Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Suraz India Trust v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that frivolous PILs and motivated attempts to scandalize the judiciary constitute contempt, upheld exemplary costs, and directed recovery while rejecting conditional apologies.
Rajasthan v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a Single Judge cannot issue blanket orders restricting bail applications or arrests during the COVID-19 lockdown, as such orders infringe on the Chief Justice's administrative powers and constitutional rights of accused persons.
State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Shaheena Masarat
The Supreme Court held that the upper age limit for appointment under the Re-T scheme is mandatory, set aside the appointment of an overage candidate, upheld the appointment of the eligible candidate, and clarified that eligibility criteria for public posts must be strictly followed to ensure constitutional fairness.
State of Jammu and Kashmir v. Shaheena Masarat
The Supreme Court held that the upper age limit for appointment under the Re-T scheme is mandatory, invalidated the appointment of an overage candidate, and upheld the appointment of the eligible candidate while setting aside the continuation of both in the same post.
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK v. R.C. SRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that an Industrial Tribunal cannot reappraise evidence or substitute findings of a fair domestic enquiry and allowed the employer's appeal upholding dismissal for misconduct.
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK v. R.C. SRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that Industrial Tribunals cannot reappreciate evidence or apply criminal standards in domestic enquiries and upheld the dismissal of a workman for gross misconduct, setting aside the reinstatement order.
Krishna v. Unknown
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of an ex parte decree and auction sale by confirming proper service of summons via registered post and dismissed the application to set aside the decree as barred and without merit.
Krishna v. Unknown
The Supreme Court held that summons sent by registered post with refusal endorsement constitute valid service, and set aside the High Court's orders allowing the appellant to challenge an ex parte decree, restoring the decree in favor of the respondent.
Vishwabandhu v. Sri Krishna
The Supreme Court held that summons returned with refusal by registered post constitute valid service, and a party with knowledge of proceedings cannot set aside an ex parte decree after auction and sale certificate issuance.
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.