Supreme Court of India
16,357 judgments
Nagabhushan v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming the appellate court's power to reappreciate evidence and rely on a later dying declaration despite contradictions.
Employees State Insurance Corporation v. M/s Texmo Industries
The Supreme Court held that Conveyance Allowance is a travelling allowance excluded from 'wages' under Section 2(22) of the Employees State Insurance Act, dismissing ESIC's appeal to include it for contribution calculation.
Girraj v. Kiranpal
The Supreme Court cancelled bail granted to accused relying on parity with a co-accused whose bail was set aside, emphasizing proper exercise of discretion under Section 439 CrPC in serious offences involving unlawful assembly and murder.
Girraj v. Kiranpal
The Supreme Court cancelled bail granted to five accused relying on parity with co-accused whose bail was set aside, emphasizing the seriousness of murder charges and proper exercise of bail discretion.
The State of Tamil Nadu v. K. Shobana
The Supreme Court held that candidates from reserved categories who qualify on general merit must be adjusted against general vacancies first, and backlog reserved vacancies are to be filled subsequently as per Section 27(f) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants Act, 2016.
The State of Tamil Nadu v. K. Shobana
The Supreme Court held that meritorious reserved category candidates qualifying on general merit must be adjusted against general vacancies first, and backlog reserved vacancies are to be filled subsequently, clarifying the interpretation of Section 27(f) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants Act, 2016.
Madan Mohan Singh v. Ved Prakash Arya
The Supreme Court held that the respondent was not a tenant but an employee, upheld the binding decision of the Chief Administrator, and restored possession of the booth to the appellant by allowing the appeal.
Union Public Service Commission v. Bibhu Prasad Sarangi
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order for lack of independent reasoning in a promotion dispute, restoring the writ petition for fresh consideration on merits.
Vinod Prasad Raturi v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a review DPC affecting seniority and promotion cannot be directed without hearing affected parties and that a party cannot unsettle settled promotions by seeking retrospective seniority after prolonged delay.
Sumeti Vij v. M/S Paramount Tech Fab Industries
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complainant discharged the burden of proof and the appellant failed to rebut the presumption of consideration.
Sumeti Vij v. M/S Paramount Tech Fab Industries
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the complainant discharged the initial burden and the accused failed to rebut the presumption of consideration on the preponderance of probabilities.
V.N. Patil v. K. Niranjan Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's exercise of power under Section 311 CrPC to summon witnesses and documents essential for a just decision, setting aside the High Court's order that had unjustifiably interfered.
AMWAY INDIA ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. v. RAVINDRANATH RAO SINDHIA
The Supreme Court held that disputes involving foreign nationals operating sole proprietorships constitute international commercial arbitrations under Section 2(1)(f)(i), depriving High Courts of jurisdiction under Section 11(6) to appoint arbitrators.
AMWAY INDIA ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD. v. RAVINDRANATH RAO SINDHIA
The Supreme Court held that disputes involving foreign nationals constitute international commercial arbitration under Section 2(1)(f)(i), vesting exclusive jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators with the Supreme Court, and set aside the Delhi High Court's appointment of an arbitrator.
Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court read down Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act to limit OBC reservations within the 50% aggregate ceiling for SC/ST/OBC seats, quashed excess reservation notifications, and declared related election results void for non-compliance with constitutional mandates.
Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court read down Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act to require empirical inquiry and adherence to a 50% aggregate reservation ceiling for SCs, STs, and OBCs, quashing notifications and elections exceeding this limit.
NTPC Ltd. v. M/s Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting conditional rebate refund and escalation charges beyond contract period, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940.
NTPC Ltd. v. M/s Deconar Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld arbitral awards granting conditional rebate and escalation charges, affirming limited court interference in arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940.
Union of India v. P. Balasubrahmanayam
The Supreme Court held that non-referral to the CVO in unproven vigilance cases does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings but reduced the disproportionate compulsory retirement punishment to a minor penalty.
Union of India v. P. Balasubrahmanayam
The Supreme Court held that prior CVO approval is not mandatory before charge memo issuance unless a vigilance angle is established, upheld procedural lapse findings, and ruled compulsory retirement disproportionate, restoring the Tribunal's order for minor penalty.