Supreme Court of India

8,182 judgments

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Rahul S Shah v. Jinendra Kumar Gandhi & Ors.

22 Apr 2021 · S.A. Bobde; L. Nageswara Rao; S. Ravindra Bhat

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging execution proceedings in a property dispute, affirming directions to expedite execution, appoint a Court Commissioner, reject frivolous objections, and impose costs on obstructers to prevent abuse of process.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant execution of decree Order XXI CPC Court Commissioner possession suit

National Plywood Industries Ltd. v. JSVM Plywood Industries Ltd.

22 Apr 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; K. M. Joseph

The Supreme Court held that transactions violating the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cannot be permitted, and Respondent No.1 must first refund unauthorized payments before operating its bank accounts.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Moratorium Resolution Professional Section 14 IBC

M/s. Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala

22 Apr 2021 · Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting interest on delayed payment under a contract despite omission to specify the interest rate, modifying the rate to 8% simple interest per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award interest on delayed payment contract interpretation waiver

M/s. Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala

22 Apr 2021 · Surya Kant; Aniruddha Bose

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award granting interest on delayed payments under a contract despite omission of the interest rate in the bid, modifying the rate to 8% simple interest per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant interest on delayed payment arbitral award patent illegality waiver

PLR Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.

20 Apr 2021 · S. A. Bobde; Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court prescribed timelines and procedural directions to expedite judicial appointments in High Courts, addressing chronic vacancies and delays under constitutional provisions.

constitutional other Significant High Court vacancies Judicial appointments Article 217 Article 224

PLR Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.

20 Apr 2021 · S.A. Bobde; Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court prescribed specific timelines and emphasized collaborative promptness among High Courts, Central Government, and Collegium to expedite judicial appointments and address High Court vacancies.

constitutional other Significant High Court vacancies Judicial appointments Article 217 Constitution Article 224 Constitution

Lok Prahari v. Union of India

20 Apr 2021 · S.A. Bobde; Sanjay Kishan Kaul; Surya Kant

The Supreme Court activated Article 224A of the Constitution to appoint retired judges as ad hoc judges to address High Court vacancies and case backlogs, issuing guidelines to ensure transparent and effective implementation.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Article 224A ad hoc judges High Court vacancies judicial backlog

Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation

20 Apr 2021 · V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking relocation of corruption cases from Siliguri to New Delhi despite the petitioner's ill health, directing the trial court to accommodate his condition through dispensation of personal appearance and virtual participation.

criminal appeal_dismissed transfer petition fair trial accused health condition personal appearance dispensed

Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation

20 Apr 2021 · V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move corruption cases from Siliguri to New Delhi despite the petitioner's ill health, emphasizing balancing fair trial rights of all accused and allowing procedural accommodations instead.

criminal appeal_dismissed transfer petition criminal trial transfer ill health of accused fair trial

Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.

20 Apr 2021 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; B.R. Gavai; Hrishikesh Roy · 2021 INSC 267

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and misapplication of legal principles.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence conspiracy Section 302 IPC Section 120B IPC

Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.

20 Apr 2021 · Rohinton Fali Nariman; B. R. Gavai; Hrishikesh Roy

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to exclude all reasonable hypotheses and improperly shifted the burden of proof.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant circumstantial evidence conspiracy Section 302 IPC Section 120B IPC

PASL WIND SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. GE POWER CONVERSION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

20 Apr 2021 · R.F. Nariman; B.R. Gavai; Hrishikesh Roy
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court held that two Indian companies can validly choose a foreign seat of arbitration, and awards made thereunder qualify as foreign awards enforceable under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant foreign seat of arbitration foreign award Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Part I and Part II mutual exclusivity

Radha Krishan Industries v. State of Himachal Pradesh

20 Apr 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; M R Shah
Cites 0 · Cited by 12

The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction is ordinarily barred where an efficacious statutory appeal remedy exists against provisional attachment orders under the HPGST Act, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory conditions for such attachments.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant provisional attachment Section 83 HPGST Act writ petition maintainability alternative remedy

Ramesh Bhavan Rathod v. Vishanbhai Hirabhai Makwana Makwana (Koli)

20 Apr 2021 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; M R Shah
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court set aside Gujarat High Court's bail orders for six accused in a five-murder case, holding that bail was granted without proper application of mind and adequate reasons, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and correct application of parity.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC homicidal deaths pre-meditation

Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru

19 Apr 2021 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian · 2021 INSC 259

The Supreme Court held that ownership disputes over religious institutions require civil adjudication and directed interim administration of the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple by an independent committee pending final hearing.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997 Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple Section 1(4) exemption religious institution administration

Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru

19 Apr 2021 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court held that ownership disputes over the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple require civil adjudication and appointed an independent committee for interim management pending final decision.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997 Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple Religious institution ownership Section 1(4) exemption

M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India

19 Apr 2021 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court mandated undergrounding of power lines and installation of bird divertors in endangered bird habitats, emphasizing State duty under Article 21 and public trust to protect the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Great Indian Bustard endangered species overhead power lines bird mortality

M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India

19 Apr 2021 · S. A. Bobde; A. S. Bopanna; V. Ramasubramanian

The Supreme Court mandated undergrounding of power lines or installation of bird divertors in endangered bird habitats, emphasizing the State's constitutional duty to protect species like the Great Indian Bustard under Article 21.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Great Indian Bustard Lesser Florican endangered species overhead power lines

Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana

16 Apr 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, holding that searches of private vehicles require strict adherence to Section 42 and Section 43 applies only to public conveyances.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 42 NDPS Section 43 NDPS search and seizure

Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana

16 Apr 2021 · Uday Umesh Lalit; K.M. Joseph
Cites 0 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court acquitted accused for total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, holding that a private vehicle is not a public place under Section 43 and procedural safeguards must be strictly followed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 42 compliance Section 43 public place search and seizure