Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Federation of Residents Welfare Association
The Supreme Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's decision not to close the Masoodpur crematorium, modifying the High Court's earlier order and directing modernization of the facility.
Maharashtra State Board of Wakfs v. Shaikh Yusuf Bhai Chawla
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Maharashtra Wakf Board's constitution and survey under the Wakf Act, 1995, clarified the distinction between Wakfs and Muslim Public Trusts, and limited High Court interference under Article 226.
Nipun Tawari & Ors v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of a 20% in-service reservation in postgraduate medical degree admissions for the 2022-23 academic year, ruling that the government resolution issued after admission commencement did not impermissibly alter admission rules midstream.
Nipun Tawari & Ors v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors
The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of a State Government resolution reserving 20% seats for in-service candidates in post graduate medical courses for the current academic year, ruling that such reservation policies can validly be applied mid-admission process if the admission brochure permits changes by government resolutions.
Jaspal Singh v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired for Jhajjar Thermal Power Plant to Rs. 22,00,000 per acre, aligning it with compensation for similarly situated lands acquired for Arawali Power Project, emphasizing just and reasonable compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Hari Ram v. Land Acquisition Collector cum District Revenue Officer Gurgaon
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 by relying on previously discarded sale exemplars with appropriate deductions, correcting the High Court's error.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Nirmal Kaur @ Nimmo and Others
The Supreme Court held that chemical tests proving presence of morphine and meconic acid suffice to identify poppy straw under the NDPS Act, and further proof of species is unnecessary for conviction under Section 15.
Cdr Amit Kumar Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of relevant material submitted in sealed covers to SSC officers challenging denial of Permanent Commission violated natural justice, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication with proper disclosure.
Cdr Amit Kumar Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of material submitted in sealed covers to SSC officers challenging denial of Permanent Commission violated natural justice, setting aside the AFT judgment and remanding for fresh adjudication with due disclosure.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified life imprisonment sentences to 20 years for certain sexual offences to maintain consistency with its earlier sentencing decision and prevent retrospective application of harsher punishment.
Mohd. Firoz v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court modified life imprisonment sentences to fixed 20-year terms for certain sexual offences to maintain consistency with its earlier sentencing decision and uphold the balance between retributive and restorative justice.
S. RAMACHANDRA RAO v. S. NAGABHUSHANA RAO & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that earlier High Court orders permitting the wife to act as General Power of Attorney holder operate as res judicata, but an advocate cannot plead or cross-examine as GPA holder without filing vakalatnama, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court's order restricting her appearance to either capacity.
Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's qualification must be assessed as on the date of application, not on the date of consideration, and set aside orders directing appointment based on subsequent qualification acquisition.
Delhi Jal Board v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that for compassionate appointments, the applicant's educational qualification must be considered as on the date of application, and subsequent acquisition of qualification cannot be taken into account, setting aside the orders directing appointment beyond this principle.
M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that only institutions existing exclusively for educational purposes and registered under the relevant state charitable law qualify for tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, dismissing appeals challenging denial of such exemption.
M/S NEW NOBLE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Supreme Court held that tax exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) requires institutions to exist solely and exclusively for educational purposes, mandates registration under state charitable laws, and incidental profits do not disqualify exemption.
Sunil Jain v. Chandra Kala
The Supreme Court appointed a fresh arbitrator following the death of the previously appointed arbitrator to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.
YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, holding such amendment permissible as it did not introduce a new corrupt practice.
YENDAPALLI SRINIVASULU REDDY v. VEMIREDDY PATTABHIRAMI REDDY
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing amendment of an election petition to include non-disclosure of criminal antecedents, clarifying the scope of permissible amendments under election law.
The State of Manipur v. Buyamayum Abdul Hanan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a preventive detention order for failure to supply legible copies of relied-upon documents, affirming the fundamental right to effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.