Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Canara Bank v. M/s. Leatheroid Plastics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a bank exercising its liberty to insure hypothecated assets must ensure full coverage, and failure to do so amounts to deficiency in service attracting liability under the Consumer Protection Act.
Canara Bank v. M/s. Leatheroid Plastics Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a bank exercising its liberty to insure hypothecated assets must cover all such assets, and failure to do so amounts to deficiency in service liable for compensation under the Consumer Protection Act.
Area Planning Authority v. Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Limited
The Supreme Court held that the Project Proponents must obtain prior State approval under the Framework Agreement before seeking planning permission, and set aside the High Court's order directing issuance of commencement certificate for a group housing scheme in the infrastructure corridor.
Arnab Ranjan Goswami v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed multiple FIRs against journalist Arnab Goswami arising from the same cause of action, upheld his freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a), allowed investigation in one FIR to proceed, and declined to transfer the investigation to the CBI absent exceptional circumstances.
FCI Labour Federation v. Ravuthar Dawood Naseem
The Supreme Court dismissed contempt petitions against FCI, holding that regularisation of workers under the Direct Payment System complies with general directions to departmentalise, and no wilful disobedience was established.
FCI Labour Federation v. Ravuthar Dawood Naseem
The Supreme Court dismissed contempt petitions against FCI, holding that regularisation of contract workers under the Direct Payment System complied with general directions to departmentalise, absent specific orders mandating the Departmental Labour System, and no wilful disobedience was established.
RAMNATH AGRAWAL v. FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the 1976 agreement was an executory agreement to lease, not a lease, and rent was payable only from actual possession after completion and approval, dismissing the appellants' claim for arrears and enhanced rent.
Jagmail Singh v. Karamjit Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal permitting secondary evidence of a Will where the original was in possession of revenue officials who failed to produce it after notice, emphasizing the need to establish foundational facts before admitting secondary evidence.
Jagmail Singh v. Karamjit Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal permitting the appellants to lead secondary evidence of a Will when the original was in possession of revenue officials who failed to produce it despite notice under Sections 65 and 66 of the Indian Evidence Act.
Foundation for Media Professionals v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
The Supreme Court upheld the necessity of internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir for national security but mandated a Special Committee to ensure proportionality and procedural safeguards balancing fundamental rights and security.
Director, Department of Archaeology and Museums, Jaipur v. Ashish Gautam
The Supreme Court allowed limited daytime use of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh for social functions with strict environmental safeguards, modifying the NGT's blanket ban to balance heritage, tourism, and wildlife protection.
Director, Department of Archaeology and Museums, Jaipur v. Ashish Gautam
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal against the NGT's blanket ban on social functions at Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, permitting regulated use with strict environmental safeguards to balance heritage conservation and wildlife protection.
South East Asia Marine Engineering and Constructions Ltd. v. Oil India Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of an arbitral award interpreting a contract clause on change in law, holding the tribunal's interpretation was not a plausible construction and thus the award was perverse and against public policy.
South East Asia Marine Engineering and Constructions Ltd. v. Oil India Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of an arbitral award interpreting a 'change in law' clause to include government circulars increasing diesel prices, holding such interpretation was not a plausible reading of the contract and exceeded the Tribunal's jurisdiction.
S. Kasi v. State
The Supreme Court held that the COVID-19 related extension of limitation periods does not affect the statutory period for filing charge sheets under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., affirming the accused's right to default bail despite lockdown restrictions.
S. Kasi v. State
The Supreme Court held that the COVID-19 related extension of limitation periods does not affect the statutory period for filing charge sheets under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., affirming the accused's right to default bail despite the pandemic.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Babbu Rathore & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that investigation defects under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act do not vitiate proceedings for IPC offences if investigated by a competent officer, restoring trial for IPC charges while quashing only the Act-related charges.
TRILOKI NATH SINGH v. ANIRUDH SINGH
A stranger to a compromise decree cannot challenge its validity in a separate suit as barred by Order 23 Rule 3A CPC; only the court which passed the decree can examine its lawfulness.
TRILOKI NATH SINGH v. ANIRUDH SINGH
A stranger to a compromise decree cannot challenge its validity in a separate suit as barred under Order 23 Rule 3A CPC; only the court which passed the decree can examine its lawfulness.
Bihar Staff Selection Commission v. Arun Kumar
The Supreme Court held that judicial re-evaluation of public service examination answers is limited and accepted expert committee recommendations to finalize results without disturbing appointments already made.