Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
Suresh G. Ramnani v. Aurelia Ana de Piedade Miranda @ Ariya Alvares & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that applications for transfer of review petitions must be referred to the Chief Justice for administrative assignment rather than decided judicially by another judge, setting aside the impugned order rejecting such transfer.
Prof. Narendra Singh Bhandari v. Ravindra Jugran
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of the appellant’s appointment as Vice-Chancellor for non-compliance with mandatory eligibility and procedural requirements under the University Act, 2019 and UGC Regulations, 2018.
Registrar of Assurances v. ASL Vyapar Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act does not empower the Registering Officer to demand additional stamp duty beyond the court-approved sale price in court-monitored public auctions, preserving the sanctity of such sales.
Registrar of Assurances v. ASL Vyapar Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the Registering Officer cannot determine market value for stamp duty purposes in court-monitored public auctions, and the sale price fixed by the court must be accepted as the true market value.
The State of Uttarakhand v. Nalanda College of Education
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's policy decision refusing recognition to new B.Ed. colleges based on surplus graduates and employment concerns, reversing the High Court's quashing of that decision.
Mahatma Gandhi University v. Rincymol Mathew
The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court’s order directing the University to count the respondent’s continuous past service from 1998 for CAS benefits under UGC Regulations despite initial temporary appointment.
Mahatma Gandhi University v. Rincymol Mathew
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of a university employee to have her continuous past service, including temporary and probationary periods, counted for Career Advancement Scheme benefits under UGC Regulations.
RAVI NAMBOOTHIRI v. K.A. BAIJU
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a minor past conviction under the Kerala Police Act in election nomination forms does not amount to corrupt practice or fake disclosure warranting voiding of election under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.
S. Shankaraiah Thr. GPA Holder & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer Peddapali Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that when land is acquired solely for coal mining, compensation must be awarded based on full market value without deduction for development charges, affirming additional compensation for sub-soil mineral rights.
S. Shankaraiah Thr. GPA Holder & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer Peddapali Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that when land is acquired solely for coal mining, compensation must be awarded at full market value without deduction for development charges, affirming compensation for sub-soil mineral rights.
Sumer Corporation v. Vijay Anant Gangan
The Supreme Court held that compensation during stay of eviction must be based on the rent the landlord could have earned, not on purchase price, and remanded the matter for fresh determination.
Sumer Corporation v. Vijay Anant Gangan
The Supreme Court held that compensation payable during stay of eviction must be based on the rent the landlord could have earned, not on purchase price, and remanded the matter for fresh determination.
Delhi Development Authority v. Asha Jain
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken even without payment of compensation, and a subsequent purchaser cannot claim lapse of acquisition.
Delhi Development Authority v. Asha Jain
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and dismissing lapse claims by subsequent purchasers.
M/s Texco Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. TATAAIG General Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot rely on an undisclosed exclusion clause that negates coverage, affirming the insurer's duty of good faith and the consumer forum's power to declare unfair contract terms and grant relief.
V.S. Ramakrishnan v. P.M. Muhammed Ali
The Supreme Court held that readiness and willingness must be specifically adjudicated in specific performance suits and that a cheque dishonoured due to an attachment order is not worthless, remanding the case for fresh trial on these issues.
P. Seshareddy v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that an agent with an interest in the contract under an assignment deed and irrevocable power of attorney can continue arbitration proceedings despite the principal's death, restoring the trial court's order and setting aside the High Court's judgment.
Narayana Medical College v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of unilateral tuition fee enhancement by the State without AFRC's recommendations and directed refund of excess fees collected by private medical colleges.
Narayana Medical College v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of unilateral tuition fee enhancement by the State without AFRC's recommendations and affirmed refund of excess fees collected by private medical colleges.
Bikram Chatterji v. Union of India
The Supreme Court recalled its earlier orders reducing contractual interest rates for builders other than Amrapali Group, reaffirming the sanctity of contracts and limiting judicial interference to matters properly before the Court.