Supreme Court of India
16,357 judgments
ADANI GAS LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld that deemed authorization under Section 16 of the PNGRB Act applies only to entities authorized by the Central Government before the appointed day, validating Regulation 18 and dismissing Adani’s challenge to the exclusion of disputed areas from its authorization.
ADANI GAS LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld that deemed authorization under Section 16 of the PNGRB Act applies only to entities authorized by the Central Government before the appointed day, validating Regulation 18 and dismissing Adani's challenge to the exclusion of disputed areas from its authorization.
EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION v. KAKINADA MUNICIPALITY
The Supreme Court held that factories run by local authorities are covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act unless exempted by the appropriate Government, and the Insurance Court lacks jurisdiction to grant such exemption.
Khatema Fibres Ltd v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's settlement based on the surveyor's volumetric loss assessment, dismissing the appellant's consumer complaint for higher compensation and deficiency in service.
Khatema Fibres Ltd v. New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's surveyor-assessed compensation in a fire insurance claim, ruling no deficiency in service existed and limiting consumer forum jurisdiction to such findings.
KHARAGPUR v. SOUTRIK SARANGI
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of JEE (Advanced) eligibility Criterion 5 disallowing candidates admitted to IITs from reappearing, rejecting the High Court’s finding of arbitrariness and discrimination.
KHARAGPUR v. SOUTRIK SARANGI
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of JEE (Advanced) eligibility Criterion 5 disallowing candidates admitted to IITs from reappearing, emphasizing judicial deference to academic admission policies and rejecting claims of arbitrariness or discrimination.
Bulandshahr Khurja Development Authority v. Amir Kuwar Dead Thr. Lrs and Others
The Supreme Court directed transfer of disputed compensation amounts to the High Court for final adjudication and ordered release of undisputed compensation shares to claimants, declining to decide calculation disputes at the interlocutory stage.
Bulandshahr Khurja Development Authority v. Amir Kuwar Dead Thr. Lrs and Others
The Supreme Court directed interim release of deposited compensation amounts to respondents while remitting disputed calculation and distribution issues to the High Court for final adjudication.
Telecommunication, BSNL & Ors. v. Vidya Prasad
The Supreme Court held that delay by the employer in considering a compassionate appointment application entitles the eligible dependent to compensation in lieu of employment when delay causes loss of eligibility.
Telecommunication, BSNL v. Vidya Prasad
The Supreme Court held that delay by BSNL in processing a compassionate appointment application entitled the respondent to compensation but not appointment due to age, modifying the High Court's award accordingly.
The State of Bihar v. Arbind Jee
The Supreme Court held that seniority in service cannot be granted retrospectively from a date when the employee was not in service, setting aside the High Court's order granting such benefit in a compassionate appointment case.
Malook Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that ad hoc service prior to regularization cannot be counted for seniority if initial appointment was not made according to rules, and protected pensionary benefits of retired employees promoted during litigation.
Malook Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that ad hoc service prior to regularization cannot count for seniority if initial appointment was not made according to rules, and protected pensionary benefits of retired employees while dismissing the appeals.
Vikrant Vikal Tripathi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer and consolidation of two related FIRs involving dowry harassment and related offences for trial at a common venue to ensure judicial efficiency.
Vikrant Vikal Tripathi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer and consolidation of two connected FIRs for joint trial to ensure judicial efficiency and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Padmini Infrastructure Developers (I) Ltd. v. The General Secretary
The Supreme Court upheld the consumer commission's findings on incomplete amenities, modified reliefs to monetary compensation due to delay, and dismissed other claims, clarifying limitation and developer obligations under consumer law.
PADMINI INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPERS (I) LTD. v. THE GENERAL SECRETARY
The Supreme Court upheld partial relief for incomplete amenities in a residential complex under the Consumer Protection Act, modifying the consumer forum's order to award monetary compensation in lieu of physical completion and dismissing other disputed claims.
Manjari Tanty @ Laria v. Special Land Acquisition Officer and Sub Collector, Ultra Mega Power Project, Sundargarh & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that she is entitled to 50% share of land acquisition compensation after conclusively determining the date of death of her father as postdating the original landholder's death.
Manjari Tanty @ Laria v. Special Land Acquisition Officer and Sub Collector, Ultra Mega Power Project, Sundargarh & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that the correct date of death of her father entitles her to 50% share of land acquisition compensation, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.