Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Rahul S Shah v. Jinendra Kumar Gandhi & Ors.
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.
National Plywood Industries Ltd. v. JSVM Plywood Industries Ltd.
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.
M/s. Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
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.
M/s. Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
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.
PLR Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
The Supreme Court prescribed timelines and procedural directions to expedite judicial appointments in High Courts, addressing chronic vacancies and delays under constitutional provisions.
PLR Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
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.
Lok Prahari v. Union of India
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.
Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation
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.
Devendra Kumar Saxena v. Central Bureau of Investigation
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.
Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.
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.
Surendra Kumar & Anr v. State of U.P.
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.
PASL WIND SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. GE POWER CONVERSION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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.
Radha Krishan Industries v. State of Himachal Pradesh
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.
Ramesh Bhavan Rathod v. Vishanbhai Hirabhai Makwana Makwana (Koli)
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.
Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru
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.
Ramachnadrapura Math v. Sri Samsthana Mahabaleshwara Devaru
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.
M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
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.
M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India
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.
Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana
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.
Boota Singh & Others v. State of Haryana
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.