Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
State of Jharkhand v. The Indian Builders Jamshedpur
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question whether prohibitory contractual claim clauses bind arbitral tribunals, clarifying that the Bharat Drilling decision is not a binding precedent on this issue.
Bolla Malathi v. B. Sugunaand
The Supreme Court held that a nomination for General Provident Fund does not automatically become invalid upon marriage without formal cancellation, but where a nomination condition renders it void, the fund must be equally distributed among eligible family members.
SWAWLAMBI SOCIETY LTD v. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court held that requiring additional recommendation by the Assistant Registrar for stamp duty exemption under Section 9A is illegal as the cooperative society's registration certificate is conclusive proof, and administrative procedures must avoid unnecessary hurdles.
RANI @ RAJ KUMARI AND OTHERS v. KAMLAKAT GUPTA AND OTHERS
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a motor accident by properly considering income sources, applying correct multiplier and deductions, and awarding adequate consortium damages.
Sandeep Singh Thakur v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the conviction and sentence for false promise of marriage after the parties married and reconciled, exercising its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice.
R. Logeshkumar v. P. Balasubramaniam
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and attendant allowance, affirming the discretion to award just and fair compensation beyond the claimed amount.
Sonia Virk v. Rohit Watts
The Supreme Court upheld the divorce decree on irretrievable breakdown of marriage and enhanced permanent alimony to ensure financial independence of the wife and welfare of the daughter.
Mukut Das v. The Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd.
Employees whose retirement date is extended to the last day of the month under FR 56(a) are entitled to pay revision benefits effective on that date under the Assam State Electricity Board Revised Pay Rules, 2017.
The State of Karnataka v. Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish
The Supreme Court upheld the exemption from GST on leasing residential premises as hostel accommodation to students and working professionals under Entry 13 of Notification No. 9/2017, rejecting the revenue's contention that the lessee must itself use the property as residence.
Shubham Ganpati @ Ganesh Rathod v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed bail despite prolonged delay in framing charges but issued directions to expedite trial proceedings, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
Neeraj Yadav v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and held that statements under Section 161 CrPC of a deceased can be dying declarations admissible under Section 32 Evidence Act, and that the power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused must be exercised on cogent prima facie evidence without conducting a mini-trial.
Bhaskar Govind Gavate v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a contempt petition alleging non-compliance of a land acquisition order, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of the clear and categorical directions issued.
BPL LIMITED v. MORGAN SECURITIES AND CREDITS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld an arbitral award granting contractual interest at 36% per annum on a bill discounting facility, holding such interest is not against public policy and the Usurious Loans Act does not apply to commercial bill discounting transactions.
Abhishek Gupta v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a non-party adversely affected by a Single Judge's writ order under Article 226 has a right to be heard and may maintain a special appeal despite Rule 5 of Allahabad High Court Rules, ensuring access to justice.
Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited v. The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Pensioners Welfare Association
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition as not maintainable, holding that a second SLP challenging the same order after an earlier dismissal without liberty is barred, affirming the finality of the High Court's judgment and the dismissal of the review petition.
Bal Kumar Patel v. State of U.P
The Supreme Court upheld the requirement of prior High Court permission for withdrawal of prosecution against sitting or former MPs/MLAs under Section 321 CrPC and dismissed the appeal for failure to obtain such permission.
Mission Accessibility v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed UPSC to ensure flexible scribe arrangements and implement screen reader technology to uphold constitutional equality and accessibility rights of persons with disabilities in public examinations.
Rousanara Begum v. S.K. Salahuddin
The Supreme Court held that under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to the return of properties given at marriage, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
UMA MAHESWARI & ANR v. THE STATE & ANR
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants in a property fraud case, applying the principle of parity with earlier quashed accused in the same FIR under Section 482 CrPC.
Tuhin Kumar Biswas @ Bumba v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court discharged the accused at the charge framing stage due to absence of strong suspicion and material to sustain offences under Sections 341, 354C, and 506 IPC, emphasizing caution in criminal proceedings amid pending civil disputes.