Supreme Court of India
16,356 judgments
State v. M. Murugesan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by issuing directions unrelated to a bail application after granting bail, and set aside the impugned order constituting a committee for criminal justice reforms.
Uttam Chand v. Nathu Ram & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that defendants failed to prove adverse possession against the plaintiff's lawful title, setting aside the limitation bar and decreeing the suit for possession.
Uttam Chand v. Nathu Ram
The Supreme Court held that adverse possession requires clear hostile possession denying the true owner's title and set aside the High Court's finding of adverse possession, decreeing the plaintiff's suit for possession based on title.
The Executive Engineer, Nimna Dudhna Project, Selu, District Parbhani, Maharashtra v. The State of Maharashtra & Others
The Supreme Court held that interest on enhanced compensation for delayed appeals in land acquisition cases should be denied when delay is condoned without conditions, relieving the public acquiring body from liability for delay not attributable to it.
MOHD. RASHID v. THE DIRECTOR, LOCAL BODIES, NEW SECRETARIAT
The Supreme Court held that direct recruitment to municipal posts is permissible only after exhausting promotion and deputation options, and candidates do not acquire a vested right to appointment merely by appearing in the merit list.
Rajneesh Khajuria v. M/s. Wockhardt Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a termination order is deemed communicated once issued, transfers are not mala fide without proof of improper motive, and only the Labour Court has jurisdiction over termination disputes under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971.
The Executive Engineer, Nimna Dudhna Project, Selu, District Parbhani, Maharashtra v. The State of Maharashtra & Others
The Supreme Court held that while delay in preferring appeals can be condoned, claimants are not entitled to interest on enhanced compensation for the delayed period if the delay is attributable to them, and modified the High Court's order accordingly.
Gajaraba Bhikhubha Vadher & Ors. v. Sumara Umar Amad
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's partial dismissal of a Second Appeal for failure to properly consider substantial questions of law and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of appellants' rights as purchasers and related legal issues.
Gajaraba Bhikhubha Vadher & Ors. v. Sumara Umar Amad
The Supreme Court remanded a Second Appeal for proper consideration and reasoned answers to substantial questions of law concerning property rights and confirmation deeds, emphasizing procedural correctness under Section 100 CPC.
Shamsher Singh Sandhu v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed computation of retiral benefits for an officer who retired as IG under interim orders despite adverse medical categorization, while rejecting further promotion claims.
Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an employee found guilty of misconduct and whose dismissal is reduced to a lesser penalty is not entitled to salary during suspension, affirming the 'no work no pay' principle.
Om Pal Singh v. Disciplinary Authority & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an employee whose dismissal is reduced to a lesser penalty but whose misconduct is proved is not entitled to salary for the suspension period under the 'no work no pay' principle.
Padum Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for forgery based on corroborated handwriting expert opinion and direct evidence, while reducing the sentence to the period already served.
Padum Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for forgery under Sections 467 and 468 IPC based on corroborated handwriting expert opinion and direct evidence, while reducing the sentence to the period already served.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the right to life includes a clean environment and directed States and authorities to take immediate, accountable measures to prevent pollution, support farmers, and compensate affected citizens.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to a clean environment, directing States to prevent pollution through strict enforcement, financial incentives to farmers, and comprehensive pollution control measures, while holding authorities accountable for violations.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender
The Supreme Court held that major, married, and earning legal representatives can claim full compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions for statutory financial assistance only if actually received, and recalculated the compensation accordingly.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender
The Supreme Court held that major married and earning sons are entitled to claim full compensation as legal representatives under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions only for actual financial assistance received under government rules, and recalculated compensation accordingly.
RIGHTS & ORS. v. DR. RAJESH KUMAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into the child trafficking matter as the State Commission had not commenced inquiry before it, emphasizing cooperation between commissions and directing police cooperation.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into child trafficking allegations as the State Commission had not commenced an effective inquiry, emphasizing cooperation between Commissions and directing State authorities to furnish information.