Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Bhadra International (India) Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Airports Authority of India
The Supreme Court held that a sole arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible party under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act is void ab initio, and such ineligibility can only be waived by an express written agreement post-dispute.
M/s Bhagheeratha Engineering Ltd. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that non-issuance of a Section 21 notice is procedural and does not bar the Arbitral Tribunal's jurisdiction to decide all disputes covered by a broadly worded arbitration agreement, thereby upholding the arbitral award.
NAK ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD. v. TARUN KESHRICHAND SHAH
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order refusing to implead the appellant as a necessary or proper party in a suit for recovery of service charges, emphasizing the plaintiff's right to choose parties and the need for proof of legal succession.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited v. Santosh Cordeiro and Another
The Supreme Court held that disputes between licensor and licensee involving recovery of license fees are arbitrable despite exclusive jurisdiction of Small Causes Court under Section 41 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, and upheld the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Dharmendra Sharma v. M. Arunmozhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to refund the value of non-judicial stamp papers to the petitioner, closing contempt proceedings against the Agra Development Authority for partial compliance with earlier refund orders.
Panganti Vijaya v. United India Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored a compensation award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, holding that the deceased was employed at the time of the fatal accident and rejecting the High Court’s erroneous interference.
Nirbhay Singh Suliya v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that mere erroneous bail orders without evidence of corrupt motive or mala fide conduct do not justify removal of a judicial officer, setting aside the appellant's removal and emphasizing protection of judicial independence.
Anjani Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and contradictory forensic evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
State of U.P. & Anr v. Mohd Arshad Khan & Anr
The Supreme Court set aside High Court orders granting protection from arrest and imposing time-bound investigation, reaffirming that such directions must be justified by facts and comply with binding precedents like Neeharika Infrastructure.
Bhika Ram v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that naming Revenue Villages after individuals violates a binding State Government policy circular, rendering the notification invalid and quashing the Division Bench's order that had set aside the Single Judge's quashing of the notification.
Rajasthan High Court & Anr. v. Rajat Yadav & Ors.
Reserved category candidates scoring above the general category cut-off must be considered in the general category at all recruitment stages, ensuring equality of merit and invalidating exclusive category-wise shortlisting.
Belide Swagath Kumar v. State of Telangana & Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act due to vague, unsubstantiated allegations amounting to abuse of process in a matrimonial dispute.
Tarachandra v. Bhawarlal & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that mutation of land records can be allowed on the basis of a registered will under the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959, and set aside the High Court's order interfering with mutation granted by revenue authorities.
Dr. Amit Arya v. Kamlesh Kumari
The Supreme Court held that delay in filing execution beyond the prescribed period does not automatically rescind a contract if the decree-holder remains ready and willing, and restored the execution of specific performance decree.
Mahesh Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that judicial permissions allowing passport renewal with conditions lift the statutory bar under Section 6(2)(f) of the Passports Act, directing renewal of the appellant’s passport despite pending criminal proceedings.
M/S SRI OM SALES v. ABHAY KUMAR @ ABHAY PATEL
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot quash a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act at the pre-trial stage by inquiring into disputed facts about issuance of the cheque, as the presumption under Section 139 can only be rebutted at trial.
Patchaiperumal @ Patchikutti & Anr. v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of acquittal and conviction of appellants for premeditated murder based on credible eyewitness, medical, and circumstantial evidence despite minor contradictions.
Union of India v. Pranab Kumar Nath
The Supreme Court held that dismissal from CISF service for contracting a second marriage while the first subsisted is justified under Rule 18(b), and the High Court erred in reducing the punishment by reappreciating evidence beyond its judicial review scope.
K.P. Kirankumar @ Kiran v. State by Peenya Police
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of appellants for child trafficking and sexual exploitation based on credible minor victim testimony and lawful search, emphasizing judicial sensitivity in such cases.
Lakshmanan v. State
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of bail and joint trial direction in serious caste-based offences, emphasizing mandatory victim hearing under Section 15A(5) SC/ST Act and strict scrutiny of bail in cases involving witness intimidation and prior bail misuse.