Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Chebrolu Leela Prasad Rao v. State of A.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the Governor's power under Schedule V to provide 100% reservation for Scheduled Tribe teachers in scheduled areas, ruling that such orders override fundamental rights and do not conflict with Article 371D.
Hira Singh and Another v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court held that for punishment under the NDPS Act, the entire weight of the narcotic drug mixture including neutral substances must be considered, overruling the earlier decision that considered only pure drug content.
Hira Singh and Another v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court held that for punishment under the NDPS Act, the entire mixture including neutral substances must be considered in determining quantity thresholds, overruling the earlier decision that considered only pure drug content.
Anjuman E Shiate Ali & Anr. v. Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that plots reserved as open spaces in an approved 1967 layout cannot be used for construction despite a subsequent development plan indicating residential use.
Anjuman E Shiate Ali & Anr. v. Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that plots reserved as open spaces in an approved 1967 layout cannot be used for construction despite a subsequent development plan showing them as residential.
Mayor Municipal Corporation v. Govind Bajirao Navpute
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory nature of statutory timelines under the MRTP Act, dismissed the appeal, and affirmed the High Court's quashing of the draft development plan notification and illegal extension of time.
Mayor Municipal Corporation v. Govind Bajirao Navpute
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a delayed draft development plan notification under the MRTP Act, affirming the mandatory nature of statutory time limits and the limited jurisdiction of delegated authorities to grant extensions.
Shankar Sakharam Kenjale v. Narayan Krishna Gade
The Supreme Court held that the mortgagor’s right of redemption survives the resumption and regrant of watan land under the Abolition Act, and any advantage gained by the mortgagee through regrant must be held for the mortgagor’s benefit under Section 90 of the Indian Trusts Act.
Shankar Sakharam Kenjale v. Narayan Krishna Gade
The Supreme Court held that a permanent Mirashi tenant’s right of redemption survives the Abolition Act and re-grant to the mortgagee, who must hold the benefit of re-grant for the mortgagor under Section 90 of the Indian Trusts Act.
Dr. Thingujam Achouba Singh v. Dr. H. Nabachandra Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s quashing of the RIMS Director recruitment advertisement, holding that non-notification of amended rules does not invalidate recruitment and eligibility criteria are within employer’s discretion.
Pravakar Mallick & Anr. v. The State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a Government Resolution granting consequential seniority to SC/ST promotees without valid legislation or executive order under Article 16(4A), reaffirming the "Catch Up Rule" and constitutional mandates for reservation in promotion.
Pravakar Mallick & Anr. v. The State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a State Government Resolution granting consequential seniority to SC/ST promotees without valid legislation or executive order complying with Article 16(4A), reaffirming the applicability of the 'Catch Up Rule'.
Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of teacher appointments under Himachal Pradesh government schemes made to fill urgent vacancies despite initial irregularities, dismissing delayed challenges and allowing regularisation based on long service and acquired qualifications.
Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s dismissal of challenges to teacher appointments made under special government schemes, allowing regularization of long-serving appointees despite initial irregularities.
Sushilaben Indravadan Gandhi v. The New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the Gujarat High Court's judgment, holding that the insurance company is liable to honor the petitioners' valid claim under the policy.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Mohani Devi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary retirement requires acceptance by the employer and resignation accepted with terminal benefits cannot be treated as voluntary retirement, but gratuity is payable on resignation after qualifying service.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Mohani Devi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary retirement requires acceptance by the employer and resignation once accepted cannot be converted into voluntary retirement, but gratuity is payable upon resignation after qualifying service.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP qualify as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and are taxable under the lower rate Entry 88 of Schedule IV of the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act, 2005.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP qualify as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and are taxable under the lower rate Entry 88 of Schedule IV of the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act, 2005.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan v. Speaker Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
The Supreme Court held that the Governor cannot direct a floor test in a running Assembly without a motion of no confidence and that acceptance of MLA resignations lies exclusively with the Speaker after due inquiry.