Supreme Court of India
8,449 judgments
State of Andhra Pradesh v. State of Karnataka & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed Andhra Pradesh's suit seeking injunctions against Karnataka's water projects, directing fresh proceedings under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act after a 19-year delay.
Moreshar S/o Yadaorao Mahajan v. Vyankatesh Sitaram Bhedi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's denial of specific performance due to non-joinder of necessary parties in a joint family property sale dispute but affirmed refund of amounts paid with interest.
Moreshar S/o Yadaorao Mahajan v. Vyankatesh Sitaram Bhedi
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal in a suit for specific performance due to non-joinder of necessary parties who jointly owned the property, affirming refund of the amount paid with interest.
Kolli Satyanarayana v. Valuripalli Kesava Rao Chowdary
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of specific performance due to non-compliance with contractual time limits for statutory permission but enhanced the refund amount payable to the purchaser.
Delhi Development Authority v. Shiv Kumar; Government of NCT of Delhi v. Shiv Kumar; Government of NCT of Delhi & Another v. Ombir Singh Sethi; Government of NCT of Delhi v. Vikas
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act unless both possession and compensation are absent for five years prior to the Act's commencement, setting aside High Court orders declaring lapse.
Delhi Development Authority v. Shiv Kumar
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid/tendered before the Act's commencement, setting aside High Court orders declaring lapse.
K. Madan Mohan Rao v. Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order dismissing an election petition due to non-availability of a reasoned judgment and restored the matter for fresh consideration.
Satish Chandra Yadav v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of CRPF personnel for deliberately suppressing pending criminal cases in verification forms, affirming that such suppression justifies termination irrespective of subsequent acquittal.
Satish Chandra Yadav v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld termination of CRPF personnel for deliberate suppression of pending criminal cases during recruitment, emphasizing the high integrity standards required in disciplined forces.
Balkrishna Rama Tarle v. Phoenix ARC Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the District Magistrate's role is ministerial to assist secured creditors in taking possession of secured assets without adjudicating tenancy disputes, which must be resolved separately before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
Balkrishna Rama Tarle v. Phoenix ARC Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, the District Magistrate's role is ministerial to assist secured creditors in taking possession of secured assets without adjudicating tenancy disputes, which must be resolved before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
JAGDISH PRASAD SAINI v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court held that leave encashment forms part of salary payable jointly by State and aided institutions, while gratuity liability lies solely with the aided institution, and struck down arbitrary conditions denying these benefits upon absorption under the 2010 Rules.
Jagdish Prasad Saini v. Rajasthan State
The Supreme Court held that gratuity and cash payment in lieu of privilege leave form part of salary payable jointly by the State and aided institutions to employees absorbed under the 2010 Rules, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.
JAGDISH PRASAD SAINI & ORS v. STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS
The Supreme Court held that leave encashment forms part of salary payable by State and aided institutions, while gratuity liability lies solely with aided institutions, setting aside the High Court's rejection of these claims.
M/s. Munjal Showa Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs
The Supreme Court upheld Customs Duty demand on forged DEPB licenses, affirming that fraud voids exemption and extended limitation applies, while buyer's knowledge affects only penalty, not duty liability.
M/s. Munjal Showa Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs
The Supreme Court upheld the demand of Customs Duty on forged DEPB licenses, affirming that fraud justifies invoking extended limitation and that duty liability arises regardless of the buyer's knowledge or intent.
Kalavati v. Mirza Kaisar Baig; Chandrakala v. Mirza Kaisar Baig
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by fixing the deceased drivers' income at Rs.10,000 per month with future prospects, modifying the High Court's awards accordingly.
Kalavati v. Mirza Kaisar Baig; Chandrakala v. Mirza Kaisar Baig
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency in fatal accident claims by considering a higher monthly income, future prospects, and appropriate multipliers, partly allowing the appeals.
VESSEL M.V. POLARIS GALAXY v. BANQUE CANTONALE DE GENEVE
The Supreme Court held that an order adding a party in an Admiralty Suit is not appealable under the Commercial Courts Act unless enumerated, and Gulf Petroleum FZC was neither a necessary nor proper party to the suit for misdelivery of cargo under the Bill of Lading.
Patel Kodarbhai Mohanbhai v. Sonata Ceramica Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that disputes over apportionment of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act must be resolved under Section 30 and quashed the High Court's order allowing a subsequent purchaser to be impleaded in an appeal challenging compensation enhancement.