Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu
A vote cast by a legislator before his conviction on the same day is valid, as disqualification under election law commences only from the actual time of conviction, not the start of the date.
Pradeep Kumar Sonthalia v. Dhiraj Prasad Sahu
The Supreme Court held that a legislator's vote cast before his conviction on the same day remains valid, as disqualification under election law takes effect only from the actual time of conviction.
Sadhna Chaudhary v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal of a judicial officer for alleged misconduct in land acquisition cases, holding that errors in judicial orders without proof of extraneous considerations do not constitute misconduct warranting dismissal.
Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal
The Supreme Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a dowry death case due to flawed investigation and ordered further probe by the CBI to ensure justice.
Dr Naresh Kumar Mangla v. Smt. Anita Agarwal
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail in a dowry death case, cancelled bail, and directed further investigation by the CBI due to deficiencies in the police probe.
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award holding the respondent liable for breach of contract for failing to lift coal, rejecting the High Court's interference based on selective evidence review.
Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd. v. MMTC Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the respondent breached the coal supply contract by failing to lift the contracted quantity, affirming the appellant’s entitlement to damages and limiting judicial interference with arbitral findings of fact.
Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda
The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts for fixing the effective date, rejecting the claim based on service at an affiliated college.
Karnataka University v. Dr. Prabhugouda
The Supreme Court held that for CAS promotion under Karnataka University statutes, only service in the University or its constituent colleges counts, and service in affiliated colleges cannot backdate the effective promotion date.
Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the rape conviction under Section 376(2) IPC, upholding the mandatory minimum sentence and concurrent findings of fact despite the accused's physical disability claim.
Seelan @ Jeyaseelan v. The Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging rape conviction, holding that physical disability does not preclude commission of the offence and concurrent findings of fact are binding.
Sanjai Tiwari v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a third party unconnected with criminal proceedings lacks locus standi to seek directions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to expedite trial, setting aside the High Court's order passed on such an application.
Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction under the Senior Citizens Act 2007 cannot override a woman's right to reside in a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and set aside the eviction order against the appellant.
Smt. S Vanitha v. The Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from a shared household under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 cannot override her right of residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and both statutes must be harmoniously construed.
ACTION ISPAT AND POWER PVT. LTD. v. SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the transfer of a winding up petition from the High Court to the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, holding that such transfer is permissible post admission if no irreversible winding up steps have been taken.
Dr. AKB Sadbhavana Mission School of Homeo Pharmacy v. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for prevention and symptom management of COVID-19 as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise such claims, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.
DR. AKB SADBHAVANA MISSION SCHOOL OF HOMOEO PHARMACY v. THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF AYUSH & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that Homeopathic practitioners may prescribe medicines for COVID-19 prevention and symptom management as per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines but cannot claim cure or advertise, modifying Kerala High Court's restrictive directions accordingly.
Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India
The Supreme Court held that any person has locus standi to file information before the CCI, but Ola and Uber's pricing algorithms do not constitute anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act, dismissing the appeal.
Samir Agrawal v. Competition Commission of India
The Supreme Court held that any person may file information before the CCI alleging anti-competitive conduct, but Ola and Uber's pricing algorithms do not constitute cartelization or anti-competitive agreements under the Competition Act, dismissing the appeal.
Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading Corporation
The Supreme Court held that landlord-tenant disputes governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 are arbitrable unless excluded by statute or public policy, and courts have jurisdiction at the referral stage to decide arbitrability questions.