Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Zubair
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser cannot challenge land acquisition proceedings and that acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, even if compensation was not tendered.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd. Zubair
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 has no locus to challenge such proceedings.
Solomon Selvaraj & Ors. v. Indirani Bhagawan Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an application to sue as indigent persons can be rejected if the plaint discloses no cause of action or is barred by law, but the plaintiff may still institute the suit by paying court fees within a fixed time.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Krishna Saini
The Supreme Court overruled Pune Municipal Corporation and held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is tendered, allowing the Government of NCT of Delhi's appeal.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Krishna Saini & Ors.
The Supreme Court overruled the High Court's declaration of lapse of land acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, clarifying that possession taken or compensation tendered prevents lapse, and upheld the acquisition initiated under the 1894 Act.
Land Acquisition Collector (South), New Delhi and Anr. v. Suresh B. Kapur & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling prior inconsistent decisions and allowing the appeal.
Land Acquisition Collector (South), New Delhi and Anr. v. Suresh B. Kapur & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling contrary High Court decisions and clarifying the law in light of Indore Development Authority.
Sunita Devi & Anr. v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed pre-arrest bail to appellants cooperating with investigation in a cheating case, setting aside the High Court's refusal of bail.
Sunita Devi & Anr. v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed pre-arrest bail to appellants cooperating with investigation in a cheating case, setting aside the High Court's refusal of bail.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. P.S. Jayaprakash; Central Bureau of Investigation v. Dr. Siby Mathews
The Supreme Court set aside the Kerala High Court's anticipatory bail orders in a long-pending espionage-related case, remanding the bail applications for fresh consideration with directions to consider individual roles and the Supreme Court's prior directions.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. P.S. Jayaprakash; Central Bureau of Investigation v. Dr. Siby Mathews
The Supreme Court set aside the Kerala High Court's anticipatory bail orders in a CBI espionage case and remanded the bail applications for fresh consideration based on individual roles and Supreme Court directions.
Pramod Singh Kirar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a candidate acquitted of a criminal offence and who truthfully discloses the same cannot be denied appointment solely on that ground, restoring his appointment as Police Constable.
Pramod Singh Kirar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a candidate acquitted in a criminal case and who truthfully disclosed the same cannot be denied appointment solely on that ground, restoring his candidature for Police Constable.
State of Jharkhand v. Linde India Limited
The Supreme Court held that oxygen used as a refining agent in steel manufacture is not a raw material under the Bihar Finance Act, and thus taxable at the standard rate, allowing the State's appeal and setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi v. Mahipal Singh
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation tendered before the Act's commencement, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation.
In Re Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (Maharashtra)
The Supreme Court permitted MMRCL to seek permission for felling 84 trees at Aarey for the Metro Car Depot, upheld the State Government's decision to proceed with the project, and emphasized the Tree Authority's independent role in balancing development and environmental concerns.
Suneetha Narreddy v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court transferred the trial of the murder of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy from Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad, holding that a reasonable apprehension of bias and threats justified ensuring a fair and impartial trial.
Suneetha Narreddy v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court transferred the trial of the murder case of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy from Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad, holding that reasonable apprehension of unfair trial due to threats and interference justified the transfer to ensure a free and fair trial.
Mukesh Kumar v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, directing enforcement of pharmacy regulations to prevent unauthorized persons from dispensing medicines and protect public health.
Sansera Engineering Limited v. Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayer Unit, Bengaluru
The Supreme Court held that the one-year limitation period under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act applies to rebate claims under Rule 18, dismissing the appellant's time-barred rebate claims.