Supreme Court of India
18,244 judgments
M/S BHARAT COKING COAL LTD v. MAHENDRA PAL BHATIA
The Supreme Court held that lands and buildings used for mine-related purposes vest in the Central Government under the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973, validating eviction of unauthorized occupants under the Public Premises Act.
The State of Uttar Pradesh v. Subhash @ Pappu
The Supreme Court upheld conviction of accused under Section 304 Part I r/w 149 IPC and Section 148 IPC based on a reliable dying declaration and participation in an unlawful assembly, while partially setting aside the High Court's acquittal.
M/S FROST INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. M/S MILAN DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS (P) LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that under the Orissa amendment to Section 115 CPC, the revisional court can reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, and a suit seeking declaratory relief to restrain proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act is barred under the Specific Relief Act.
M/S FROST INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. M/S MILAN DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS (P) LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that under the Orissa amendment to Section 115 CPC, the revisional court validly rejected the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC as the suit sought barred reliefs attempting to restrain lawful proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Tushar Arun Gandhi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside the Gujarat High Court's summary dismissal of a PIL challenging a government resolution on Gandhi Ashram redevelopment, restoring the petition for full hearing after completion of pleadings.
Tushar Arun Gandhi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside the Gujarat High Court's summary dismissal of a PIL challenging a government resolution on Gandhi Ashram redevelopment, restoring the petition for fresh hearing with full opportunity to the parties.
PATTALI MAKKAL KATCHI v. A. MAYILERUMPERUMAL
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Tamil Nadu's 2021 Act providing internal reservation within Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities, affirming State legislative competence post the 102nd Amendment.
PATTALI MAKKAL KATCHI v. A. MAYILERUMPERUMAL
The Supreme Court upheld the Tamil Nadu 2021 Act providing internal reservation among Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities, holding the State has competence to sub-classify backward classes despite the 102nd Amendment Act.
Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation v. Sanjay Gajanan Gharat
The Supreme Court held that the Municipal Commissioner and Corporation have the power to suspend and initiate departmental proceedings against an Additional Municipal Commissioner appointed by the State Government under the MMC Act, overruling the High Court's contrary view.
Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation v. Sanjay Gajanan Gharat
The Supreme Court held that the Municipal Commissioner has authority to suspend and initiate departmental proceedings against an Additional Municipal Commissioner appointed by the State Government under the MMC Act, overturning the High Court's quashing of suspension and inquiry.
Mohit Bathla v. Central Goods and Service Tax, Division Panipat, CGST Commissionerate, Panchkula
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed continuation of bail on existing conditions for an accused charged under CGST Act after compliance with monetary deposit conditions.
Mohit Bathla v. Central Goods and Service Tax, Division Panipat, CGST Commissionerate, Panchkula
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed continuation of bail on existing conditions for an appellant charged under CGST Act offences, emphasizing compliance with bail terms and conditional liberty.
Dr. Y. Ibehaibi Devi v. The State of Manipur
The Supreme Court held that retired college teachers in Manipur are entitled to revised pension benefits from 1st April 2010 as per statutory pension rules, and a subsequent administrative clarification postponing this date is invalid.
Nadakerappa v. Pillamma
The Supreme Court restored the Single Judge's dismissal of the delayed challenge to occupancy rights granted under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act and upheld the Land Tribunal's power to correct clerical errors, emphasizing protection of tenants and rejecting mechanical remand orders.
National Institute of Technology v. Om Prakash Rahi
The Supreme Court held that promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme in NITs require Board-approved selection committee recommendations, invalidating unilateral pay upgrades by the Director without due process.
National Institute of Technology v. Om Prakash Rahi
The Supreme Court held that promotions to Associate Professor in NITs must follow prescribed selection procedures and Board approval under the NIT Act, 2007 and MHRD guidelines, setting aside unauthorized promotions granted by the Director.
Haryana Urban Development Authority, Karnal v. M/s. Mehta Construction Company
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the orders dismissing objections to an arbitral award as time-barred, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of condonation of delay and merits under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Haryana Urban Development Authority, Karnal v. M/s. Mehta Construction Company
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, held that short delay in filing objections to an arbitral award is condonable, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits and limitation grounds.
Shripati Lakhu Mane v. The Member Secretary, Maharashtra Water Supply and Sewerage Board & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that refusal to perform due to material alteration by the other party is breach, not abandonment, restoring the Trial Court's decree for recovery against the Maharashtra Water Supply Board.
Swarnalatha & Ors. v. Kalavathy & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored probate of two Wills, holding that mere exclusion of a natural heir and minor contradictions do not constitute suspicious circumstances to invalidate a Will.