Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
State of Jharkhand and Ors. v. Bhagirathi Prasad Dey
The Supreme Court dismissed the Review Petition upholding the validity of a pre-1993 educational certificate and declined to interfere in the absence of any error apparent on record.
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre v. Asha Jaiswal & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside a medical negligence finding against a hospital and doctor, holding that adverse outcomes and delays due to uncontrollable factors do not establish negligence without cogent evidence.
Hasmat Ali v. Amina Bibi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a High Court must assign reasons when dismissing a second appeal under Section 100 CPC in limine for lack of a substantial question of law, and set aside the dismissal order for non-compliance.
Hasmat Ali v. Amina Bibi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a High Court must assign reasons when dismissing a second appeal in limine under Section 100 CPC for lack of a substantial question of law, and set aside the dismissal order for non-compliance.
GPR Power Solutions Private Limited v. Supriyo Chaudhuri
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal and held that the limitation period for filing claims in CIRP proceedings was extended by its COVID-19 suo motu orders, entitling condonation of delay under Section 60(5) of the IBC.
Sanjay Kumar Surve v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of CIDCO's allotment and land use changes, applying promissory estoppel to bind the government to its promises absent proof of public interest prejudice.
Sanjay Kumar Surve v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the allotment and contractual rights of the respondents against CIDCO, applying promissory estoppel and emphasizing fairness and non-arbitrariness in government contracts.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court directed DMRC to follow statutory procedures under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 for Phase IV metro construction in Delhi, balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation and afforestation.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors
The Supreme Court directed DMRC to follow statutory procedures under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and obtain necessary clearances for Phase IV metro construction while emphasizing sustainable development and environmental protection in Delhi.
Pradeep S. Wodeyar v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that irregular cognizance by a Special Court without committal does not vitiate proceedings absent failure of justice, upheld the court's jurisdiction and vicarious liability under the MMDR Act, and dismissed the appeals challenging the criminal prosecution for illegal mining.
GPR Power Solutions Private Limited v. Supriyo Chaudhuri
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing claims in insolvency proceedings was extended due to COVID-19, and delay in filing claims must be condoned accordingly, allowing the appellant's claim.
Pradeep S. Wodeyar v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that irregular cognizance by a Special Court without committal does not vitiate proceedings absent failure of justice, upheld vicarious liability under the MMDR Act, and dismissed quashing petitions against illegal mining charges.
Sanjay Kumar Rai v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that High Courts have inherent jurisdiction to interfere with orders refusing discharge under Sections 504 and 506 IPC in exceptional cases to prevent abuse of process, and remanded the case for fresh consideration on merits.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ram Bahadur Yadav
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of a dismissal order passed without recording reasons under Rule 161 of RPF Rules and affirmed partial back wages to the dismissed employee who retired during pendency of proceedings.
Electrosteel Castings Limited v. UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a civil suit alleging fraud without specific particulars is barred under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act and the appropriate remedy lies before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.
Mofil Khan v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court converted the petitioners' death sentence to life imprisonment after holding that the possibility of their reformation and rehabilitation was not considered, underscoring the limited scope of review and the mandatory consideration of mitigating factors before imposing capital punishment.
Hari & Anr. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions and life sentences for appellants involved in a brutal caste-based honour killing, emphasizing vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC and the necessity of witness protection, while commuting death sentences and acquitting three appellants for insufficient evidence.
Hari & Anr. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for caste-based honour killings under Section 302 read with 149 IPC, affirmed commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment, and emphasized witness protection and preventive measures against honour crimes.
M/S. SAI BABA SALES PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of environmental clearance granted by the local authority before judicial invalidation and protected completed constructions, while directing fresh clearance for further construction.
M/S. SAI BABA SALES PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Environmental Clearance granted by the local authority under the amended regime, protecting completed constructions while restraining further construction without fresh clearance.