Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Biju K.K. v. Cochin University of Science and Technology
The Supreme Court remanded a service selection dispute for fresh judicial scrutiny of experience marks and eligibility criteria, emphasizing courts must examine such challenges on merits rather than defer to selection committees.
Asha Rani Gupta v. Sri Vineet Kumar
The Supreme Court held that in eviction suits, a tenant must deposit admitted rent and monthly dues under Order XV Rule 5 CPC, and failure to do so justifies striking off defence despite denial of landlord-tenant relationship.
ASHA RANI GUPTA v. SRI VINEET KUMAR
The Supreme Court held that courts have discretionary power under Order XV Rule 5 CPC to strike off defence for non-payment of rent in eviction suits, and denial of landlord-tenant relationship does not exempt the tenant from depositing rent during litigation.
Talli Gram Panchayat v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a single-member bench of the NGT is invalid under Section 4(4)(c) of the NGT Act, set aside its orders, and restored the appeal for fresh hearing before a properly constituted bench.
Desh Raj & Ors. v. Rohtash Singh
The Supreme Court held that time was the essence of the contract, justified forfeiture of earnest money due to Respondent's failure to perform within stipulated time, and set aside the decree for refund of earnest money granted by lower courts.
Union Bank of India v. Rajat Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court dismissed the application seeking issuance of sale certificate after delayed payment beyond statutory timelines under SARFAESI Rules, holding such extensions impermissible and the application not maintainable.
Subhash Chander & Ors. v. M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that after expiry of the lease renewal under the Burmah Shell Act, respondents became statutory tenants under the Haryana Rent Act, barring Civil Court jurisdiction and permitting eviction only under the Rent Act.
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank v. Ramesh Chandra Meena
The Supreme Court held that an employee facing departmental inquiry cannot be represented by a retired employee of the Bank as Defence Representative unless expressly permitted by binding service regulations, and set aside the High Court's order allowing such representation.
Neilan International Co. Ltd v. Powerica Limited
The Supreme Court held that territorial jurisdiction challenges in arbitration matters must be raised before the court where the petition is pending and dismissed the transfer petition seeking to move the Section 34 arbitration challenge from Bengaluru to Mumbai.
M/s. Martin & Harris Private Limited & Anr. v. Rajendra Mehta & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order fixing mesne profits at Rs. 2,50,000 per month, holding that the New Rajasthan Rent Control Act does not apply to eviction suits pending under the Old Act at its commencement.
M/s. Martin & Harris Private Limited & Anr. v. Rajendra Mehta & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that mesne profits in eviction suits pending under the repealed Rajasthan Premises Act must be governed by the old law, dismissing the appeal against the High Court's order fixing mesne profits at Rs. 2,50,000 per month.
Abhimanyu Partap Singh v. Namita Sekhon & Another
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a claimant with 100% permanent disability from a motor vehicle accident, applying the multiplier method to ensure just and reasonable damages covering pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses.
Karan Kapoor v. Madhuri Kumar
The Supreme Court set aside the decree passed on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a landlord-tenant dispute involving Agreements to Sell, directing a full trial to adjudicate triable issues including rent arrears and ownership claims.
SRIRAM HOUSING FINANCE AND INVESTMENT INDIA LTD. v. OMESH MISHRA MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide purchaser from a decree holder who is in possession cannot file objections under Order XXI Rules 97 to 101 CPC in execution proceedings, affirming the finality of execution decrees and dismissing the appellant's appeal.
SRIRAM HOUSING FINANCE AND INVESTMENT INDIA LTD. v. OMESH MISHRA MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide purchaser from a decree holder is not entitled to file objections under Order XXI Rules 97 to 101 CPC in execution proceedings and must seek remedy by a separate suit.
Harpal Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of Harpal Singh for murder and robbery based on credible eyewitness testimony, identification of recovered stolen articles, and corroborative evidence.
M/S RAMNATH EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. VINITA MEHTA & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a High Court must decide an application seeking permission to file a single appeal against consolidated suits before dismissing the appeal on maintainability grounds, thereby protecting the appellant's right to be heard on merits.
M/S RAMNATH EXPORTS PVT. LTD. v. VINITA MEHTA & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that a single appeal against two separate decrees passed in consolidated suits requires prior permission, and remanded the matter for such decision before dismissing the appeal on maintainability grounds.
Aman Sharma & Anr. v. Umesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the ownership of Plaintiffs based on a duly proved Will, dismissed the appeal of Defendants who failed to prove title, and held that a sale deed by a non-owner cannot transfer title.
Aman Sharma & Anr. v. Umesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the ownership and possession rights of Plaintiffs based on valid Will and succession, dismissing the appeal of purchasers who acquired property from a person without title.