Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
Rajesh Pravinchandra Rajyaguru v. Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board; Radhakrishnan Ayyappan Ezhuva v. Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage
The Supreme Court held that daily rated employees of the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board are not entitled to benefits under subsequent Government Resolutions not adopted by the Board, and denied claims based on negative equality under Article 14.
Ngaitlang Dhar v. Panna Pragati Infrastructure Private Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors in approving a Resolution Plan under the IBC, holding no material irregularity in the process and setting aside the NCLAT's order directing fresh consideration.
Ravinder Kumar Dhariwal v. The Union of India
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a CRPF officer with mental disability must consider disability protections under the RPwD Act, and exemption notifications do not bar reasonable accommodation or non-discrimination obligations.
Ravinder Kumar Dhariwal v. The Union of India
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a CRPF officer with mental disability must consider protections under disability laws and that exemption notifications do not bar such protections unless punitive action is imposed.
BRIJMANI DEVI v. PAPPU KUMAR
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cryptic bail orders in serious murder and attempt to murder cases, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judicial discretion in bail grants involving accused with criminal antecedents.
BRIGADE ENTERPRISES LIMITED v. ANIL KUMAR VIRMANI & ORS
The Supreme Court held that a consumer complaint can be filed in a representative capacity under Section 35(1)(c) of the Consumer Protection Act only if there is pleaded sameness of interest among all consumers represented, and allowed the appeal modifying the complaint to be treated as a joint complaint by the actual complainants only.
BRIGADE ENTERPRISES LIMITED v. ANIL KUMAR VIRMANI & ORS
The Supreme Court held that a consumer complaint under Section 35(1)(c) must demonstrate sameness of interest among all consumers represented, and allowed the complaint only as a joint complaint by the actual complainants, not in a representative capacity for all apartment owners.
Govindan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304(ii) IPC for death caused in a sudden quarrel arising from a land dispute but reduced the sentence from ten years to two years rigorous imprisonment.
Govindan v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304(ii) IPC for culpable homicide in a land dispute case but reduced the sentence from ten years to two years considering the absence of premeditation and provocation.
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission v. Manish Bakawale & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a candidate selected in the main list for a higher preference post who fails physical eligibility cannot claim appointment to lower preference posts, upholding the binding effect of candidate declarations and Rule 4(3)(c)(2) of Madhya Pradesh State Civil Services Rules, 2015.
PANI RAM v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that a Territorial Army member injured in service is entitled to disability pension under statutory regulations despite internal orders denying it, emphasizing the supremacy of statutory law and constitutional equality.
PANI RAM v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that a Territorial Army member injured in service is entitled to disability pension under statutory regulations despite contrary departmental orders, emphasizing the supremacy of statutory rules and equality under the Constitution.
U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad v. Noor Mohammad
The Supreme Court held that a Notification releasing land from acquisition under Section 48(1) of the Land Acquisition Act can be rescinded by the government if obtained by fraud, as such Notifications are administrative and do not create vested rights immune from cancellation.
U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad v. Noor Mohammad
The Supreme Court held that a notification releasing land from acquisition under Section 48(1) of the Land Acquisition Act can be rescinded by the Government under Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, especially when obtained by fraud, and set aside the High Court's order quashing such rescindment.
Safiq Ahmad v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court directed the Ministry of Transport to suggest pan-India measures to curb fraudulent motor vehicle and workmen compensation claims, emphasizing strict enforcement of statutory provisions and disciplinary action against errant advocates.
Safiq Ahmad v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court directed expedited investigation and disciplinary action against fraudulent compensation claims under Motor Vehicles and Workmen Compensation Acts, emphasizing statutory compliance and technological reforms to curb the menace.
State of Bihar v. Madhu Kant Ranjan
The Supreme Court held that a candidate who fails to submit required documents by the cut-off date as per recruitment advertisement is not entitled to additional marks for such documents submitted later, and quashed the High Court's direction for appointment with such marks.
Majji Sannemma v. Reddy Sridevi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order condoning a 1011-day delay in filing a second appeal, holding that such a huge unexplained delay cannot be condoned without sufficient cause.
Secretary to Govt. Department of Education (Primary) & Ors. v. Bheemesh Alias Bheemappa
The Supreme Court held that amendments expanding compassionate appointment benefits do not apply retrospectively and entitlement is governed by the rules in force on the date of the government servant's death.
Secretary to Govt. Department of Education (Primary) & Ors. v. Bheemesh Alias Bheemappa
The Supreme Court held that amendments enlarging benefits under compassionate appointment rules do not apply retrospectively and the scheme in force on the date of death governs eligibility.