Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Narender Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing appointment of a meritorious candidate delayed by employer's failure to issue NOC, while protecting the incumbent's service by accommodating him in a vacant post.
The State of Bihar v. Pawan Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld interim mining permissions granted to Bihar State Mining Corporation pending fresh environmental clearances and rejected bidders' claims to vested rights based on prior contracts.
The State of Bihar v. Pawan Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of prior mining contracts and permitted interim mining under strict environmental safeguards pending fresh regulatory approvals in Bihar.
Jaibunisha v. Meherban & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cryptic bail orders for accused in a murder case, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned bail orders considering the gravity of offences and prior absconding.
Mamtaz v. Gulsuma Alias Kulusuma
The Supreme Court held that a second appeal cannot quash an ex parte decree dismissed on limitation grounds and remand to Trial Court, but must remit to First Appellate Court to decide condonation of delay and appeal on merits.
Mamtaz v. Gulsuma Alias Kulusuma
The Supreme Court held that a second appeal cannot quash an ex parte decree dismissed on limitation grounds without following proper CPC procedure and allowed revival of the condonation application, remanding the matter to the First Appellate Court.
Ishwarji Nagaji Mali v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder conspiracy case, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion and consideration of prima facie evidence in serious offences.
Ishwarji Nagaji Mali v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a murder-conspiracy case, holding that bail cannot be granted mechanically without considering the prima facie evidence and seriousness of the offence.
Bijay Kumar Sinha v. Tripurari Sharan
The Supreme Court held that the State of Bihar's failure to implement pension benefits as directed amounts to contempt and directed the State to show cause.
BIJAY KUMAR SINHA v. TRIPURARI SHARAN
The Supreme Court held that the State of Bihar's failure to grant pensionary benefits by counting prior service as directed amounts to wilful contempt and directed the State to show cause.
Geeta Devi v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court must independently reappreciate the entire evidence in appeals against acquittals and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after quashing the summary dismissal of the appeal.
Sharmila Bagchi @ Gangopadhayay v. Sourav Gangopadhayay
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a divorce petition to the family court in the petitioner’s place of residence for convenience and effective justice.
Sharmila Bagchi @ Gangopadhayay v. Sourav Gangopadhayay
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a pending divorce suit to the Family Court in the petitioner's place of residence for convenience and effective adjudication.
Atlanta Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award upholding extension of time, wrongful termination, and idle hire charges claims, emphasizing limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act, 1940.
Bhagwani v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder of a child but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment after emphasizing the need to consider mitigating factors and fair trial safeguards.
Devas Multimedia Private Ltd. v. Antrix Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the winding up of Devas Multimedia Private Limited on grounds of fraud under Section 271(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, ruling that failure to advertise the petition did not vitiate proceedings and that the detailed findings of fraud justified winding up.
Devas Multimedia Private Ltd. v. Antrix Corporation Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the winding up of Devas Multimedia Private Limited under Section 271(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 on grounds of fraud, ruling that advertisement of the petition is not mandatory in such cases and dismissing challenges on procedural and constitutional grounds.
Seethakathi Trust Madras v. Krishnaveni
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that a decree for specific performance obtained without impleading bona fide purchasers is not binding, and restored the dismissal of the respondent's suit for possession of disputed land.
Seethakathi Trust Madras v. Krishnaveni
The Supreme Court held that a decree for specific performance obtained without impleading bona fide purchasers is not binding on them and set aside the High Court's judgment allowing the respondent's suit for possession of disputed land.
Ms Sarita Singh v. M/s Shree Infosoft Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that a transient business visit without formal deputation agreement does not constitute deputation, and thus the employer cannot recover deputation expenses from the employee.