Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Sahab Singh v. Director General, RPF, Rail Bhawan
The Supreme Court modified the dismissal of an RPF constable to compulsory retirement, holding that dismissal was disproportionate despite proven misconduct, especially after his acquittal in criminal proceedings and his death during appeal.
New Delhi Nature Society v. Director Horticulture DDA & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed an independent scientific assessment of deer translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory and international wildlife conservation guidelines and animal welfare principles before permitting further translocation.
Sivanmalai Subramaniaswamy Devasthanam v. S. Muthusamy Gounder
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for erroneously admitting and deciding a Second Appeal on inappropriate substantial questions of law under the Tamil Nadu Minor Inams Abolition Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD. & ORS v. S.D. MANOHARA
The Supreme Court dismissed Konkan Railway's review petition, affirming that an employee can withdraw resignation before acceptance and is entitled to partial back wages considering long service and equity.
Deepankar Tikedar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's life sentence till natural death under Section 376(3) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act to 25 years imprisonment considering his age, clean antecedents, and good conduct in custody.
G.R. Selvaraj v. K.J. Prakash Kumar and others
The Supreme Court held that a judgment debtor who had notice and failed to raise objections before the sale proclamation is barred under Order XXI Rule 90(3) CPC from setting aside an execution sale, affirming the sale's validity despite claims of irregularity.
Livein Aqua Solutions Private Limited v. HDFC Bank Limited
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 7 of the IBC supported by a defective affidavit is curable and must not be rejected without giving the mandatory notice under the proviso to Section 7(5)(b), directing the applicant to cure defects before rejection.
Samadhan S/o Sitaram Manmothe v. State of Maharashtra & Another
The Supreme Court quashed rape charges against an advocate, holding that a prolonged consensual relationship without mala fide promise of marriage does not constitute rape under Section 376(2)(n) IPC.
Inder Chand Bagri v. Jagadish Prasad Bagri & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for lack of prima facie case and mala fide prosecution in a partnership property dispute involving alleged criminal breach of trust and cheating.
2 Million Lives at Risk v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right to a healthy environment, modified the stay on the NGT’s pollution control order, and constituted a high-level committee to oversee restoration of Rajasthan’s polluted river system.
Balaji Steel Trade v. Fludor Benin S.A.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Section 11 petition, holding that Indian courts lack jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators for foreign-seated arbitration under the principal contract governed by Benin law, and upheld issue estoppel and separateness of contracts against composite arbitration claims.
P.U. Sidique & Ors. v. Zakariya
The Supreme Court held that a fresh application under Section 12(1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 is not mandatory in appeals challenging eviction orders under Section 12(3), restoring the landlords’ eviction orders and emphasizing pragmatic statutory interpretation.
Presidential Reference No. 1 of 2025
The Supreme Court clarified the constitutional options and limits of the Governor's and President's powers under Articles 200 and 201, affirming justiciability and the binding nature of ministerial advice, while rejecting deemed assent and upholding the maintainability of the Presidential Reference.
C.M. MEENAKSHI v. ARCHBISHOP OF BANGALORE
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order restoring a suit rejected at the threshold, holding that issues like limitation and res judicata require trial and cannot be decided on a summary rejection of the plaint.
Robert Lalchungnunga Chongthu v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution sanction under Section 197 CrPC must be a speaking order reflecting application of mind, and inordinate delay violates the right to speedy trial, thus quashing the cognizance order against the appellant for alleged irregular arms license issuance.
Jalgaon District Central Coop. Bank Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that provident fund dues have a statutory first charge and must be paid before secured creditors under the SARFAESI Act, overruling the latter's priority provisions.
Bharat Kantilal Dalal v. Chetan Surendra Dalal & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Letters Patent Appeals are not maintainable against execution orders under the Arbitration Act and mandated issuance of notice under Order 21 Rule 22 CPC before execution against legal representatives.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumalpad v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court mandated a uniform scientific definition and sustainable regulation of mining in the Aravali Hills and Ranges, directing preparation of a comprehensive management plan to balance ecological conservation with mining activities.
All India Judges Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court ruled that seniority in Higher Judicial Services must be determined by continuous service and merit within a uniform roster system, rejecting preferential treatment based on recruitment source.
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department v. P.R. Jaganathan
The Supreme Court held that a concluded compensation agreement under Section 7(2) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 excludes the applicability of Section 12 interest, disallowing further claims beyond the agreed terms.