Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Aarav Jain v. Bihar Public Service Commission
The Supreme Court allowed appeals of candidates whose recruitment was cancelled for non-production of original certificates at interview, holding that procedural non-compliance cannot override merit and directed their appointment against existing or future vacancies.
Manoj & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of three accused for triple murder, affirming that conclusive circumstantial evidence and the 'rarest of rare' doctrine justify capital punishment despite procedural lapses.
Manoj & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of three accused for triple murder based on conclusive circumstantial evidence and rejected defence challenges on procedural and evidentiary grounds.
Rishiraj @ Tutul Mukharjee & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of accused under Sections 302 and 149 IPC, affirming that all members of an unlawful assembly sharing a common object to commit murder are liable, even if only some inflict fatal injuries.
Samaj Parivartana Samudaya v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court relaxed its earlier ban on mining and export restrictions in Karnataka's Bellary region, permitting direct sale and export of iron ore stockpiles subject to government policy, recognizing improved environmental conditions and market dynamics.
The State of Bihar v. Rajmati Devi
The Supreme Court held that a government employee absorbed after the New Pension Scheme's commencement is governed by that scheme and his widow is not entitled to family pension under the abolished Old Pension Rules.
The State of Bihar v. Rajmati Devi
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed into government service after the abolition of Old Pension Rules is governed by the New Pension Scheme, denying family pension under the old rules to the widow.
Ayodhya Faizabad Development Authority and Anr. v. Ram Newaj and others
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken and compensation is deposited in the Treasury, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Ayodhya Faizabad Development Authority and Anr. v. Ram Newaj and others
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is tendered, even if compensation is deposited in the Treasury and not the Court.
S.P. Velumani v. Arappor Iyakkam
The Supreme Court held that the accused is entitled to the preliminary enquiry report prior to framing of charges when the FIR arises from judicial proceedings and the State reverses its earlier closure, ensuring the right to a fair trial.
Deepak Yadav v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for a murder accused, emphasizing the necessity of judicial discretion and reasoned orders in bail matters involving serious offences.
Deepak Yadav v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for a murder accused, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial discretion and consideration of all relevant factors before granting bail.
Shri M.L. Patil v. The State of Goa
The Supreme Court held that pension arrears must be paid from the correct retirement age despite delay, while denying back wages for wrongful premature retirement.
Shri M.L. Patil v. The State of Goa
The Supreme Court held that employees wrongfully retired before the prescribed retirement age are entitled to pension arrears from the correct retirement age, though delay may justify denial of back wages.
Faizabad-Ayodhya Development Authority v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Pandey
The Supreme Court held that landowners who obtained interim court stays preventing award declaration under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 cannot claim compensation under the 2013 Act, as such delays exclude them from its benefits.
Karnataka Power Corporation Limited v. Emta Coal Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision restraining recovery based on a disputed CAG report and dismissed the appellant's appeal in a contractual coal procurement dispute.
State Bank of India & Anr. v. K.S. Vishwanath
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reappreciating evidence and interfering with the dismissal of a bank officer proven guilty of fraud in departmental enquiry, restoring the dismissal order.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court overruled the broad principle in Y.V. Rangaiah that vacancies arising before amendment must be filled under old rules, holding that recruitment and promotion are governed by the rules in force at the time of consideration, consistent with constitutional provisions on public service.
State of Himachal Pradesh v. Raj Kumar
The Supreme Court overruled the principle that vacancies arising before amendment of service rules must be filled under old rules, holding that recruitment and promotion are governed by the rules in force at the time of consideration, consistent with the constitutional status of public service.
Agra Development Authority v. Anek Singh and others
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, overruling earlier contrary precedent.