Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Sanjay Kumar Mishra & Ors. v. District Judge, Ambedkar Nagar (U.P.)
The Supreme Court held that appointments made beyond initially advertised vacancies pursuant to a waiting list within a reasonable period are valid and quashed the termination of Class IV employees made on the ground of excess appointments.
State of Rajasthan and Ors. v. Anisur Rahman
The Supreme Court referred to a larger Bench the question of whether allopathy and AYUSH doctors should be treated equally in service conditions, permitting interim continuance of AYUSH doctors beyond retirement age with half pay.
Rajendra Bihari Lal and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of FIRs under the U.P. Conversion Act and IPC, dismissed petitions seeking their quashing, and clarified the limited scope of quashing powers post chargesheet.
Leelavathi N. and Ors. v. The State of Karnataka and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions challenging recruitment eligibility must be adjudicated by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal, not the High Court, affirming the exclusive jurisdiction of tribunals in service matters and the rule of alternate remedy.
Legislative Council U.P. Lucknow v. Sushil Kumar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's suo motu direction for CBI enquiry into recruitment irregularities, holding that such extraordinary powers require sufficient prima facie material and cannot be exercised routinely or without party prayers.
Zoharbee & Anr. v. Imam Khan
The Supreme Court held that an Agreement to Sell does not transfer ownership and property not conveyed by registered sale deed at the deceased's death forms part of matruka property distributable among heirs under Mohammedan law.
The Union of India & Ors. v. Subit Kumar Das
The Supreme Court held that a waitlisted candidate has no vested right to appointment after all selected candidates join and that a prior concession cannot override statutory Recruitment Rules, setting aside the High Court's direction to absorb the respondent.
Karam Singh v. Amarjit Singh
The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC on limitation grounds unless ex facie barred, and allowed the appeal restoring the suit for possession and declaration of title filed within limitation.
Manorma Sinha & Anr. v. The Divisional Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored and enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including allowances in income, calculating income tax deduction based on actual liability, and applying 50% future prospects for a deceased permanent employee under 40 years.
Pradyumna Mukund Kokil v. Nashik Municipal Corporation
The Supreme Court restored enhanced compensation for land acquisition based on statutory sale instances, denied rental compensation for pre-purchase period, but granted interest as mesne profits post-purchase, clarifying valuation and compensation principles under the 2013 Act.
M/S KHURANA BROTHERS v. ANAND BARDHAN PRINCIPAL SECRETARY & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that withdrawal of an intra court appeal restores the original order and contempt jurisdiction lies before the High Court, not this Court.
The Assam Financial Corporation Limited v. Bhabendra Nath Sarma
The Supreme Court held that employees of Assam Financial Corporation are entitled to gratuity at the higher ceiling notified by the State Government under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, overriding AFC's lower internal ceiling.
Komal Prasad Shakya v. Rajendra Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashment of criminal proceedings against accused for fraudulently obtaining a Scheduled Caste certificate, holding that a prima facie case exists and the trial must proceed.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Janved Singh
The Supreme Court reinstated the murder conviction of the father-in-law for dowry-related homicidal death, emphasizing the strength of circumstantial evidence and false explanation by the accused.
Alan Mervyn Arthur Stephenson v. J. Xavier Jayarajan
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act as the claim was barred by limitation.
Reshma v. Dajiba Krishna Lad & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a severely disabled motor accident victim, emphasizing just and adequate relief including attendant charges and marriage prospects.
Varun Kumar Alias Sonu v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, affirming that credible victim testimony and supportive medical evidence justify setting aside a trial court's acquittal.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam v. P.H. Dinesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court transferred the Karur stampede investigation to the CBI, set up a supervisory committee, and clarified procedural propriety regarding writ petitions on investigation and SOP formation.
Rahul Agarwal v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that Magistrates have the power to order voice samples from any person without violating the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3), allowing the appeal and restoring the Magistrate's order.
KACHARA VAHATUK SHARAMIK SANGH v. AJOY MEHTA & ORS.
The Supreme Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to comply with its 2017 order regularizing employees by appointing an auditor to verify dues and ensuring timely payment, while leaving Provident Fund disputes to the Bombay High Court.