Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
The State of Jammu & Kashmir v. Shubam Sangra
The Supreme Court held that in case of contradictory age evidence, referral to a medical board for age determination is mandatory, and set aside lower courts' orders holding the accused as juvenile in the Kathua rape case.
The State of Jammu & Kashmir v. Shubam Sangra
The Supreme Court held that in cases of contradictory age evidence, referral to a medical board for age determination is mandatory, setting aside lower courts' juvenile finding and remanding for fresh age inquiry.
Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that women SSCOs released before the Babita Puniya judgment without filing petitions are not entitled to reinstatement but must be granted pensionary benefits to remedy past gender discrimination.
Wg Cdr A U Tayyaba v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that women SSCOs released before the Babita Puniya judgment and not party to its proceedings are not entitled to reinstatement but must be granted pensionary benefits to remedy past gender discrimination.
Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim involving 45% permanent disability, emphasizing just compensation principles and rejecting unproven claims for further enhancement.
M.P. Power Management Company Limited v. M/s Sky Power Southeast Solar India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a Power Purchase Agreement by a government company is not a statutory contract and upheld judicial review against arbitrary termination without procedural compliance.
M.P. Power Management Company Limited v. M/s Sky Power Southeast Solar India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a Power Purchase Agreement by a government company is not a statutory contract and that termination for breach of contractual conditions is subject to contractual procedure and limited judicial review, allowing the appeal and upholding termination.
Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim, emphasizing evidence-based assessment of disability and loss of earning capacity under the Motor Vehicles Act.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. & ANR. v. RUBFILA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that exemption from enhanced power tariff under the Kerala Government Order is available only from the date of commercial production, not energisation, and rejected the respondent's parity claim based on a withdrawn concession.
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. & ANR. v. RUBFILA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that exemption from enhanced power tariff under the Kerala Government Order is from the date of commercial production, not energisation, and rejected the respondent's claim to parity based on a withdrawn benefit granted to another unit.
M/s Bombay Chemical Industries v. Deputy Labour Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that the Labour Court under Section 33(C)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act lacks jurisdiction to decide disputed employer-employee relationships and set aside orders directing payment of wage difference without prior adjudication.
Singapore Airlines Ltd. v. C.I.T., Delhi
The Supreme Court held that supplementary commission earned by travel agents under a principal-agent relationship with airlines constitutes commission under Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, mandating TDS deduction by airlines.
Singapore Airlines Ltd. v. C.I.T., Delhi
The Supreme Court held that supplementary commission earned by travel agents under a principal-agent relationship with airlines constitutes commission liable to TDS deduction under Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, overruling contrary High Court decisions.
Vivanod Katara v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court directed a proper age determination inquiry for a convict claiming juvenile status at the time of offence, emphasizing statutory safeguards under the Juvenile Justice Act and ensuring juveniles are not treated as adults in criminal proceedings.
Vivanod Katara v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court held that a juvenile claim can be raised at any stage and directed age verification through documentary and medical evidence, granting the petitioner the benefit of juvenile justice laws if found juvenile at the time of offence.
Amit Singh v. Ravindra Nath Pandey & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the application of the rota system under the 1992 Rules for determining seniority between promotees and direct recruits appointed in the same recruitment year, dismissing the appeal challenging the seniority list.
Gireesan Nair & Ors. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on vitiated Test Identification Parades where accused were shown to witnesses prior to TIPs and police presence compromised the identification process, leading to acquittal.
Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. v. VCK Shares & Stock Broking Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that civil courts retain jurisdiction over independent suits filed by borrowers against banks under the RDB Act, and such suits cannot be transferred to the DRT without the plaintiff's consent.
Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. v. VCK Shares & Stock Broking Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the jurisdiction of Civil Courts to try suits filed by borrowers against banks is not ousted by the RDB Act, and such suits cannot be transferred to the DRT without the plaintiff's consent.
Suresh G. Ramnani v. Aurelia Ana de Piedade Miranda @ Ariya Alvares & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that review petitions should be heard by the original Judge if available, and where not, the matter must be referred to the Chief Justice for administrative assignment, setting aside the High Court order rejecting transfer of the review petition.