Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Union of India v. K. Rajashekhara Reddy
The Supreme Court held that the six-month limit for re-medical examination under CSE Rules is ordinarily binding but allowed relief under Article 142 to a candidate found medically fit after delay caused by procedural changes.
Union of India v. K. Rajashekhara Reddy
The Supreme Court held that the six-month period for re-medical examination under CSE Rules 2014 is a maximum limit, disallowed late requests without exceptional grounds, but directed appointment of the candidate based on subsequent medical fitness under its plenary powers.
Kattukandi Edathil Krishnan & Anr. v. Kattukandi Edathil Valsan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that long cohabitation raises a presumption of marriage and legitimacy, entitling the plaintiff to partition rights, and directed prompt final decree proceedings in partition suits to prevent delay.
Kattukandi Edathil Krishnan & Anr. v. Kattukandi Edathil Valsan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that long cohabitation raises a presumption of marriage under Section 114 of the Evidence Act, entitling the child to inheritance, and directed Trial Courts to promptly proceed with final decree proceedings in partition suits to avoid delay.
Somakka v. K.P. Basavaraj
The Supreme Court held that occupancy rights under the Inam Act are heritable and that the first appellate court must properly consider evidence and provide reasons, restoring the appellant's half share in the disputed property.
Somakka v. K.P. Basavaraj
The Supreme Court restored the appellant's half share in the occupancy-rights property, holding that appellate courts must fully consider evidence and give reasons under Section 96 CPC and Order XLI Rule 31 CPC.
Dr. Astha Goel v. The Medical Counselling Committee
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking an additional counselling round to fill vacant NEET-PG-2021 seats, holding that admission schedules must be strictly adhered to preserve medical education quality and public health.
Dr. Astha Goel v. The Medical Counselling Committee
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking an additional counselling round to fill vacant NEET-PG-2021 seats, holding that adherence to the prescribed admission schedule is mandatory and mid-term admissions are impermissible.
Dr. Astha Goel v. The Medical Counselling Committee
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking an additional counselling round to fill vacant NEET-PG-2021 seats, holding that the prescribed admission schedule must be strictly followed and mid-term admissions are impermissible.
Swaminathan Kunchu Acharya v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court allowed the paternal grandparents' appeal, holding that custody of the minor child should remain with them as it better serves the child's welfare than custody with the maternal aunt.
Swaminathan Kunchu Acharya v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that custody of a minor child who lost both parents should remain with the paternal grandparents, emphasizing the child's welfare over presumptions based on age or income.
Rajput Vijaysinh Natwarsinh v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that seized cash alleged to be proceeds of crime cannot be released before trial without conclusive proof of ownership, restoring lower courts' orders refusing release and directing custody pending trial.
Mahendra Singh and Ors v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder, holding that conviction cannot rest solely on the testimony of a wholly unreliable eyewitness without reliable corroboration.
Ardhendu Kumar Das v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of construction activities within the prohibited area of Shree Jagannath Temple for essential public amenities, rejecting the challenge under the Ancient Monuments Act and emphasizing statutory exclusions and public interest.
Vallal RCK v. M/s Siva Industries and Holdings Limited
The Supreme Court held that the adjudicating and appellate authorities must respect the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors approving withdrawal of CIRP under Section 12A of the IBC, allowing the appellant's Settlement Plan and setting aside liquidation orders.
Vallal RCK v. M/s Siva Industries and Holdings Limited
The Supreme Court held that judicial authorities cannot interfere with the Committee of Creditors' commercial wisdom in approving withdrawal of CIRP under Section 12A of the IBC when approved by 90% voting share, and allowed the appellant's settlement plan withdrawal application.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld prohibitions on mining within protected forests and mandated declaration of eco-sensitive zones up to 10 kilometers around national parks and sanctuaries to ensure ecological conservation under the Forest Conservation and Wildlife Protection Acts.
Uttam v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges, holding that inconsistent and procedurally flawed dying declarations cannot safely sustain a conviction.
Jagjeet Singh v. Ashish Mishra @ Monu
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order for the accused in a fatal protest incident, emphasizing victims' right to be heard and proper judicial discretion in bail proceedings.
Union of India v. Suresh Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the High Court's setting aside of departmental punishment due to procedural lapses including non-examination of vital witnesses.