Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Pravakar Mallick & Anr. v. The State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a Government Resolution granting consequential seniority to SC/ST promotees without valid legislation or executive order under Article 16(4A), reaffirming the "Catch Up Rule" and constitutional mandates for reservation in promotion.
Pravakar Mallick & Anr. v. The State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a State Government Resolution granting consequential seniority to SC/ST promotees without valid legislation or executive order complying with Article 16(4A), reaffirming the applicability of the 'Catch Up Rule'.
Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of teacher appointments under Himachal Pradesh government schemes made to fill urgent vacancies despite initial irregularities, dismissing delayed challenges and allowing regularisation based on long service and acquired qualifications.
Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s dismissal of challenges to teacher appointments made under special government schemes, allowing regularization of long-serving appointees despite initial irregularities.
Sushilaben Indravadan Gandhi v. The New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the Gujarat High Court's judgment, holding that the insurance company is liable to honor the petitioners' valid claim under the policy.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Mohani Devi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary retirement requires acceptance by the employer and resignation accepted with terminal benefits cannot be treated as voluntary retirement, but gratuity is payable on resignation after qualifying service.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Mohani Devi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary retirement requires acceptance by the employer and resignation once accepted cannot be converted into voluntary retirement, but gratuity is payable upon resignation after qualifying service.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP qualify as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and are taxable under the lower rate Entry 88 of Schedule IV of the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act, 2005.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP qualify as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and are taxable under the lower rate Entry 88 of Schedule IV of the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act, 2005.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan v. Speaker Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
The Supreme Court held that the Governor cannot direct a floor test in a running Assembly without a motion of no confidence and that acceptance of MLA resignations lies exclusively with the Speaker after due inquiry.
The Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. AMR Dev Prabha
The Supreme Court held that judicial review of tender processes is limited to illegality and procedural impropriety affecting public law rights, dismissed the writ petition challenging the auction resumption due to technical issues, and upheld the contract award to the successful bidder.
Ramjit Singh Kardam v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a flawed PTI selection by Haryana Staff Selection Commission, emphasizing that selection criteria must be fixed collectively by the Commission and not altered arbitrarily, and that candidates unaware of criteria are not estopped from challenging the process.
Ramjit Singh Kardam v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a flawed PTI selection by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission due to arbitrary alteration of criteria by the Chairman alone, affirming candidates' right to challenge undisclosed and unfair selection processes.
P. GOPINATHAN PILLAI v. UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that an employee of a self-supporting centre not maintained by the University is not a 'teacher' under the Kerala University Act and is not entitled to retirement benefits applicable to University teachers.
P. GOPINATHAN PILLAI v. UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that an employee of a self-supporting centre not instituted or maintained by the University is not a 'Teacher' under the Kerala University Act and thus not entitled to retirement benefits applicable to University teachers.
In Re: Guidelines for Court Functioning Through Video Conferencing During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Supreme Court authorized and issued guidelines for the use of video conferencing in courts during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continued access to justice while maintaining public health safety.
New Delhi Television Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that reopening of income tax assessment requires valid reasons and proper invocation of extended limitation provisions, quashing the reopening notice for failure to disclose reliance on the second proviso to Section 147.
Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited v. The Tata Power Company Limited Distribution & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that 2x110 kV lines remain transmission assets under TPC-T's license until formally amended, and directed regulatory authorities to decide pending license amendment before adjudicating wheeling charges dispute.
Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited v. The Tata Power Company Limited Distribution & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that 2x110 kV lines remain transmission assets until the transmission license is amended, setting aside the Tribunal's order allowing wheeling charges by the distribution licensee and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Union of India v. R. Thiyagarajan
The Supreme Court held that deputation allowance for personnel deputed to NDRF is payable only from the date control shifted to NDRF, and High Courts cannot grant relief with nationwide effect beyond their jurisdiction.