Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. National Bulk Handling Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's liability under a Fidelity Guarantee Insurance Policy where employee involvement in loss was established and claim was timely lodged after investigation.
Balwant Singh v. Dungar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld a family partition arbitral award made by mutually appointed arbitrators, rejecting procedural objections and recording a subsequent settlement modifying the award.
Balwant Singh v. Dungar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a mutually agreed arbitral award in a family partition dispute, dismissing objections of procedural irregularity and making the award rule of the court.
Malluru Mallappa v. Kuruvathappa
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cryptic dismissal of a first appeal for specific performance, emphasizing the appellate court's duty to reappreciate evidence and comply with Order XLI Rule 31 CPC, and remanded the case for fresh disposal.
Usha Ananthasubramanian v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the NCLT and NCLAT lacked jurisdiction to freeze the appellant’s assets under company law provisions relating to mismanagement of a different company, setting aside the asset freeze orders.
M/S. GOLDEN EARTH GROVES LTD v. M/S. ION EXCHANGE ENVIRO FARMS LTD
The Supreme Court held that improper service of summons in execution proceedings invalidates ex-parte orders and auction sales, restoring the case for fresh hearing and allowing settlement of the decree amount.
Government of India v. Sitakant S. Dubhashi
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 01.08.2002 cut-off date for eligibility under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme for Goa Liberation Movement participants, dismissing the claim of a petitioner who received State pension after that date.
Sakkubai v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 1988 notification declaring Virupapura Gaddi a protected area under the 1961 Act and affirmed the HWHAMA's authority under the Hampi Act to demolish illegal constructions violating heritage conservation laws.
Sakkubai v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a 1988 notification declaring Virupapura Gaddi a protected archaeological area and affirmed the Hampi Authority's power to demolish illegal commercial constructions violating heritage protection laws.
BRIG. NALIN KUMAR BHATIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that non-empanelment for promotion must comply with the Army's promotion policy and quantification system, allowing judicial review to prevent arbitrary denial of promotion.
Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, Goa v. M/S Adani Exports Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 130A of the Customs Act, the High Court has discretion and is not mandatorily required to direct the Appellate Tribunal to refer questions of law.
Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, Goa v. M/S Adani Exports Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that under Section 130A(4) of the Customs Act, the High Court has discretion, not a mandatory duty, to call for a statement from the Appellate Tribunal before deciding an application to refer a question of law.
The State of Meghalaya v. Melvin Sohlangpiaw
The Supreme Court held that under the 6th Schedule, the District Council Court has exclusive jurisdiction to try serious criminal offences involving Scheduled Tribes in autonomous districts, dismissing the State's appeal against case transfer.
The State of Meghalaya v. Melvin Sohlangpiaw
The Supreme Court held that under the 6th Schedule to the Constitution, the District Council Court has exclusive jurisdiction to try serious criminal offences involving Scheduled Tribe parties in autonomous tribal areas, dismissing the State's appeal against transfer of trial.
Sridhar & Anr v. N. Revanna & Ors
The Supreme Court held that a condition in a gift deed absolutely restraining alienation is void under Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and upheld the validity of sale deeds executed by the donee.
Rajeev Kourav v. Baisahab
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC by improperly assessing inadmissible evidence and restored the trial for alleged abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC.
Arun Singh & Others v. State of U.P. through its Secretary & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the charge sheet under Section 493 IPC for lack of prima facie offence but upheld prosecution under the Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming that compromise does not justify quashing non-compoundable offences against society.
Arun Singh & Others v. State of U.P. through its Secretary & Another
The Supreme Court quashed the charge sheet under Section 493 IPC for lack of prima facie offence but upheld charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act, affirming that compromise does not justify quashing non-compoundable serious offences.
State of U.P. & Ors. v. Virendra Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court referred to a larger Bench the question of whether the State Government has jurisdiction to issue directions on service conditions of employees of the U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad, overruling aspects of its earlier judgment in State of U.P. vs. Preetam Singh.
Kantaru Rajeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association
The Supreme Court held that it can refer questions of constitutional law to a larger bench during pending review petitions arising from writ petitions under Article 32, affirming its plenary jurisdiction and clarifying procedural aspects of review petitions challenging religious practices.