Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Akshay Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the President's rejection of a mercy petition, holding that judicial review is limited and no grounds for interference existed.
Akshay Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the President’s rejection of a mercy petition, holding that judicial review is limited and no grounds for interference existed.
Mukesh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition under Article 32 challenging the criminal conviction after all statutory and constitutional remedies were exhausted and found no merit to interfere.
Mukesh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the conviction and rejection of the Mercy Petition, affirming the finality of judicial and executive decisions after exhaustive legal remedies.
Shyam Sahni v. Arjun Prakash and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the Single Judge's order directing the respondent to deposit his passport to ensure presence and compliance in civil contempt proceedings related to a property dispute.
Shyam Sahni v. Arjun Prakash and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the Single Judge’s order directing respondent No.1 to deposit his passport to ensure presence and compliance in contempt proceedings arising from a property dispute, setting aside the Division Bench’s contrary order.
Nand Ram v. Jagdish Prasad
The Supreme Court held that a Reference Court's finding on lease termination for compensation purposes does not operate as res judicata on possession, and a landlord's suit for possession against a tenant at sufferance filed within 12 years of lease expiry is not barred by limitation under Article 67 of the Limitation Act.
Nand Ram v. Jagdish Prasad
The Supreme Court held that a prior court's incidental finding on lease termination does not operate as res judicata in a possession suit, and that a landlord's suit against a tenant at sufferance filed within 12 years of lease expiry is not barred by limitation.
Rajasthan State Electricity Board v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that additional tax under Section 143(1-A) can only be levied where there is an attempt to evade tax, and quashed the additional tax demand arising from a bona fide mistake in depreciation claim where the assessee remained in loss.
West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. M/S. Sona Promoters Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a government company is a government undertaking under the Act, but tenancy of bare land without structures does not constitute government premises, rendering eviction under the Act invalid.
West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. v. M/S. Sona Promoters Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a government company is a government undertaking under the West Bengal Government Premises Act, but tenancy of bare land without structures does not constitute government premises under the Act, rendering eviction under the Act invalid.
EX-GUNNER VIRENDER PRASAD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder by Court Martial but allowed his release after considering mitigating factors and the period of actual imprisonment served exceeding 14 years under Section 433-A Cr.P.C.
Union of India v. Annie Nagaraja
The Supreme Court invalidated the 2008 policy restricting Permanent Commissions to women SSC officers prospectively and to certain cadres, affirming their right to be considered for PCs under earlier policies and regulations.
Union of India v. Lt Cdr Annie Nagaraja
The Supreme Court held that the 2008 policy restricting Permanent Commissions to women SSC officers prospectively and to certain branches is arbitrary and invalid, affirming the binding nature of the 1999 policy and statutory regulations entitling women SSC officers to consideration for Permanent Commissions.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited v. Anil Padegaonkar
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a discharge order issued by a competent authority under service rules, setting aside the High Court's order invalidating the charge-sheet and disciplinary action.
Subodh Kumar v. Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of amendments reducing the upper age limit for departmental candidates in Delhi Police recruitment rules, holding them not arbitrary or violative of Articles 14 and 16.
Subodh Kumar v. Commissioner of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the 2013 amendments to Delhi Police recruitment rules reducing upper age limits for departmental candidates, holding them constitutionally valid and not arbitrary.
Council of Architecture v. Mukesh Goyal & Ors
The Supreme Court held that Section 37 of the Architects Act prohibits only the use of the title "Architect" by unregistered individuals and does not restrict unregistered persons from practicing architectural activities.
Council of Architecture v. Mr Mukesh Goyal & Ors
The Supreme Court held that Section 37 of the Architects Act prohibits only the use of the title "Architect" by unregistered individuals and does not bar unregistered persons from practicing architectural activities.
Sajan v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a land acquisition case by reducing the development cost deduction to 20% and enhancing compensation for electrical installations, affirming principles on valuation and deductions in land acquisition for public projects.