minimum wages, limiting appellate interference with fact findings, and upheld non-conventional heads awarded by the High Court.
Gauhar Mohammad v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of a vehicle owner for compensation in a motor accident where the vehicle operated without a valid permit, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural mandates under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 for expeditious claims disposal.
Gohar Mohammed v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation due to invalid permit and violation of insurance terms, emphasizing strict adherence to the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 and expeditious claim settlement procedures.
Gauhar Mohammad v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation due to permit and insurance violations and emphasized strict adherence to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 procedures for timely accident claim settlements.
Gohar Mohammed v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation in a fatal motor accident due to invalid permit and emphasized adherence to the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 procedural framework for expeditious claim settlement.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Prakash Sehrawat
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken, even if compensation was unpaid, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Prakash Sehrawat
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation tendered, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
Delhi Development Authority v. Chandermal
The Supreme Court held that lawful possession taken by the Land Acquisition Collector prevents deemed lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act despite non-payment of compensation.
Delhi Development Authority v. Chandermal
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, even if compensation was not tendered, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Kumari Laxmi Saroj v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that candidates cannot be disqualified for non-production of mandatory registration certificates due to administrative delays beyond their control and directed their appointment accordingly.
Noida v. Omveer Singh and Others
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquired in 1982 under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 must be fixed at Rs. 120 per square yard with statutory benefits, rejecting the High Court’s enhancement to Rs. 297 and denying interest for delayed appeals.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Omvir Singh
The Supreme Court modified the compensation for 1982 land acquisition to Rs.120 per sq. yard, rejecting the higher amount awarded for later acquisitions, and upheld the High Court's delay condonation with conditions.
R. Nagender Yadav v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings based on a disputed sale deed forgery allegation due to perfunctory investigation and pending civil suit on the same issue, preventing abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
R. Nagender Yadav v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings based on an alleged forged sale deed, holding that the dispute is essentially civil and the criminal case amounts to abuse of process given the pendency of a civil suit.
HARPREET KAUR v. MOHINDER YADAV
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including loss of filial and parental consortium alongside loss of income and future prospects under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
HARPREET KAUR v. MOHINDER YADAV
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency and recognized filial and parental consortium as valid heads of damages under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, allowing the appeal in part.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Maqbool & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, overruling earlier contrary precedent and allowing the Government's appeal.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Maqbool & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
WAVE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD v. STATE OF U.P.
The Supreme Court held that liabilities for statutory dues arising before the sale of a sugar mill are accrued liabilities to be borne by the seller, not the purchaser, overruling contrary contractual clauses.