Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the existing National Disaster Management Plan and relief guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 adequately cover COVID-19, and rejected the petitioner's demand for a separate plan and fund consolidation.
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the existing National Disaster Management Plan and guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 adequately cover COVID-19, and the Union is not required to prepare a separate plan or transfer PM CARES Fund monies to the National Disaster Response Fund.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Monitoring Committee lacks authority to seal residential premises on private land not used for commercial purposes, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedures under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
Babulal Vardharji Gurjar v. Veer Gurjar Aluminium Industries Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code filed beyond three years from the date of default without valid acknowledgment is barred by limitation, overruling NCLAT's contrary view.
Babulal Vardharji Gurjar v. Veer Gurjar Aluminium Industries Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is not barred by limitation if the corporate debtor has continuously acknowledged the debt or the claim is secured by mortgage, thereby extending the limitation period beyond the date of default.
Union of India v. M/s. K.C. Sharma & Co.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a lease-based compensation decree under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that fraud must be pleaded and proved with particulars to set aside a final decree.
Union of India v. M/s. K.C. Sharma & Co.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a suit alleging fraud in a prior compensation decree under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that fraud must be pleaded and proved with particulars and that possession under an unregistered lease is protected under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.
Prashant Bhushan v. Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court affirmed its inherent constitutional power to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings without Attorney General's consent and held that tweets scandalizing the Court's authority constitute criminal contempt, while intermediaries enjoy safe harbour protection.
Preet Pal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order granted post-conviction for dowry death under Section 304B IPC, emphasizing the need for recorded reasons and strong grounds for suspension of sentence under Section 389 CrPC.
M. Radha Hari Seshu v. The State of Telangana
The Supreme Court allowed bail and suspended sentence of a convicted appellant under Sections 304B and 498A IPC pending appeal, emphasizing discretion in granting relief during prolonged incarceration.
M. Radha Hari Seshu v. The State of Telangana
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal by suspending his sentence and granting bail pending appeal against conviction under Sections 304B and 498A IPC, emphasizing consideration of custody duration and pendency of appeal.
Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma
The Supreme Court held that daughters acquire coparcenary rights prospectively from the 2005 Amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, protecting prior partitions and abrogating the rule of survivorship.
Wonder Projects Development Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside the NGT order invalidating environmental clearance due to absence of the final Joint Committee report and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
Common Cause v. Union of India
The Supreme Court condoned delay in payment of compensation with interest by OMDC, allowed resumption of mining operations, and directed joint verification and sale of undisposed stock by the State of Orissa.
Common Cause v. Union of India
The Supreme Court condoned delay in compensation payment by OMDC, allowed resumption of mining operations, and directed joint verification and sale of undisposed stock by the State of Orissa.
Government of India v. ISRO Drivers Association
The Supreme Court held that associations formed exclusively on job description do not constitute a 'distinct category' under the Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Association) Rules, 1993, and thus are not entitled to recognition.
Government of India & Ors. v. ISRO Drivers Association
The Supreme Court held that an association formed exclusively by drivers does not constitute a 'distinct category' under the Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Association) Rules, 1993, and is not entitled to recognition, upholding administrative clarifications restricting recognition to broader employee categories.
HARI KRISHNA MANDIR TRUST v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court held that an erroneous recording of a private road as public property in a Town Planning Scheme can be corrected under Section 91 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, and land does not vest in the Planning Authority without acquisition and compensation.
Brahampal @ Sammay and Anr v. National Insurance Company
The Supreme Court held that a 45-day delay in filing an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act can be condoned if sufficiently explained, emphasizing liberal interpretation of beneficial legislation to protect victims' rights.
Brahampal @ Sammay and Anr v. National Insurance Company
The Supreme Court held that delay in filing an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act should be condoned liberally if sufficient cause is shown, and set aside the High Court's dismissal of a 45-day delayed appeal in a motor accident compensation case.