Supreme Court of India
17,536 judgments
BBR (India) Private Limited v. S.P. Singla Constructions Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that the jurisdictional seat of arbitration fixed by the first arbitrator remains exclusive and cannot be changed by the appointment of a new arbitrator or change of venue without mutual consent of the parties.
Rajpal Singh v. Saroj
The Supreme Court held that a suit for cancellation of a sale deed is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from knowledge, protecting a bona fide purchaser against a collusive decree, and restored the appellate court’s dismissal of the suit.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the National Green Tribunal Act, affirmed that High Courts retain writ jurisdiction over NGT decisions, and dismissed the petition challenging the location of the NGT Bench at Bhopal.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates Bar Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the National Green Tribunal Act, affirming that the NGT does not oust High Courts' writ jurisdiction and that direct appeals to the Supreme Court under the Act are valid, while rejecting the petitioners' plea to relocate the NGT Bench from Bhopal to Jabalpur.
K. Srinivasappa & Ors. v. M. Mallamma & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored a Lok Adalat compromise decree, holding that allegations of fraud to set aside such decree must be strictly proved and cannot be overturned by a High Court without reasoned findings.
K. Srinivasappa & Ors. v. M. Mallamma & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored a Lok Adalat compromise decree set aside by the High Court, holding that fraud allegations must be strictly proved and reasoned orders are essential to set aside such final and binding awards.
A.G. Perarivalan v. State, Through Superintendent of Police
The Supreme Court held that the Governor must act on the binding advice of the State Cabinet in remission matters under Article 161 and cannot refer remission recommendations to the President, directing the release of the appellant after prolonged incarceration.
A.G. Perarivalan v. State, Through Superintendent of Police
The Supreme Court held that the Governor must act on the binding advice of the State Cabinet under Article 161 for remission of sentence and cannot refer such recommendation to the President, directing the immediate release of the appellant after prolonged incarceration.
Harnek Singh v. Gurmit Singh
The Supreme Court held that the laparoscopic surgeon and hospital were negligent in failing to detect and treat post-operative bowel and bile duct injuries, awarding compensation for deficiency of medical service.
Harnek Singh v. Gurmit Singh
The Supreme Court held that the laparoscopic surgeon and hospital were negligent in failing to detect and treat post-operative bowel and bile duct injuries, allowing the appeal and awarding compensation to the complainants.
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK v. M/S RCM INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
The Supreme Court held that enforcement of security interests and sale of secured assets under SARFAESI Act during CIRP moratorium is prohibited, and such sales completed post moratorium initiation are liable to be set aside.
Maha P. & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of vacant NRI quota seats to the general state quota in Kerala private medical colleges, dismissing the appellants' plea for fresh registration and relying on unchallenged prospectus provisions and binding precedents.
Maha P. & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of vacant NRI quota seats to the unreserved category in Kerala private medical colleges, dismissing appellants' claims for extension and fresh registration based on the admission prospectus and prior case law.
Rushibhai Jagdishchandra Pathak v. Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court held that employees are entitled to pay-scale arrears for three years prior to filing writ petitions with interest, rejecting claims barred by delay and laches.
Rushibhai Jagdishchandra Pathak v. Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court held that employees are entitled to higher pay-scales as per accepted Scheme interpretation but restricted arrears to three years prior to writ filing, applying delay and laches principles in service law.
Balwan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court clarified the principles for determining compensation in land acquisition cases, emphasizing appropriate deductions on sale exemplars and rejecting post-notification developments for enhancing compensation.
Balwan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court clarified the principles for applying percentage cuts on sale exemplars in land acquisition compensation, restored higher cuts for large agricultural lands, and upheld differentiated compensation based on land location and potential.
Satish Kumar Jatav v. The State of U.P.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cryptic order quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders when serious offences are involved.
The State of Karnataka v. G. Ramanarayana Joshi
The Supreme Court upheld the respondent's right to restoration of forfeited land under Karnataka Land Revenue Rules despite its transfer to the Forest Department, emphasizing continued possession and non-disposal.
The State of Karnataka v. G. Ramanarayana Joshi
The Supreme Court upheld the respondent's right to restoration of forfeited land under amended Rule 119 of Karnataka Land Revenue Rules, rejecting the State's contention that transfer to the Forest Department barred restoration.