Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Rekha Jain v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Rekha Jain under Section 420 IPC due to absence of any allegation of dishonest inducement by her, emphasizing that mere possession of property obtained by cheating does not constitute the offence.
Rekha Jain v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Rekha Jain under Section 420 IPC due to absence of any allegation of dishonest inducement by her, affirming that mere possession of property obtained by cheating does not constitute offence under Section 420 IPC.
Reshma Sultana v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of a fraudulent appointment but set aside the direction to appoint a non-recommended candidate, ordering a fresh selection process.
Veena Singh v. The District Registrar/Additional Collector
The Supreme Court held that denial of execution bars appeal under Section 72 of the Registration Act, requiring an enquiry under Sections 73 and 74, and that disputed fraud allegations in registration must be adjudicated by civil courts, dismissing the writ petition challenging registration of a sale deed.
University of Delhi v. Shashi Kiran
The Supreme Court held that employees who failed to opt by the cutoff date are deemed to have switched to the Pension Scheme, unauthorized extensions are invalid, but denying further options to switch to pension to certain employees was arbitrary and discriminatory.
RAM CHANDRA v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the appellant's university appointment was valid despite alleged procedural irregularities, set aside his termination, and granted terminal benefits without back wages.
RAM CHANDRA v. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court held that the appellant’s appointment as Reader was lawful as the Selection Committee was properly constituted with Chancellor’s nominees, quashed his termination, and directed payment of terminal benefits.
Suresh Mahajan v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court directed immediate notification of local body elections in Madhya Pradesh without awaiting completion of reservation or delimitation formalities, upholding the constitutional mandate for timely elections under Articles 243-E and 243-U.
Savitaambadas Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition for lack of any error apparent on record, thereby upholding its earlier order rejecting the Special Leave Petition.
Savitaambadas Kulkarni v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition against the rejection of a Special Leave Petition, holding that no error apparent on record justified interference.
NEDUMPILLI FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that NBFCs registered under the RBI Act are exclusively regulated by Chapter III-B and are not subject to State money lenders legislation, which is repugnant and inoperative to that extent.
Noida Industrial Development Authority v. Ravindra Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition notifications under the 1894 Act, affirmed compensation as per the 2013 Act, quashed illegal invocation of urgency clause, and dismissed appeals challenging the acquisition process.
Noida Industrial Development Authority v. Ravindra Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash land acquisition despite illegal invocation of the urgency clause, directing enhanced compensation under the 2013 Act for non-consenting landowners while denying relief to those who accepted prior compensation agreements.
Noida Industrial Development Authority v. Ravindra Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition despite delay in invoking urgency provisions, directing compensation as per the 2013 Act and dismissing appeals and contempt petition.
Noida Industrial Development Authority v. Ravindra Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's equitable decision to maintain land acquisition despite illegal invocation of the urgency clause, directing enhanced compensation under the 2013 Act to landowners who did not accept earlier compensation.
M/s Haryana Mining Company v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the termination of a mining lease due to lack of evidence implicating the lessee in illegal mining and non-consideration of exonerating reports, holding the termination order arbitrary and liable to be quashed.
M/s Haryana Mining Company v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the termination of a mining lease due to lack of evidence implicating the lessee in illegal mining, emphasizing the need for cogent proof before such adverse administrative action.
MIHAN INDIA LTD. v. GMR AIRPORTS LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a duly issued and accepted Letter of Award under a public bidding process constitutes a binding contract, and annulment of the bidding process thereafter without just cause is arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
MIHAN INDIA LTD. v. GMR AIRPORTS LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a duly issued and acknowledged Letter of Award under a public bidding process constitutes a binding contract, and annulment of the bidding process thereafter without valid reasons is arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
NIMS University v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government's decision to maintain the 50 percentile cut-off for Super Specialty medical admissions, refusing to lower it but directing a mop-up counselling round to fill vacant seats.