Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
State of Maharashtra v. Madhuri Maruti Vidhate
The Supreme Court held that a married daughter is not entitled to compassionate appointment years after the death of the government employee, emphasizing that such appointments are a humanitarian exception for immediate dependents in financial crisis.
The State of Maharashtra v. Mr. Aspi Chinoy and Another
The Supreme Court held that Government Resolutions on concessional land allotment to Co-operative Societies do not apply when land is leased to a builder who sells flats on ownership basis and purchasers form a Society, dismissing the State's appeal against registration of flat transfers without a No Objection Certificate.
Bashiroddin & Ors. v. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified that land acquisition compensation must be released 50% without security and 50% with security as per its order, rejecting MTDC's attempt to withdraw excess deposited amount and allowing appellants to receive full entitled compensation.
Bashiroddin & Ors. v. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the entire enhanced compensation must be disbursed to land losers with 50% released without security and 50% on furnishing security, rejecting MTDC's claim to withdraw mistakenly deposited excess amount.
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Gaushala v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that seized cattle must be handed over to animal welfare organizations pending trial under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, emphasizing the Magistrate's discretion and the need for expeditious trials to protect animal welfare.
Executive Engineer (R and B) and Others v. Gokul Chandra Kanungo
The Supreme Court reduced the exorbitant 18% interest awarded by the arbitrator to 9% per annum and disallowed interest for periods of respondent's inaction, emphasizing reasoned exercise of discretion under Section 31(7)(a) of the Arbitration Act and the Court's power under Article 142 to ensure justice.
Ajwar v. Niyaj Ahmad
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s bail order in a murder case, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial orders considering the gravity of offence and accused’s role before granting bail.
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Gaushala v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that seized cattle must be handed over to animal welfare organizations pending trial under the mandatory proviso to Section 8(3) of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, setting aside the High Court's order granting custody to the owners.
Sukhbiri Devi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a declaratory suit as barred by limitation, affirming that limitation can be decided as a preliminary issue under Order XIV Rule 2(2) CPC when facts are admitted, and Article 136 of the Limitation Act does not extend limitation for such suits.
Sukhbiri Devi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a declaratory suit as barred by limitation, holding that limitation can be decided as a preliminary issue when foundational facts are admitted and that Article 136 of the Limitation Act does not extend limitation for such suits.
X ... v. The Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that unmarried women are entitled to terminate pregnancies up to twenty-four weeks under Rule 3B of the MTP Rules, affirming reproductive autonomy and equality under the Constitution.
X ... v. The Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that unmarried women are entitled to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks under the MTP Act and Rules, interpreting Rule 3B purposively to uphold constitutional equality and reproductive autonomy.
Ritu Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's order allowing summoning of a school authority to verify the appellant's age, holding that the High Court erred in setting aside the order without sufficient cause.
NIRENDRA NATH KAR v. GOPAL NAVIN BHAI DAVE
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant lacked locus standi to challenge the striking off of a defunct company's name and that restoration was not justified after long lapse and procedural non-compliance.
NIRENDRA NATH KAR v. GOPAL NAVIN BHAI DAVE
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that a person whose directorship is not established from official records lacks locus standi to seek restoration of a company’s name struck off under Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
M/s. Jindal Steel and Power Limited v. Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of JSPL's distribution licence for non-compliance with mandatory minimum area and supply obligations under the Electricity Act, 2003, affirming the regulatory framework for electricity distribution licences.
M/S PRIME PROPERTIES v. SANA LAKSHMI DEVI
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to permit the rejoinder on record with a limited sur-rejoinder, emphasizing the proper scope of review petitions and directing expeditious trial of long-pending suits.
M/S PRIME PROPERTIES v. SANA LAKSHMI DEVI
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to permit the rejoinder on record with a limited right for sur-rejoinder, emphasizing procedural balance and expeditious trial while setting aside the High Court's disapproval of the Trial Court's review order.
Ritu Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's order allowing the summoning of a school official and admission of a mark-sheet to establish the appellant's age, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
Chotkau v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction and death sentence in a rape-murder case due to untrustworthy prosecution evidence, unexplained delay in FIR transmission, and failure to medically examine the accused, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural and evidentiary safeguards in capital cases.