Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Tamil Nadu Housing Board v. Abdul Salam Sarkar
The Supreme Court held that interest on solatium is payable in execution proceedings if not expressly rejected earlier, allowing respondents to claim such interest from 19 September 2001 under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Tamil Nadu Housing Board v. Abdul Salam Sarkar
The Supreme Court held that interest on solatium under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, is payable in pending execution proceedings if not expressly rejected earlier, from the date of the Sunder judgment, affirming the respondents’ entitlement despite closure of earlier execution petitions.
S.Sundara Kumar v. State
The Supreme Court confirmed the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced the sentence from two years to one year and one month considering the appellant's age and time already served.
The Mavilyai Service Cooperative Bank Ltd. & Ors. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Calicut & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that co-operative societies registered as primary agricultural credit societies must be actually engaged in agricultural credit activities during the relevant year to claim deductions under section 80P(2)(a)(i), and mere registration is insufficient.
The Mavilyai Service Cooperative Bank Ltd. & Ors. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Calicut & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that co-operative societies registered as primary agricultural credit societies must be genuinely engaged in agricultural credit activities during the relevant year to claim deductions under section 80P(2)(a)(i), and assessing officers can deny deductions if agricultural credit is negligible despite registration.
Asharam Tiwari v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder and assault under common intention, relying on reliable eyewitness and injured witnesses' testimony and confession, dismissing claims of false implication and alibi.
Himachal Pradesh Bus Stand Management and Development Authority v. The Central Empowered Committee
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT’s order holding the unauthorized construction of a hotel on forest land illegal under the Forest (Conservation) Act, emphasizing strict environmental rule of law and rejecting the appellant’s claims of lawful diversion and statutory authority.
Beghar Foundation v. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy
The Supreme Court majority dismissed review petitions challenging the Aadhaar Act's certification as a Money Bill, affirming limited judicial review over the Speaker's certification, while dissenting opinion urged awaiting a larger Bench decision.
Beghar Foundation v. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.)
The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging the certification of the Aadhaar Act as a Money Bill, holding judicial review over the Speaker's certification is limited, while dissenting opinion urged awaiting a larger bench decision on the issue.
N.N. GLOBAL MERCANTILE PVT. LTD. v. INDO UNIQUE FLAME LTD.
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration agreement is separable and enforceable independent of an unstamped substantive contract after payment of stamp duty, and disputes including allegations of fraudulent invocation of bank guarantees are arbitrable.
IREO GRACE REALTECH PVT. LTD. v. ABHISHEK KHANNA & OTHERS
The Supreme Court held that the possession period in a real estate agreement starts from the date of mandatory Fire NOC issuance, and delay beyond the stipulated period constitutes deficiency in service entitling buyers to refund and compensation, while declaring one-sided contract clauses unfair.
High Court of Kerala v. Reshma A. & Others
The Supreme Court held that under the Kerala Judicial Service Rules, the merit list approved by the Governor remains valid for filling notified and arising vacancies within one year, harmonizing the rules with Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and upholding appointments beyond notified vacancies without violating Articles 14 and 16.
High Court of Kerala v. Reshma A. & Others
The Supreme Court upheld that the Kerala Judicial Service Rules permit filling vacancies arising within one year from an approved merit list, harmonizing with Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and constitutional principles of equality.
Mihir Gope v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted Mihir and Prabhat Gope of murder charges due to insufficient evidence of common intention but convicted them for voluntarily causing hurt, modifying their sentences accordingly.
Mihir Gope v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants Mihir and Prabhat Gope of murder charges due to insufficient evidence of common intention but convicted them for voluntarily causing hurt, modifying their sentences accordingly.
Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar
The Supreme Court held that writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 cannot be invoked to interfere with arbitral proceedings where an effective statutory remedy under the Arbitration Act exists, and set aside the High Court's order allowing such interference.
COMMON CAUSE v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court permitted sale of stockpiled ore under supervision to recover compensation dues but barred resumption of mining without statutory clearances, emphasizing strict compliance with environmental and forest laws.
Bhaven Construction v. Executive Engineer Sardar
The Supreme Court held that judicial interference under Articles 226 and 227 is impermissible in arbitration matters governed by the Arbitration Act when effective statutory remedies exist, setting aside the High Court's writ intervention in the arbitral process.
Deputy General Manager (Appellate Authority) and Others v. Ajai Kumar Srivastava
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for proven charges of misappropriation despite procedural irregularity on one charge, clarifying the scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings.
Deputy General Manager (Appellate Authority) and Others v. Ajai Kumar Srivastava
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a bank employee for misappropriation, holding that procedural irregularity on one charge did not vitiate dismissal based on other proved charges and limited judicial review to procedural fairness.