Supreme Court of India
16,357 judgments
Laxmi Pat Surana v. Union Bank of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC can be initiated against a corporate guarantor of a non-corporate borrower and that limitation can be extended by acknowledgments of debt.
Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Limited v. Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the binding nature of a High Court consent order directing HSVP to deposit 80% of the debt due in escrow based on a CAG audit, rejecting objections that sought to delay payment amid ongoing investigations.
Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Electoral Bond Scheme's constitutionality and dismissed interim applications seeking stay, emphasizing the scheme's safeguards and banking channel traceability ensure transparency without compromising donor anonymity.
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED v. CYRUS INVESTMENTS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the NCLAT's finding of illegal and oppressive removal of Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons, restored him, and set aside the unlawful conversion of Tata Sons from a public to a private company.
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED v. CYRUS INVESTMENTS PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons, upheld the legality of his removal and the company's conversion to private status, and clarified the scope of oppression and mismanagement under the Companies Act, 2013.
Naresh Kumar v. Kalawati
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable dying declaration lacking proof of the deceased's fitness of mind, emphasizing the need for clear certification and consistent evidence.
Patricia Mukhim v. State of Meghalaya & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a journalist for a Facebook post, holding that criticism of government inaction without intent to incite communal hatred does not constitute an offence under Sections 153A and 505 IPC.
Lt. Col. Nitisha & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court examined the implementation of its Babita Puniya judgment, directing that women Short Service Commissioned Officers be granted Permanent Commission on par with men, ensuring fair medical and performance evaluation standards to uphold substantive equality.
Association for Protection of Democratic Rights & Anr. v. The State of West Bengal & Ors.
The Supreme Court mandated expert guidelines to balance environmental conservation and development in tree felling for infrastructure projects, emphasizing sustainable development and constitutional environmental duties.
Association for Protection of Democratic Rights v. The State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court directed the formation of expert guidelines to balance environmental conservation and developmental needs in tree felling for infrastructure projects, emphasizing constitutional and international environmental obligations.
University of Delhi v. Delhi University Contract Employees Union
The Supreme Court held that contract employees without ten years’ service as on Umadevi judgment date are not entitled to regularization but must be granted age relaxation and seniority marks to ensure fair participation in recruitment for regular posts.
Suman Devi & Ors. v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the State's authority to prescribe science qualification for ANM recruitment, dismissing appellants' claims based on INC registration without requisite educational qualifications.
Suman Devi & Ors. v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the State's authority to prescribe science qualification for ANM recruitment, dismissing claims that candidates with Arts background and ANM training were eligible despite statutory rules.
State of Rajasthan v. Love Kush Meena
The Supreme Court held that acquittal by benefit of doubt in serious criminal offences does not entitle a candidate to police service appointment, upholding disqualification based on non-honourable acquittal.
Charansingh v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of a preliminary 'open enquiry' at the pre-FIR stage against a public servant accused of disproportionate assets, clarifying that such enquiry is permissible, does not violate constitutional rights, and statements given therein are not confessional.
Charansingh v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of a pre-FIR preliminary enquiry by the Anti-Corruption Bureau into allegations of disproportionate assets against a public servant, clarifying that such enquiry is permissible and does not violate constitutional rights.
Welfare Association v. NBCC (India) Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity and approval of NBCC's resolution plan in Jaypee Infratech's CIRP, affirming the Adjudicating Authority's jurisdiction and the binding effect of homebuyers' collective consent under the IBC.
State of Rajasthan v. Love Kush Meena
The Supreme Court held that acquittal by benefit of doubt in serious criminal offences does not entitle a candidate to police service appointment, allowing the State's appeal to disqualify the respondent.
Netaji Achyut Shinde (Patil) & Anr. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for murder under Sections 302 and 34 IPC, affirming that a formal FIR recorded later is valid over incomplete initial intimation, and that consistent eyewitness testimony and common intention suffice to convict despite absence of direct injuries on accused.
Small Scale Industrial Manufactures Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Covid-19 pandemic is a disaster under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, mandating statutory relief measures that must be non-arbitrary and meaningful, and directed the government and RBI to provide adequate, sector-specific relief beyond the moratorium interest charges.