Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
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.
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 precedent relied upon by the High Court.
Union of India & Ors. v. Anil Prasad
The Supreme Court held that on re-employment in government service, retired Armed Forces personnel are entitled to pay fixation with advance increments on the civil post scale capped by last drawn pay, but not pay protection at last drawn pay under Para 8 of the CCS Order, 1986.
Union of India & Ors. v. Anil Prasad
The Supreme Court held that on reappointment in government service, pay fixation for retired Armed Forces personnel must be computed as per Para 8 of the CCS Order, 1986, and does not guarantee pay fixation at par with last drawn pay in the Armed Forces.
Sabitri Samantaray v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for culpable homicide under Section 304(II) IPC, affirming that once prosecution establishes a prima facie case, the burden shifts to accused under Section 106 Evidence Act to explain the incident.