Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Dahiben v. Arvindbhai Kalyanji Bhanusali
The Supreme Court held that a suit for cancellation of a registered Sale Deed acknowledging full payment is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years, and non-payment of part of sale consideration does not invalidate the sale.
Aruna Oswal v. Pankaj Oswal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a nominee under section 72 of the Companies Act, 2013 holds absolute ownership of shares excluding legal heirs, and a company petition under sections 241 and 242 is not maintainable when a civil suit on share ownership is pending and the petitioner lacks requisite shareholding.
Aruna Oswal v. Pankaj Oswal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that nomination under section 72 vests absolute ownership in the nominee, rendering company petitions by legal heirs without requisite shareholding and pending civil suits on inheritance non-maintainable under sections 241 and 242 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Reepak Kansal v. Secretary-General
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition alleging discriminatory treatment by its Registry, holding that procedural delays due to defects and pandemic conditions do not amount to discrimination and emphasizing the ethical duties of advocates.
Reepak Kansal v. Secretary-General
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition alleging Registry favoritism, holding that delays due to petition defects and pandemic constraints do not amount to discrimination, and emphasized advocates' ethical duties.
Satinder Kaur @ Satwinder Kaur v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's enhanced compensation based on unverified evidence, applying established principles to award Rs. 19.82 lakhs with interest to the deceased's dependants after accounting for contributory negligence.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Satinder Kaur @ Satwinder Kaur & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's enhanced compensation based on unverified income evidence, applied standardized principles for income assessment, future prospects, and multiplier, and awarded Rs. 19.82 lakhs with interest to the dependants after 50% contributory negligence deduction.
Mohd. Inam v. Sanjay Kumar Singhal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a vacancy order under the U.P. Urban Buildings Act can be challenged along with the final order in revision, and upheld the District Judge's setting aside of the vacancy and final orders, quashing the High Court's contrary ruling.
Rajasthan State Warehousing Corporation v. Star Agriwarehousing and Collateral Management Limited
The Supreme Court set aside the Rajasthan High Court's interim stay on awarding warehouse contracts, holding that once bidding is complete and writ petitions dismissed, contracts should proceed in public interest without undue interim restraint.
Shakti Nath & Ors. v. Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investment No.3 Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed the execution of the Share Purchase Agreement to effectuate a share acquisition as per its earlier order, mandating warranties and authorizations to uphold the transaction.
Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh
The Supreme Court directed a revote on a no-confidence motion due to alleged breach of ballot secrecy, holding that secrecy is a voter’s privilege that can be voluntarily waived, leaving the legal question open.
Laxmi Singh v. Rekha Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed a revote on the no confidence motion by secret ballot, holding that secrecy of ballot is a voter’s privilege that can be waived, but the statutory scheme must be strictly followed to ensure free and fair elections.
In Re The Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals Etc.
The Supreme Court mandated continuous expert supervision, uniform policy implementation, transparency in test reporting, and regulated testing rates to ensure proper treatment of COVID-19 patients and dignified hospital management during the pandemic.
In Re The Proper Treatment of COVID 19 Patients and Dignified Handling of Dead Bodies in the Hospitals Etc.
The Supreme Court directed continuous expert monitoring of COVID-19 hospitals, uniform implementation of treatment and discharge guidelines, regulated testing rates, and mandated disclosure of test results to ensure proper patient care and dignity during the pandemic.
Jinofer Kawasji Bhujwala v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court allowed bail to the appellant in a complex financial and criminal breach of trust case, holding that prolonged custody without trial commencement and interim protective measures justify bail despite serious allegations.
Mustak @ Kanio Ahmed Shaikh v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of the appellant for attempt to murder based on credible eyewitness identification, forensic evidence, and lawful weapon recovery despite minor procedural lapses.
Surendra Kumar Bhilawe v. The New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that ownership of a vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is determined by registration and statutory compliance, and an insurer cannot repudiate a claim based on an uncompleted sale agreement without transfer of registration and no-objection from the financier.
Shamita Singha & Anr. v. Rashmi Ahluwalia & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a partition suit to the Probate Court to be heard alongside the Testamentary Petition, emphasizing the Probate Court's primacy in Will validity and avoiding inconsistent judgments.
Shamita Singha & Anr. v. Rashmi Ahluwalia & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of a partition suit to the Probate Court to be heard alongside a contested Testamentary Petition involving overlapping assets and parties, emphasizing the Probate Court's primacy in Will validity matters.
Rana Nahid @ Reshma @ Sana & Anr. v. Sahidul Haq Chisti
The Supreme Court held that Family Courts lack jurisdiction to entertain maintenance applications under Section 3 of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, which lie exclusively before Magistrates of the First Class.