Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
HERO CYCLES LIMITED & ANOTHER v. HERO ECOTECH LIMITED & OTHERS
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court and trial court orders for improper adjudication under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC and restored the application for fresh trial ensuring procedural fairness.
Abdul Khalek & Others v. The State of Assam & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the State’s constitutional duty to remove unauthorized encroachments from reserved forests while mandating fair procedural safeguards including notice, hearing, and speaking orders before eviction.
J. Muthurajan & Anr. v. S. Vaikundarajan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit challenging a partition deed and a purported conciliation award on grounds of fraud and coercion discloses a prima facie cause of action and cannot be dismissed at the threshold, restoring the suit for trial alongside execution objections.
We the Women of India v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's reduction of charges from attempt to commit rape, holding that the accused's acts constituted an attempt under Section 376 IPC read with the POCSO Act, and directed the creation of guidelines to foster judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases.
State of Odisha & Ors. v. Managing Committee of Namatara Girls High School
The Supreme Court dismissed the State of Odisha's appeal as time-barred, holding that excessive bureaucratic delay does not justify condonation of delay without sufficient cause.
Deputy Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Officer v. M/S S.V. Global Mill Limited
The Supreme Court held that appeals under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act are barred by limitation if not filed within the statutory period, and the Limitation Act does not extend or condone delay beyond the 2013 Act’s prescribed timelines.
Thammel Peethambaran v. T. Ushakrishnan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that a notarised photocopy of a Power of Attorney without proper foundation is inadmissible secondary evidence, rendering sale deeds executed thereunder void.
Amit Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the appointment of Dr. T.C.A. Anant as Technical Consultant to the National Task Force and mandated the Ministry of Education to provide necessary support and remuneration for scientific analysis of survey data.
Kanta and Others v. Soma Devi through LRs and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal, holding that detailed pleadings and proof of possession are essential for injunction or recovery of possession claims, and upheld the defendant's ownership under Hindu Succession Act maintenance provisions.
V. PATHMAVATHI & ORS. v. BHARTHI AXA GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD & ANR.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by mandating 40% addition for future prospects and clarified that loss of love and affection is subsumed within loss of consortium, not a separate head.
State of West Bengal v. Jai Hind Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the Revenue Officer lacked statutory power to review a final vesting order under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953, and that the respondent-company failed to prove entitlement to retain agricultural land under Section 6(1)(j), thereby setting aside the 2008 review order and upholding the 1971 vesting order.
ITC LIMITED v. AASHNA ROY
The Supreme Court held that large compensation claims in consumer disputes must be supported by reliable evidence and fair procedure, setting aside an excessive award based on unauthenticated photocopies and procedural lapses.
Jane Kaushik v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the inclusion of a new member to an Advisory Committee while permitting a former member to continue, ensuring effective representation of transgender rights expertise.
Shashin Patel and Anr. v. Uday Dalal and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of occupants and their successors to membership in a cooperative housing society despite belated payment, validating subsequent property transfer and emphasizing remedies for delayed contributions.
Reginamary Chellamani v. State Rep by Superintendent of Customs
The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant charged under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody, emphasizing the right to legal representation and parity with co-accused.
State of West Bengal v. Confederation of State Government Employees, West Bengal
The Supreme Court held that Dearness Allowance is a legally enforceable right of State Government employees linked to inflation and protected under Article 21, rejecting the State's financial incapacity defense and ordering payment of arrears.
Dorairaj v. Doraisamy
The Supreme Court upheld the joint family character of disputed agricultural properties, validated alienations made for legal necessity, rejected a suspicious Will, and dismissed appeals challenging partition shares.
M/s Shyam Beej Bhandar & Anr. v. Suresh
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal in a consumer dispute over substandard groundnut seeds, modifying compensation to reflect both seed deficiency and natural factors affecting crop yield.
Pramod Kumar Navratna v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court quashed rape proceedings based on false promise of marriage against a married woman, holding that such promise is unenforceable and does not vitiate consent under Section 376(2)(n) IPC.
Mohtashem Billah Malik v. Sana Aftab
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's custody order restoring custody to the mother, emphasizing that welfare of children includes conduct, foreign custody orders, and violation of court undertakings, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.