Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Najiya Neermunda & Anr. v. Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable Trust & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Kerala Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has the power to fix reasonable fees for private medical colleges after de novo consideration, ensuring non-exploitative charges, and directed expeditious disposal of fee fixation disputes.
Ram Vijay Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction, ruling that the appellant was not a juvenile at the time of the offence based on reliable documentary and medical evidence, and dismissed the appeal.
Parmar Samantsinh Umedsinh v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of multi-member wards in Municipal Corporations under the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, ruling that Articles 243R and 243S do not limit representation to one member per ward.
V. N. Public Health and Educational Trust v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that issuance of Essentiality Certificate and Consent for Affiliation are quasi-judicial acts requiring compliance with regulatory standards, dismissed the appellant's plea for 2020-2021 EC and CoA due to deficiencies, and allowed fresh application after remedy.
Rachna v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking an additional attempt or age relaxation for Civil Services Examination 2021, holding that the prescribed rules are binding and the COVID-19 pandemic does not confer a legal right to such relief.
Rachna & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking an additional attempt and age relaxation for Civil Services Examination 2020 candidates affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, holding that no legal right exists beyond the prescribed statutory limits.
Saraswati Educational Charitable Trust & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized admissions to a medical college violating MCI Regulations are illegal but allowed continuation of studies with conditions to prevent loss of academic years, while penalizing the college for the violation.
Committee of Creditors of AMTEK Auto Limited v. Vinit Bodas
The Supreme Court dismissed DVI's rectification application and contempt petition, holding that renegotiation of an approved resolution plan is impermissible under the IBC and declined to exercise contempt jurisdiction despite DVI's non-compliance and force majeure claims related to COVID-19.
R. Damodaran v. State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murdering his pregnant wife based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and false statements made to conceal the crime.
GR GREEN LIFE ENERGY PVT. LTD. v. LEITWIND SHRIRAM MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that where a party fails to appoint an arbitrator under a valid arbitration agreement, the Court can appoint one under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and disputes including counter-claims cannot be adjudicated under the MSMED Act if covered by the arbitration clause.
KHUSHI RAM v. NAWAL SINGH
The Supreme Court upheld an unregistered consent decree based on a bona fide family settlement recognizing pre-existing rights of nephews in immovable property, holding that such a decree does not require registration under the Indian Registration Act.
KHUSHI RAM v. NAWAL SINGH
The Supreme Court upheld a consent decree based on a family settlement with nephews, holding that such a decree recognizing pre-existing rights in immovable property does not require registration under the Indian Registration Act, 1908.
Union of India v. A. Alagam Perumal Kone & Others
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order directing grant of Freedom Fighter’s Pension without notice and proper examination, emphasizing compliance with scheme conditions and principles of natural justice.
Punatsangchhu – 1 Hydroelectric Project Authority, Bhutan v. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that arbitration under a cross-border contract shall be governed by the Bhutan Arbitration Act, 2013 with the seat at Thimphu, modifying the Delhi High Court's order appointing an arbitrator under the Indian Arbitration Act.
Amitabha Dasgupta v. United Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that while disputes over bank locker contents must be adjudicated by civil courts, banks owe an independent duty of care in locker management and breach thereof constitutes deficiency of service warranting compensation.
Amitabha Dasgupta v. United Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that while claims regarding loss of locker contents must be decided by civil courts under bailment principles, banks owe an independent duty of care in locker management and breach thereof constitutes deficiency of service entitling compensation.
Rajesh Kumar Singh v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of requiring a fresh selection process for promotion to the post of Head Constable Motor Transport, rejecting the appellants' claim of entitlement to promotion solely on seniority.
Rajesh Kumar Singh v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a fresh selection process for promotion to the technical post of Head Constable Motor Transport, dismissing the challenge that it was arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 16.
Rajesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a selection process for promotion to the technical post of Head Constable Motor Transport, rejecting the appellants' claim for seniority-based promotion without selection.
Anmol Kumar Tiwari v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld reinstatement of candidates appointed irregularly who served after training, but denied appointment to more meritorious candidates beyond advertised vacancies.