Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Jagmohan Singh Dhillon v. Satwant Singh
The Supreme Court held that ex-servicemen appointed under the 1982 Rules are not entitled to seniority benefits under the repealed 1972 Rules, and seniority must be determined as per the rules in force at appointment.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jail Superintendent (Ropar)
The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition directing transfer of custody of a sitting MLA from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh jail but refused to transfer the Punjab criminal case, clarifying maintainability and procedural safeguards under Article 32 and Section 406 Cr.P.C.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jail Superintendent (Ropar) & Ors.
The Supreme Court held the writ petition maintainable and directed Punjab authorities to transfer custody of accused Mukhtar Ansari to Uttar Pradesh for trial before the Special Court, balancing procedural and medical considerations.
Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, dismissing petitions challenging its constitutionality and rejecting interim relief to stay further issuance, holding that adequate safeguards ensure transparency and accountability in political funding.
Suresh Kumar v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the eight-year service eligibility criterion under Punjab Police Rules, 1934 for promotion from Sub-Inspector to Inspector, dismissing challenges to the promotion orders and related rules.
Rajendra @ Rajappa & Ors. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder under Section 302 read with 149 IPC, reversing the trial court's acquittal as perverse and unsupported by evidence.
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 & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case, holding that the dying declarations were not sufficiently reliable to convict beyond reasonable doubt.
Naresh Kumar v. Kalawati & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a dowry death case due to unreliable dying declarations and lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
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.