Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
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.
Swarnalatha & Ors. v. Kalavathy & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored probate of two Wills, holding that mere suspicious circumstances without proof of forgery or incapacity do not invalidate a Will.
P. Nazeer v. Salafi Trust
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s dismissal of the Mahal Committee’s suit for management rights over a mosque, holding that an unregistered local unit cannot sue and that revisional jurisdiction under the Waqf Act is limited but sufficient to correct jurisdictional errors.
JAI BHAVANI SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL v. RAMESH
The Supreme Court held that the President's mandatory membership in the Inquiry Committee under Rule 36(2)(b) applies only if the Head is also the Chief Executive Officer, and validated the disciplinary removal of the Principal despite the President's absence due to ill health.
JAI BHAVANI SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL v. RAMESH
The Supreme Court held that the President's membership in the Inquiry Committee under Rule 36(2)(b) is required only if the Head is also the Chief Executive Officer, and validated the disciplinary removal of the Principal despite the President's replacement due to ill health.
The Municipal Committee, Barwala v. Jai Narayan and Company
The Supreme Court held that a highest bidder in a municipal land auction acquires no legal right without confirmation by the Deputy Commissioner and prior State Government approval, setting aside the decree for mandatory injunction and declaring the plaintiff's possession illegal.
The Municipal Committee, Barwala v. Jai Narayan and Company
The Supreme Court held that a highest bidder in a municipal land auction acquires no right without sale confirmation by competent authority, set aside the decree for mandatory injunction, and declared the plaintiff's possession illegal.
Tarlochan Singh @ Rana v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of Arms Act offences and conspiracy charges, holding that mere firearm license ownership does not establish guilt without proof of knowing delivery or willful contravention.
Tarlochan Singh @ Rana v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of Arms Act and conspiracy charges, holding that mere firearm license ownership does not imply liability without proof of knowing delivery or willful violation.