Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman, Mhow v. The Sub Divisional Officer/The Registrar of Public Trusts & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Registrar under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act cannot refuse sanction for sale of trust property based on subjective grounds beyond the trust deed or law, allowing the trust to proceed with sale after proper valuation and public tender.
AMAR NATH v. GIAN CHAND
The Supreme Court held that a sale deed executed and registered by a power of attorney holder is valid despite non-production of the original power of attorney, and oral cancellation of a registered power of attorney is ineffective without a registered cancellation document.
Jarn L Singh v. Lachhmi Narain Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of reservation in promotions for SC/ST under Article 16(4) subject to collection of quantifiable data on backwardness and inadequate representation at the cadre level, reaffirming M. Nagaraj and clarifying the unit of data collection and operation of roster points.
Jarnail Singh v. Lachhmi Narain Gupta
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of reservation in promotions for SCs and STs under Article 16(4-A), affirming State discretion subject to quantifiable data on inadequacy of representation at the cadre level, and rejected fixed yardsticks or population proportion tests.
PRAVEEN KUMAR C.P. v. KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION & ORS.
The Supreme Court allowed a Miscellaneous Application to correct a typographical error in the cause title of a civil appeal judgment involving the Kerala Public Service Commission.
PRAVEEN KUMAR C.P. v. KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION & ORS.
The Supreme Court allowed a miscellaneous application to correct a typographical error in the cause title of a civil appeal judgment, emphasizing the procedural nature of such corrections.
M. R. Shah v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a Rs. 25 crore loan fraud case, holding that bail was granted without proper consideration of the gravity of offenses and evidence, and directed the accused to surrender and seek fresh bail application.
Centrum Financial Services Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a Rs. 25 crore economic offence case involving shell companies, holding that bail must be granted only after considering the nature and gravity of the offence and relevant material.
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The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a serious economic offense case, emphasizing the need to consider the gravity of charges and evidence before granting bail.
Centrum Financial Services Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a serious fraud case involving siphoning of Rs. 25 crores through shell companies, holding that bail was granted without due consideration of relevant factors and prima facie evidence.
MESSER GRIESHEIM GmbH v. GOYAL MG GASES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi High Court has jurisdiction to execute foreign money decrees exceeding pecuniary limits under Section 44A of the CPC read with the Delhi High Court Act, 1966, overruling the Division Bench's exclusive District Court jurisdiction view.
Directorate of Enforcement v. K. Sudheesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that under the MACP Scheme, employees are entitled only to the immediate next higher grade pay as per CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, not the grade pay of the next promotional post, and set aside the High Court's order granting higher pay.
Directorate of Enforcement v. K. Sudheesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that under the MACP Scheme, employees are entitled only to the immediate next higher grade pay as per pay band hierarchy, not the grade pay of the next promotional post, and set aside the High Court's order granting higher grade pay.
Kundan Burnwal v. Alok Jain
The Supreme Court disposed of a contempt petition after the respondents agreed to pay compensation as per the earlier judgment, emphasizing compliance and settlement.
Kundan Burnwal & Anr v. Alok Jain & Ors
The Supreme Court disposed of a contempt petition after respondents agreed to pay compensation as per the earlier judgment, emphasizing compliance and amicable resolution.
Deepak S/O Laxman Dongre v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed a two-year externment order under the Maharashtra Police Act for lack of reasoned subjective satisfaction and arbitrariness, affirming that such orders must meet strict constitutional and statutory standards.
Union of India v. E Krishna Rao
The Supreme Court condoned delay in contempt petitions and directed equitable disbursement of arrears to all similarly situated employees, including those not party to the original proceedings.
Ashish Shelar & Ors v. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly's one-year suspension of 12 BJP MLAs for contempt, holding it unconstitutional for lack of jurisdiction, violation of natural justice, and disregard of procedural rules.
Ashish Shelar & Ors v. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that legislative suspension resolutions are subject to constitutional limits and judicial review for gross illegality and violation of natural justice, permitting challenge to a one-year suspension of Maharashtra MLAs.
Raj Kapoor v. Ram Kishor Arora
The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petitions against a developer for non-payment of dues to flat buyers, directing payment by a stipulated date and joint determination of payment modalities.