Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
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.