Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Binay Kumar Dalei & Ors. v. State of Odisha & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order restricting mining near the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary's elephant corridor until the State implements a Comprehensive Wildlife Management Plan and declares the corridor a conservation reserve under Section 36A of the Wildlife Act.
State of Punjab & Others v. Mehar Din
The Supreme Court held that the highest bid in a public auction under statutory rules is provisional and courts should not interfere with the competent authority's cancellation of the auction unless there is arbitrariness or illegality.
State of Punjab v. Mehar Din
The Supreme Court held that the highest bidder in a public auction under statutory rules has no vested right until confirmation by the competent authority, and judicial review of auction cancellations is limited to preventing arbitrariness or mala fides.
Karan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Karan Singh for murder, affirming that minor discrepancies in eyewitness testimony do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case supported by credible evidence.
Karan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Karan Singh for murder, affirming that minor discrepancies in eyewitness evidence do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case.
RAMA NEGI v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's promotion to Office Superintendent based on seniority-cum-merit, recognizing higher pay scale and unblemished service record as decisive over respondent's earlier appointment date and disciplinary penalties.
RAMA NEGI v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the promotion of Rama Negi to Office Superintendent, ruling that higher pay scale and unblemished service record justify seniority and merit in promotion to a selection post under the Cantonment Fund Servant Rules.
Taqdir v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellant Taqdir due to insufficient evidence of conspiracy and upheld convictions of four assailants based on admissible electronic evidence including CCTV footage.
Taqdir v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant Taqdir for lack of sufficient evidence of conspiracy while upholding the convictions of the actual assailants based on admissible electronic and circumstantial evidence.
Rajbir v. Suraj Bhan
The Supreme Court held that execution of a decree requiring document execution must strictly follow Order XXI Rule 34 CPC, mandating serving the draft document on the judgment debtor and considering objections before execution, and set aside the execution court's order for non-compliance.
Rajbir v. Suraj Bhan
The Supreme Court held that failure to serve the draft sale deed and consider objections under Order XXI Rule 34 CPC vitiates execution of a decree for specific performance and directed compliance with the mandatory procedure.
Municipal Council Gondia v. Divi Works & Suppliers, HUF
The Supreme Court held that specific performance of a contract cannot be enforced by writ of mandamus under Article 226 amid disputed facts and upheld the Municipal Council's cancellation of the work order during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Municipal Council Gondia v. Divi Works & Suppliers, HUF
The Supreme Court held that specific performance cannot be enforced by writ under Article 226 where disputed facts exist and upheld the Municipal Council's cancellation of the work order due to Covid-19 related government directives.
Esteem Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. Chetan Kamble
The Supreme Court held that a PIL challenging a quasi-judicial order on private land title lacked locus and that orders passed without notice violating natural justice are void, restoring the appellants’ ownership rights.
Esteem Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. Chetan Kamble
The Supreme Court held that a PIL challenging a quasi-judicial order on private land title is not maintainable where the State admits title, and an ex parte order without notice is void, allowing the appeal and restoring the Revenue Minister's order recognizing private ownership.
Surjeet Singh Sahni v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable for specific performance of contracts barred by delay and laches, dismissing the petitioner's claim for allotment of land under a belated representation.
Surjeet Singh Sahni v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions for specific performance filed after long delay are not maintainable and dismissed the petition seeking allotment of land under a Sale Deed due to delay and contractual nature of the dispute.
NKGSB COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED v. SUBIR CHAKRAVARTY
The Supreme Court held that the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or District Magistrate may appoint an advocate as a commissioner under Section 14(1A) of the SARFAESI Act to take possession of secured assets and documents and forward them to the secured creditor.
Sri. Benson George v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities in a grievous brain injury motor accident case, while upholding the reduced interest rate awarded by the High Court.
Sri. Benson George v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for grievous brain injury and permanent disability in a motor accident claim, emphasizing fact-specific assessment of pain and suffering and loss of amenities, while upholding reduced interest rate awarded by the High Court.