Supreme Court of India
16,357 judgments
Rajneesh Kumar Pandey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that States must appoint qualified special teachers on a regular basis and maintain prescribed pupil-teacher ratios to ensure quality education for Children with Special Needs under the relevant laws and schemes.
Gaurav Singh v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that cheques issued as security for a loan can be presented after the debt matures, attracting Section 138 N.I. Act, while non-repayment without mens rea does not constitute cheating under Section 420 IPC.
Sita Ram & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court reclassified the offence from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception fourthly to Section 300 IPC, confirmed juvenility of two accused, and reduced sentences accordingly.
Sita Ram & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court reclassified the offence from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, reduced sentences accordingly, and upheld juvenility claims for two accused, allowing the appeal partly.
ANANT RAJ LTD. v. STATE OF HARYANA
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's cancellation of licences granted on a non-transparent First Come First Serve basis, holding such a policy arbitrary and violative of Article 14, and directed consideration of applications under a fair and transparent policy.
Musunuri Satyanarayana v. Dr. Tirumala Indira Devi
The Supreme Court held that a cultivating tenant's tenancy subsists unless validly surrendered following statutory procedure, entitling him to the right of first purchase and invalidating unauthorized sales by the landlord.
Manohar Lal Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court of India recognized the fundamental right to privacy against unauthorized surveillance and constituted an independent Expert Committee to investigate allegations of Pegasus spyware use on Indian citizens.
K.V. ANIL MITHRA & ANR. v. SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that termination of daily wage workers without complying with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is void, entitling them to compensation despite irregular appointments.
K.V. ANIL MITHRA & ANR. v. SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that termination of daily wage employees with continuous service without compliance of Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is void, irrespective of irregular appointment, and awarded monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
Jithendran v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with 69% permanent disability by assessing 100% loss of earning capacity and awarding attendant and future medical expenses to ensure just and realistic recompense.
Jithendran v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a severely disabled motor accident victim by recognizing 100% loss of earning capacity, attendant expenses, and increased future medical costs, emphasizing just and equitable awards under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Sudhir Kumar Atrey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that in the absence of specific rules, seniority across independently held selections in different Commands must be determined by date of appointment rather than panel order of merit, while upholding certain incumbents' seniority granted earlier in exercise of its constitutional powers.
Sudhir Kumar Atrey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that in absence of specific rules, seniority among MES officers appointed from separate Command-wise panels must be determined by date of appointment rather than panel placement, while protecting settled promotions despite irregular delayed appointments.
Mitesh Kumar J. Sha v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellants, holding that the dispute was essentially civil without prima facie criminal ingredients, and criminal prosecution was an abuse of process.
Mitesh Kumar J. Sha v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellants, holding that the dispute was essentially civil without prima facie criminal offence under Sections 406, 419, and 420 IPC.
Sughar Singh v. Hari Singh
The Supreme Court restored the decree for specific performance, holding that readiness and willingness must be pleaded in substance and that discretion under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act must be exercised judiciously, not to penalize a plaintiff who proved the contract and part payment.
Sughar Singh v. Hari Singh
The Supreme Court held that pleadings on readiness and willingness for specific performance must be read in substance, concurrent factual findings should not be disturbed without perversity, and discretion under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act must be exercised judiciously, thereby restoring the decree for specific performance.
Dr. U.N. Bora v. Assam Roller Flour Mills Association
The Supreme Court held that civil contempt requires proof of willful disobedience with knowledge, set aside the High Court's contempt finding against appellants for exceeding jurisdiction and deciding disputed facts, and allowed the appeal.
DR. U.N. BORA v. ASSAM ROLLER FLOUR MILLS ASSOCIATION
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court contempt order, holding that civil contempt requires proof of deliberate willful disobedience and that disputed factual issues must be resolved through designated forums, not contempt proceedings.
Shantaben Bhurabhai Bhuriya v. Anand Athabhai Chaudhari
The Supreme Court held that Magistrate's cognizance and commitment to Special Court under the Atrocities Act post-2016 amendment is valid and quashing entire proceedings for procedural irregularities is impermissible.