Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India v. Dr. Priyambada Sharma & Others
The Supreme Court held that strict adherence to the Medical Council of India's admission schedule and merit-based counselling is mandatory, quashing High Court orders permitting provisional postgraduate medical admissions beyond the cut-off date.
Gurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302/149 IPC, affirming that membership in an unlawful assembly with a common object to commit murder attracts vicarious liability even without overt acts by the accused.
Gurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302/149 IPC of an appellant as a member of an unlawful assembly with common object to commit murder, affirming vicarious liability despite non-recovery of weapons and death of co-accused during appeal.
M/s. Fashion World v. Banshidhar Multi Builders Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal by setting aside orders striking off defence for non-payment of GST after deposit of dues and directed payment of enhanced rent as per lease terms.
M/s. Fashion World v. Banshidhar Multi Builders Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal setting aside orders striking off its defence for non-payment of GST after deposit of the amount and directed payment of rent with periodic enhancements as per the lease.
Sarup Singh @ Ram Sarup v. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying 40% future prospects, appropriate deductions, and fixed interest at 7.5% per annum, clarifying principles for loss of dependency and consortium.
M/S HERO MOTOCORP LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the doctrine of promissory estoppel cannot override a valid legislative enactment rescinding earlier tax exemptions under the CGST Act, dismissing appeals seeking continuation of 100% excise duty exemption post-GST implementation.
M/S HERO MOTOCORP LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that promissory estoppel cannot override a valid legislative rescission of tax exemptions under the CGST Act, dismissing appeals seeking continuation of 100% excise duty exemption post-GST implementation.
Radhey Sham v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to compensation at least at Rs. 1,000 per square yard as per the Reference Court's award not challenged by the State, setting aside the High Court's reduction of compensation.
Radhey Sham v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that landowners are entitled to compensation at least at Rs. 1,000 per square yard as accepted by the State, setting aside the High Court's order reducing compensation below that amount.
Manoj Kumar Tiwari v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a public servant can file a private complaint for defamation without following the special procedure under Section 199(4) CrPC, and dismissed appeals challenging the summoning orders in a defamation case.
Manoj Kumar Tiwari v. Manish Sisodia & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that public servants can file defamation complaints individually under Section 199(6) CrPC without following the special procedure under Section 199(4), and summoning orders based on such complaints should be upheld if the allegations constitute an offence.
Talalkena Gowdra Parameshwarappa v. The Branch Manager
The Supreme Court clarified the correct approach to assess compensation for permanent disability in motor accident claims, enhancing the award to Rs.11,67,405 based on the actual impact on earning capacity.
Kapil Kumar v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court decree holding that concurrent findings on execution of a promissory note cannot be disturbed on second appeal merely due to non-examination of attesting witness when other evidence proves execution and consideration.
Kapil Kumar v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the trial court decree holding that concurrent findings on execution of a promissory note cannot be upset in second appeal merely due to non-examination of attesting witness when other evidence proves execution and consideration.
Roopwati & Ors. v. Ram Kishan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim by applying the correct age multiplier and granting future prospects with increased interest.
Roopwati & Ors. v. Ram Kishan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim by correctly applying the multiplier based on the deceased's actual age and allowing future prospects.
M/s Delhi Airtech Services Pvt. Ltd v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court held that mandatory payment of 80% estimated compensation before possession under Section 17(3A) is a pre-condition for absolute vesting of land, and Section 11A applies to acquisitions under Section 17, causing lapse if no award is passed within two years when payment is not made.
M/s Delhi Airtech Services Pvt. Ltd v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court held that mandatory payment of 80% estimated compensation before possession under Section 17(3A) is essential for absolute vesting of land, and non-compliance leads to lapse of acquisition under Section 11A, protecting landowners' rights in urgent land acquisitions.
Kesar Bai v. Genda Lal
The Supreme Court held that a party cannot claim title both by Sale Deed and adverse possession simultaneously and set aside the decree granting permanent injunction based on adverse possession when title by Sale Deed was negated.