Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Usman Ali v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's grant of bail to an accused in a murder case, holding that cancellation of bail requires exceptional circumstances which were absent here.
Dr. S. Mohan v. Secretary to the Chancellor, Puducherry Technological University
The Supreme Court held that the Puducherry Technological University Act's provisions on Vice-Chancellor appointment violated mandatory UGC Regulations under exclusive Central legislative competence, invalidated the appointment but allowed the incumbent to complete his tenure to avoid disruption.
M/S SAISUDHIR ENERGY LTD v. M/S NTPC VIDYUT VYAPAR NIGAM LTD
The Supreme Court held that in public utility contracts, liquidated damages can be awarded without proof of actual loss and limited judicial modification of arbitral awards is permissible, restoring the Single Judge's award of reasonable compensation for delay in commissioning a solar power project.
Monty Goyal v. Navrang Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the disciplinary order against an advocate where the complainant had withdrawn the complaint by affidavit and no evidence was led to prove professional misconduct.
Jagdeep Chowgule v. Sheela Chowgule & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that applications for extension of arbitral award time under Section 29A lie before the Civil Court or High Court as defined in Section 2(1)(e), not before the High Court exercising jurisdiction under Section 11 for appointment of arbitrators.
K.M. Shaji v. M. V. Nikesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that only the President of India can disqualify a candidate found guilty of corrupt practices under the RP Act, setting aside the High Court's order of disqualification while upholding the setting aside of the election.
RAM SINGH v. RAJENDRA PRATAP SINGH
The Supreme Court set aside adverse observations of the High Court in an election petition after granting interim stay and declined to decide the appeal on merits due to expiry of the appellant's tenure.
M/S AARSUDAY PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE (P) LTD v. JOGEN CHOWDHURY
The Supreme Court upheld the demolition of unauthorized construction on "khoai" land near Visva-Bharati University, affirming the exclusive competence of Panchayat Samiti for building permissions in notified areas and enforcing environmental and heritage preservation mandates.
Habib Alladin & Ors. v. Mohammed Ahmed
The Supreme Court held that the Wakf Tribunal's jurisdiction under the Wakf Act, 1995 is limited to properties included in the list of auqaf or registered under the Act, and upheld the Tribunal's jurisdiction in a suit alleging obstruction of a Mosque established by user.
Bernard Lyngdoh Phawa v. The State of Meghalaya
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction for murder due to insufficient corroborated evidence and procedural lapses, restoring the Trial Court's acquittal.
M/S PREMIUM TRANSMISSION PRIVATE LIMITED v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court upheld the reference of an industrial dispute involving contract labour to the Industrial Court, holding that prior written demand to the employer is not mandatory and that sham contracts and employer-employee relationship are to be adjudicated by the Industrial Court.
Niraj Jain v. Competent Authority-cum-Additional Collector, Jagdalpur & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that setting aside compensation awards for some land owners due to collusion does not invalidate awards granted to other unaffected land owners, restoring the appellant's compensation award and enhancement.
XXX v. State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Section 175(4) BNSS protection applies only to offences committed in official duties, sexual offences by public servants are excluded, and procedural safeguards must be followed before investigation, allowing the appeal and restoring FIR registration.
Abhijit Pandey v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed bail to the accused in a dowry death and abetment to suicide case, emphasizing lack of prima facie evidence and the accused's cooperation, while leaving merits open for trial.
Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority & Ors. v. M/s Scope Sales Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld BIADA’s cancellation of land allotment to M/s Scope in public interest for IIT Patna, restoring the Single Judge’s order and emphasizing discretionary writ jurisdiction balancing individual rights and societal good.
Syed Mohammed Shabbuddin v. The Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court set aside a contradictory High Court remand order and upheld the direction to initiate land acquisition proceedings, emphasizing consistency in judicial orders and proper legal process for compensation claims.
Hemalatha v. Tukaram
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Sale Deed, ruling that it was a bona fide sale and not a sham or mortgage by conditional sale, emphasizing the strong presumption of genuineness attached to registered documents.
Ananda Chandra Panda v. The Collector, Keonjhar
The Supreme Court held that a belated application under Section 47 CPC filed after execution proceedings are concluded is not maintainable and a party acquiescing to possession delivery is estopped from later challenging it.
VIRAJ IMPEX PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that a trade Notification acquires legal force only upon Gazette publication, entitling importers with Letters of Credit opened before that date to transitional protection under the Foreign Trade Policy.
B CDR YOGESH MAHLA v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that an appeal against ICC recommendations under the POSH Act is maintainable before the Armed Forces Tribunal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, setting aside premature dismissals by lower forums.