Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit
The Supreme Court held that the Apex Society has authority to appoint the CEO of a Central Cooperative Bank under Section 54(3) read with Section 49-E(2) of the Chhattisgarh Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and set aside the High Court Division Bench's contrary ruling.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing a response under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act is mandatory and the limitation period starts from receipt of notice with the complaint copy.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing a response under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act is mandatory and the limitation period starts from receipt of notice with the complaint copy.
C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that a candidate wrongfully excluded from appointment is entitled to notional seniority from the date of appointment of others in the same selection, affirmed the existence of quotas for direct recruits and promotee officers, and upheld the Administrative Committee's jurisdiction over seniority disputes.
C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a judicial officer wrongfully excluded from appointment is entitled to notional seniority from the date of appointment of other direct recruits, recognizing quotas for direct recruits and promotee officers and affirming the Administrative Committee's jurisdiction over seniority disputes.
Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana
The Supreme Court upheld lawful modification of a layout plan under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, rejecting promissory estoppel and delay-based challenges, and protecting third-party rights in land use disputes.
Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana and Others
The Supreme Court upheld lawful modification of a layout plan under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, rejecting promissory estoppel and delay-based challenges, and validated third-party rights arising from such modification.
Tulsa Devi Nirola v. Radha Nirola
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the second marriage and nomination-based exclusive entitlement to family pension, dismissing the first wife's claim despite the settlement deed partitioning the estate.
Tulsa Devi Nirola v. Radha Nirola
The Supreme Court held that family pension under Sikkim Pension Rules is payable only to the nominated wife, and a settlement deed partitioning properties precludes claims by the first wife not nominated for pension.
Patram v. Gram Panchayat Katwar
The Supreme Court held that land described as 'shamilat patti' but not used for common village purposes is not 'shamilat deh' land and does not vest in the village common body.
Patram v. Gram Panchayat Katwar
The Supreme Court held that land described as 'shamilat patti' but not used for common village purposes is not 'shamilat deh' land and does not vest in the village common body, allowing the appellant's claim to ownership.
Internet and Mobile Association of India v. Reserve Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld RBI's regulatory authority to restrict banking services to virtual currency entities, validating the April 2018 Circular as a constitutionally permissible measure to protect financial stability and prevent illicit activities.
Internet and Mobile Association of India v. Reserve Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld RBI's statutory authority to prohibit regulated entities from dealing with virtual currencies, affirming the reasonableness of the restrictions for protecting financial stability and public interest.
Nirmala Kothari v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a claim solely on the ground of an invalid driver’s licence if the insured exercised reasonable care in employing the driver and was not guilty of willful breach of policy conditions.
State of Goa v. Narayan V. Gaonkar
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal to delete plaintiffs' names from forest land records, holding that withdrawn objections cannot confer occupancy rights and that the State's ownership of forest land prevails.
State of Goa v. Narayan V. Gaonkar
The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeal to delete plaintiffs' names from forest land records, holding that their names were wrongly recorded after withdrawal of objection and that the land belongs to the State as forest property.
N.C. Santhosh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointments must comply with the amended Karnataka Civil Services Rules prevailing at the time of application, and appointments made beyond the prescribed period can be lawfully cancelled.
N.C. Santhosh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for compassionate appointment is governed by the Rules prevailing at the time of application consideration, and appointments made beyond the prescribed period under amended Rules are invalid and liable to be cancelled.
Chief Information Commissioner v. High Court of Gujarat and Another
The Supreme Court held that third parties seeking certified copies of judicial documents must comply with High Court Rules requiring an affidavit stating reasons, and the RTI Act cannot be invoked to bypass such procedural safeguards in the absence of inconsistency.
Mangayakarasi v. M. Yuvaraj
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's dismissal of divorce petition, holding that the High Court erred in reappreciating evidence and relying on acquittal in a criminal case as mental cruelty under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act.