Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
Kantaru Rajeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association
The Supreme Court held that it can refer questions of constitutional law to a larger bench in pending review petitions arising from writ petitions under Article 32, affirming the maintainability of such reviews and clarifying the scope of judicial review over religious practices.
Prathvi Raj Chauhan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 18 and 18A of the SC/ST Act excluding anticipatory bail, recalled procedural safeguards imposed earlier, and affirmed courts' power to prevent misuse without diluting protective discrimination.
PRATHVI RAJ CHAUHAN v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 18 and 18A of the SC/ST Act barring anticipatory bail, recalled judicial directions requiring approval for arrest and preliminary enquiry, and emphasized protective discrimination and judicial safeguards against misuse.
Atma Ram v. Charanjit Singh
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a suit for specific performance originally filed as a mandatory injunction suit with insufficient court fee, emphasizing the necessity of proper procedural compliance and continuous readiness and willingness under the Specific Relief Act.
Mukul Agrawal and Others v. State of U.P. and Another
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings for forgery after the civil appellate court conclusively held the disputed agreement was genuine, emphasizing that continuation of prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Rajeshbhai Muljibhai Patel and Others v. State of Gujarat and Another
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging forgery pending civil adjudication but restored the cheque dishonour case under Section 138 N.I. Act, emphasizing statutory presumption and trial necessity.
Rajeshbhai Muljibhai Patel and Others v. State of Gujarat and Another
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR alleging forgery pending civil adjudication but restored the cheque dishonour case under Section 138 N.I. Act, emphasizing the statutory presumption and need for trial.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation v. Krishan Gopal
The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration the legal principles on regularisation of temporary workmen under ONGC's Certified Standing Orders and unfair labour practices, emphasizing the applicability of Umadevi and statutory limits on regularisation.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation v. Krishan Gopal
The Supreme Court held that the PCLU decision on automatic regularisation of temporary ONGC workmen after 240 days' service requires reconsideration in light of constitutional principles and prior precedents, and referred the batch of appeals to a larger Bench.
Nitesh Kumar Pandey v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling invalidating the introduction of a computer efficiency test mid-way in the Gram Rojgar Sahayak recruitment process, holding such alteration unauthorized and candidates not estopped from challenging it.
Nitesh Kumar Pandey v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision invalidating the introduction of a computer efficiency test mid-way in the recruitment process for Gram Rojgar Sahayak, holding that such alteration of selection criteria without authority is impermissible.
Mukesh Kumar & Anr. v. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State is not constitutionally bound to provide reservation in promotions and may decide not to do so without collecting quantifiable data, setting aside the High Court's directions to the contrary.
Mukesh Kumar & Anr. v. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State Government is not constitutionally bound to provide reservation in promotions and may decide not to do so without collecting quantifiable data on adequacy of representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
INFINITY INFOTECH PARKS LIMITED v. SHIVA JUTE MILLS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal setting aside the High Court order and directed the sub-lessee to pay interim lease rent, maintenance, and electricity charges as a condition for restoration of electricity supply.
INFINITY INFOTECH PARKS LIMITED v. SHIVA JUTE MILLS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal setting aside the High Court's order restoring electricity without payment, directing the sub-lessee to pay outstanding lease rent, maintenance, and electricity charges as a condition for restoration.
Parmeshwar Nanda v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that service under a temporary government scheme does not qualify as pensionable service unless specifically declared, and employees absorbed as fresh appointees cannot count prior service for pension or seniority.
Parmeshwar Nanda v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that service under a temporary government scheme does not qualify as pensionable government service absent explicit State declaration, dismissing appeals seeking pension benefits for such service.
Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Priya Paul
The Supreme Court upheld the insurance claim for a fatal glider accident, ruling that the glider was a duly licensed standard aircraft, the deceased was a fare-paying passenger, and the operator was an air charter company, thus falling within the Policy coverage.
State Bank of India and Anr v. New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that the bank cannot be held liable to pay an insurance claim when the borrower accepted the consumer forum's order and settled with the bank, placing liability solely on the insurer.
State Bank of India and Anr v. New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that the bank cannot be held liable for an insurance claim when the borrower accepted a consumer forum order directing the bank only to forward the claim and had settled all claims with the bank, affirming that insurance liability lies with the insurer.