Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Smriti Madan Kansagra v. Perry Kansagra
The Supreme Court upheld the father's permanent custody of the minor child, emphasizing the child's welfare and preferences as paramount in guardianship disputes.
M/S. L&T HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED v. M/S. TRISHUL DEVELOPERS
The Supreme Court held that a mere technical defect in the name of the secured creditor on a SARFAESI Act demand notice does not invalidate proceedings if no substantial prejudice is caused and the borrower is aware of the creditor's identity.
Satyama Dubey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed CBI investigation under Allahabad High Court supervision and CRPF protection for the victim's family in the Hathras gang-rape case, declining to transfer trial or take over monitoring at this stage.
Satyama Dubey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's monitoring of the CBI investigation into the Hathras gang-rape case, directed CRPF protection for the victim's family, and left trial venue and special prosecutor appointment to the High Court's discretion.
Suresh Chandra v. Joga Singh Bisht
The Supreme Court held that a non-participant in a government bidding process lacks locus standi to challenge a valid license allotment, and mere allegations of revenue loss do not justify judicial interference absent malafides or procedural irregularities.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that OBC reservation in Tamil Nadu's All India Quota medical seats cannot be implemented mid-admission process for 2020-21 and must await proper modalities for the next academic year.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the deferral of OBC reservation implementation in Tamil Nadu's All India Quota medical seats for 2020-2021, ruling that ongoing admissions cannot be disrupted and reservation must commence from the next academic year.
M. Ravindran v. The Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Supreme Court held that the accused's right to default bail under Section 167(2), CrPC accrues upon filing the bail application and cannot be defeated by subsequent filing of chargesheet or additional complaint while the bail application is pending.
M. Ravindran v. The Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Supreme Court held that an accused's right to default bail under Section 167(2), CrPC accrues upon filing a bail application after expiry of the investigation period and cannot be defeated by subsequent filing of chargesheet or complaint during pendency of the bail application.
Food Corporation of India v. M/s. V.K. Traders
The Supreme Court held that unregistered lease deeds cannot absolve new lessees of blacklisted rice mills from liabilities, dismissing their claims for paddy allocation until dues are cleared.
Umesh Kumar Sharma v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitioner's plea to transfer three criminal cases from Uttarakhand courts, holding that mere apprehension of bias without credible evidence does not justify transfer under Section 406 CrPC.
Umesh Kumar Sharma v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed transfer petitions seeking to move criminal trials from Uttarakhand courts, holding that mere apprehension of bias without credible evidence does not justify transfer under Section 406 CrPC.
Navin Chandra Dhoundiyal v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court held that university teachers who superannuate before June 30 are entitled to continue service on re-employment till June 30 following their retirement date under Statute No. 16.24, overruling the High Court's restrictive interpretation.
Navin Chandra Dhoundiyal v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court held that university teachers whose superannuation date does not fall on June 30 are entitled to continue service till June 30 following their retirement month as re-employed teachers, overruling the High Court's restrictive interpretation.
State of U.P. v. Sudhir Kumar Singh and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a tender without hearing the successful bidder violated natural justice and caused prejudice, warranting interference under Article 14 of the Constitution.
State of U.P. v. Sudhir Kumar Singh and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a tender without hearing violates natural justice and causes real prejudice, warranting setting aside the cancellation order.
Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation Ltd. v. Piyush Kant Sharma
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order restraining the appellant Corporation from appointing contractual employees, holding that no employer-employee relationship existed and no reasons were assigned for the restraint.
Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation Ltd. v. Piyush Kant Sharma
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order restraining a corporation from appointing new contractual employees, holding that such orders require proper reasoning and consideration of the employment relationship.
State of U.P. v. Gayatri Prasad Prajapati
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim bail granted on medical grounds, holding that adequate medical treatment was available in custody and the bail order was passed without proper consideration of medical reports.
State of U.P. v. Gayatri Prasad Prajapati
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim bail granted on medical grounds, holding that adequate medical treatment was being provided in custody and interim bail was therefore not justified.