Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Punjab & Sind Bank v. Sh. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the dismissal of a senior bank manager, holding that judicial interference with disciplinary punishment is limited and differential punishment based on rank does not violate Article 14.
Satinder Singh Bhasin v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice for cancellation of bail granted to the petitioner for non-compliance with bail conditions including failure to settle allottees' claims and held that the Rs. 50 crore deposit sourced unlawfully from company funds cannot be refunded.
Shankar v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, affirming the sufficiency of victim's statement and corroborative evidence.
M/S A.K.G. CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD v. STATE OF JHARKHAND & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld contract termination for negligence but set aside the blacklisting order for lack of proper show cause notice and violation of natural justice principles.
Commissioner, Delhi Police v. Uttam Kumar
The Supreme Court held that a candidate's failure to appear for a scheduled public employment test without exceptional cause does not entitle rescheduling, setting aside tribunal and High Court orders granting such relief.
Syed Mohammed Ghouse Pasha Khadri v. Syed Mohammed Adil Pasha Khadri
The Supreme Court upheld that succession to the spiritual office of Sajjadanashin by nomination is valid but affirmed the exclusive jurisdiction of the Waqf Board over such appointments, dismissing civil appeals challenging this jurisdictional bar.
Samarrendra Nath Kundu v. Sadhana Das
The Supreme Court held that subordinate police officers not removable only with Government sanction are not entitled to protection under Section 197 Cr.P.C., and retrospective notifications extending such protection do not bar prosecution where cognizance was taken earlier.
Union of India v. Sunil Kumar Rai
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of Junior Engineers to Non-Functional Upgradation to Level 9 after four years at Level 8 under Seventh CPC recommendations, rejecting denial based on entry-level Grade Pay.
J. SRI NISHA v. THE SPECIAL DIRECTOR
The Supreme Court held that adjudication under FEMA cannot proceed ignoring the Competent Authority's refusal to confirm seizure, and directed that the pending appeal against the seizure order be decided before further proceedings.
JAI PRAKASH SAINI v. MANAGING DIRECTOR, U.P. COOPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a disciplinary enquiry denying oral hearing and witness examination when charges are denied violates natural justice, setting aside dismissal and permitting a de novo enquiry.
Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Parkash
The Supreme Court held that a party abandoning arbitration proceedings cannot maintain a fresh Section 11 application on the same cause of action without leave of court, quashing the High Court's order appointing an arbitrator.
M/S. STEAG ENERGY SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. GSPC PIPAVAV POWER COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the award of contract to the appellant, emphasizing judicial restraint in tender evaluation and limiting interference to cases of arbitrariness or mala fide conduct.
Rajesh Goyal v. M/s Laxmi Constructions & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the final eviction order, held that the Rent Authority lacked jurisdiction to recall it, and emphasized strict adherence to judicial discipline and binding court orders.
National Highways Authority of India v. Tarsem Singh
The Supreme Court upheld landowners' constitutional entitlement to solatium and interest in NH Act land acquisitions, clarified limits on reopening old claims, and rejected NHAI's plea for prospective operation based on financial burden.
Sandeep Yadav v. Satish & Others
The Supreme Court held that a procedural defect in framing charges does not vitiate a trial absent prejudice and set aside the High Court's order for a fresh trial, allowing the trial to proceed from its existing stage.
Andanayya and Ors. v. Deputy Chief Engineer and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that re-determination of compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act can be sought based on appellate court awards, applying the doctrine of merger to ensure equality among similarly placed landowners.
Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited & Anr v. Green Infra Wind Solutions Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that State Electricity Regulatory Commissions have exclusive power to consider government incentives like the Generation Based Incentive in tariff determination, balancing statutory and policy objectives, and dismissed the appeal challenging the APTEL’s decision on GBI treatment.
The State of Maharashtra v. Reliance Industries Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the State's power to withdraw electricity duty exemption granted to captive power generators under Section 5A of the Bombay Electricity Duty Act, subject to a reasonable one-year notice period to affected industries.
Sharada Sanghi v. Asha Agarwal
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that appellants' failure to prosecute earlier suits and their conduct barred them from executing a decree for specific performance against respondents claiming independent title, emphasizing prevention of abuse of judicial process.
CHARUL SHUKLA v. STATE OF U.P. & OTHERS
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the complainant’s sister-in-law and parents-in-law due to vague allegations, lack of evidence, and unexplained delay, preventing misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes.