Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
Mahatma Gandhi University v. Rincymol Mathew
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of a university employee to have her continuous past service, including temporary and probationary periods, counted for Career Advancement Scheme benefits under UGC Regulations.
RAVI NAMBOOTHIRI v. K.A. BAIJU
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a minor past conviction under the Kerala Police Act in election nomination forms does not amount to corrupt practice or fake disclosure warranting voiding of election under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.
S. Shankaraiah Thr. GPA Holder & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer Peddapali Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that when land is acquired solely for coal mining, compensation must be awarded based on full market value without deduction for development charges, affirming additional compensation for sub-soil mineral rights.
S. Shankaraiah Thr. GPA Holder & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer Peddapali Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that when land is acquired solely for coal mining, compensation must be awarded at full market value without deduction for development charges, affirming compensation for sub-soil mineral rights.
Sumer Corporation v. Vijay Anant Gangan
The Supreme Court held that compensation during stay of eviction must be based on the rent the landlord could have earned, not on purchase price, and remanded the matter for fresh determination.
Sumer Corporation v. Vijay Anant Gangan
The Supreme Court held that compensation payable during stay of eviction must be based on the rent the landlord could have earned, not on purchase price, and remanded the matter for fresh determination.
Delhi Development Authority v. Asha Jain
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken even without payment of compensation, and a subsequent purchaser cannot claim lapse of acquisition.
Delhi Development Authority v. Asha Jain
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and dismissing lapse claims by subsequent purchasers.
M/s Texco Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. TATAAIG General Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot rely on an undisclosed exclusion clause that negates coverage, affirming the insurer's duty of good faith and the consumer forum's power to declare unfair contract terms and grant relief.
V.S. Ramakrishnan v. P.M. Muhammed Ali
The Supreme Court held that readiness and willingness must be specifically adjudicated in specific performance suits and that a cheque dishonoured due to an attachment order is not worthless, remanding the case for fresh trial on these issues.
P. Seshareddy v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that an agent with an interest in the contract under an assignment deed and irrevocable power of attorney can continue arbitration proceedings despite the principal's death, restoring the trial court's order and setting aside the High Court's judgment.
Narayana Medical College v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of unilateral tuition fee enhancement by the State without AFRC's recommendations and directed refund of excess fees collected by private medical colleges.
Narayana Medical College v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of unilateral tuition fee enhancement by the State without AFRC's recommendations and affirmed refund of excess fees collected by private medical colleges.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court recalled its earlier orders reducing contractual interest rates for builders other than Amrapali Group, reaffirming the sanctity of contracts and limiting judicial interference to matters properly before the Court.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court recalled its orders reducing interest rates on outstanding dues for builders other than Amrapali Group, reaffirming the sanctity of contractual terms and limiting judicial interference in commercial contracts.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Property Owners’ Association
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of amendments and rules enabling Mumbai Municipal Corporation to levy property tax based on capital value, affirming a transparent and formula-based valuation system to replace the outdated rateable value method.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Property Owners’ Association
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of amendments empowering Mumbai Municipal Corporation to levy property tax based on capital value, affirming the Capital Value Rules and the new assessment system.
State of Jharkhand v. Shiv Shankar Sharma & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the Jharkhand High Court's order admitting PILs alleging corruption against the Chief Minister, holding that the PILs were not maintainable due to procedural non-compliance, lack of bona fide, and abuse of process.
Institute of Company Secretaries of India v. Biman Debnath
The Supreme Court held that a vacancy of the Chairman's office due to disqualification must be filled by election under the Regulations, and a non-contesting member cannot challenge such election via writ petition.
Institute of Company Secretaries of India v. Biman Debnath
The Supreme Court held that a vacancy of Chairman due to disqualification must be filled by election under the Company Secretaries Regulations, and a non-contesting candidate cannot challenge such election via writ petition.