Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi
The Supreme Court held that a suit for permanent injunction cannot be decreed on the basis of an unregistered agreement to sell when specific performance is barred, allowing the appeal and restoring the trial Court's judgment.
Inspector of Panchayats and District Collector, Salem v. S. Arichandran
The Supreme Court held that where a disciplinary inquiry is vitiated by breach of natural justice, the matter must be remitted for fresh inquiry rather than direct reinstatement, and set aside the High Court's reinstatement order accordingly.
Harpal Singh and Anr. v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation amounts for land acquisition in Punjab appeals, denied interest due to delay, and ordered payment of enhanced compensation with solatium within three months.
Narayan & Ors. v. Manager Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and increasing the interest rate to 7.5%, modifying the High Court's award accordingly.
Narayan & Ors. v. Manager Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and increasing the interest rate to 7.5%, allowing the appeal of the claimants.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Tata Communications Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that BSNL's revised infrastructure charges cannot be applied retrospectively from 2009 but allowed a notional 10% annual increase to be charged prospectively from 2013.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Tata Communications Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that BSNL's revised infrastructure charges circular cannot be applied retrospectively but allowed a notional annual increase prospectively from 2013, modifying the Tribunal's orders accordingly.
Gopi @ Goverdhannath v. Sri Ballabh Vyas
The Supreme Court upheld eviction of tenants who malafidely denied the landlord's title supported by a registered sale deed and affirmed the landlord's bona fide requirement under the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960.
Gopi @ Goverdhannath v. Sri Ballabh Vyas
The Supreme Court upheld eviction of tenants who mala fide denied the landlord's title established by a registered sale deed, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and concurrent findings of lower courts.
D. Swamy v. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of ex post facto Environmental Clearance and dismissed the appeal seeking closure of a bio-medical waste treatment facility operating with valid consent despite lack of prior clearance.
D. Swamy v. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of ex post facto Environmental Clearance under the Environment (Protection) Act and dismissed the appeal seeking closure of a Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility operating with valid consent despite lack of prior clearance.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD v. AJAY BHATIA
The Supreme Court held that execution of a possession decree must be confined to the specifically identified suit property with proper demarcation, and mesne profits are payable from lawful termination of tenancy until possession is relinquished.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD v. AJAY BHATIA
The Supreme Court held that execution of a possession decree must be confined to the specifically described suit property, directing fresh demarcation and computation of mesne profits from lawful tenancy termination.
K. Priyadharshini v. M/s Gammon India Limited
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by awarding future prospects at 40% and upheld Income Tax Returns as valid evidence for calculating the deceased's income.
Maitreya Doshi v. Anand Rathi Global Finance Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Doshi Holdings as a co-borrower under the loan agreements despite no direct loan disbursement to it, distinguishing pledge from financial debt.
Maitreya Doshi v. Anand Rathi Global Finance Ltd. and Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Doshi Holdings as a co-borrower under the loan agreements, distinguishing pledgor status from financial debtor liability under the IBC.
Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld its 2017 final compensation order under Article 142, dismissing claims for increased compensation based on actual landholding, holding that the settlement is binding and not subject to modification.
Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking enhancement of compensation beyond the fixed Rs 60 lakhs per family determined in its 2017 order as a full and final settlement under Article 142.
Ashok G. Rajani v. Beacon Trusteeship Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insolvency application admitted under Section 7 of the IBC can be withdrawn before constitution of the Committee of Creditors, and directed the NCLT to consider the pending settlement application accordingly.
M/s. DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY LIMITED v. OSCAR INVESTMENTS LIMITED
The Supreme Court held respondents and associated entities guilty of contempt for violating orders restraining alienation of shares, emphasizing strict compliance with court undertakings to protect enforcement of a foreign arbitral award.