Supreme Court of India
18,255 judgments
Abhishek Sharma v. The State of Jammu and Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that excluding employees appointed on academic arrangement basis from regularisation under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010 violates Article 14, directing their inclusion upon fulfillment of statutory conditions.
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. v. Adhunik Power & Natural Resource Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a captive coal block and subsequent legislation constitute Change in Law events entitling compensation under a power purchase agreement, while indemnity clauses protect against coal cost escalation only prior to such events.
Arjun & Anr. v. Mukesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that civil courts must refer tenancy disputes to revenue courts but cannot reject suits outright when related tenancy suits are pending, restoring a suit challenging a gift deed involving ancestral property.
Torrent Power Ltd. v. Ashish Arjunkumar Rathi & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the non-interference with the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom in approving a resolution plan under the IBC, dismissing challenges alleging modification of the plan and material irregularity.
BHAGYALAXMI CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. v. BABALDAS AMTHARAM PATEL
The Supreme Court held that sureties are liable only up to the originally sanctioned loan amount and discharged from liability for excess withdrawals made without their consent under Section 133 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
DR. JIJI K.S. v. SHIBU K
The Supreme Court upheld its earlier judgment protecting appellants' promotions without Ph.D. qualification and clarified remedies for non-parties aggrieved by tribunal or court orders affecting their service rights.
Ankit Tomar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging rape on promise of marriage, holding that a consensual relationship with a married complainant negates the offence under Section 376(2)(n) IPC.
S G Jamaludheen v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court resolved a long-standing recruitment dispute by permitting withdrawal of challenges and directing appointment of identified candidates with conditions, upholding existing appointments and making interim orders absolute under Article 142.
NOIL CHRISTURAJ v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Supreme Court holds that simultaneous insolvency proceedings under the IBC against a principal debtor and its corporate guarantor are maintainable, rejecting the doctrine of election and affirming statutory safeguards against double recovery.
Suhas Chakma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated States to establish and expand Open Correctional Institutions as a constitutionally compliant, rehabilitative solution to prison overcrowding, ensuring prisoners' dignity and rights under Article 21.
Vivekananda Kendra v. Pradeep Kumar Agarwalla
The Supreme Court held that a registered 99-year lease deed confers a leasehold interest that cannot be unilaterally cancelled, and a subsequent sale during its subsistence is subject to the lessee's rights.
THE STATE OF KERALA v. M/s. PANACEA BIOTEC LTD.
The Supreme Court held that complaints filed by public servants are exempt from mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC, limitation runs from when accused identity is known, and vicarious liability under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act is a trial issue, thereby setting aside the High Court's quashing orders and allowing prosecution to proceed.
Ogeppa (D) Through Lrs. and Others v. Sahebgouda (D) Through Lrs. and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, affirming the respondents as hereditary pujaries entitled to perform puja at the Amogasidda temple based on continuous possession and evidence despite an old decree claimed by appellants.
M/S HAMDARD (WAKF) LABORATORIES v. COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX
The Supreme Court held that "Sharbat Rooh Afza" is a fruit drink taxable at 4% under Entry 103 of the UPVAT Act, overturning its classification under the residuary entry at 12.5%.
Ram Narain v. The Sub Divisional Officer
The Supreme Court upheld statutory regularisation of occupants' possession under Section 123(2) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, dismissing the appeal challenging eviction claims based on a Section 143 declaration and title.
Ghanshyam Mandal and Ors. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions based on credible ocular evidence despite non-recovery of weapons and procedural objections, dismissing the appellants' challenge.
Vandana Jain & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and forgery in a joint venture dispute, holding that the matter was essentially civil and criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process.
M/S. ADISHAKTI DEVELOPERS v. THE STATE OF MAHARASTRA
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of an auction sale for non-deposit of the full purchase money within the stipulated period, affirming the maintainability of revision under Section 154 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act despite alternative remedies.
Israr Ahmad Khan v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors.; Md. Hanif v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that wilful non-compliance with its final order, even pending a defective review petition, constitutes contempt, and third parties aiding such breach are also liable.
Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited v. Amit Chaturvedi and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a defunct Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act cannot bar initiation of insolvency proceedings under the IBC, affirming the overriding effect of the IBC and allowing the CIRP to proceed.