Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Ravindra Singh v. District Inspector of Schools
The Supreme Court upheld the denial of salary approval for an unauthorized ad hoc appointment made without following mandatory procedures during a government recruitment ban in a government-aided educational institution.
M/s Oriental Kuries Ltd. v. Lissa
The Supreme Court held that a chit fund subscription creates a debt payable in installments, and on default, the foreman can recover all future installments as a lump sum under the Chit Funds Act, 1982.
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd v. IDBI Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the NCLAT's exclusion of 90 days from the CIRP timeline and directed completion of insolvency resolution within 90 days, allowing only revised plans from shortlisted bidders to avoid liquidation of Jaypee Infratech Ltd.
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd v. IDBI Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the NCLAT's exclusion of 90 days from the CIRP timeline and directed completion of insolvency resolution within 90 days, allowing only revised plans from final bidders to avoid liquidation of Jaypee Infratech Ltd.
The Government of Tamil Nadu v. Arulmighu Kallalagar Thirukoil Alagar Koil
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Government's reserved forest notification over Alagar Hills, rejected the temple's title claim, and allowed limited forest land diversion for religious pathways with environmental safeguards.
Javed Abdul Rajjaq Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant’s conviction for murder by throttling under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the suicide claim and affirming that sole liability can be established despite acquittal of co-accused under Section 34 IPC.
Javed Abdul Rajjaq Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder by throttling under Section 302 IPC, affirming that individual guilt can sustain conviction despite acquittal of co-accused charged under Section 34 IPC.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sepoy Pravat Kumar Behuria
The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's acquittal of an army personnel by emphasizing mandatory procedural compliance in Summary Court Martial and preferring acquittal where evidence is inconsistent.
Union of India v. Lt. Col. Om Dutt Sharma
The Supreme Court held that personnel deputed from the Department of Posts to the Army Postal Service are not entitled to One Rank One Pension benefits as their service pension is governed by civil rules and they are not Defence pensioners.
Union of India v. Lt. Col. Om Dutt Sharma
The Supreme Court held that personnel deputed from the Department of Posts to the Army Postal Service are not entitled to One Rank One Pension benefits as they draw civil pensions and are not ex-servicemen under Defence pension rules.
Bansidhar Sharma v. The State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order restoring possession after dismissal of appeal, clarifying that Section 144 CPC applies only when a decree or order is varied or reversed, and affirmed the High Court's jurisdiction under Section 151 CPC to pass such orders.
Bansidhar Sharma v. The State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing restoration of possession to respondents, clarifying that Section 144 CPC applies only where a decree or order is varied or reversed, and interim possession orders do not attract Section 144.
TATA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD v. AALOK JAGGA
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of environmental clearance for a housing project located within 123 meters of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, emphasizing the State's duty to protect eco-sensitive zones under constitutional and statutory law.
Rohtas & Anr. v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for murder based on reliable eye-witness evidence and rejected their claims of investigation lapses and acquittal of co-accused as grounds for acquittal.
Rohtas & Anr. v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for murder based on trustworthy eyewitness evidence despite minor discrepancies and acquittal of co-accused, rejecting the application of falsus in uno falsus in omnibus doctrine.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Man Singh
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot alter its sentence under Section 482 CrPC after disposing of a revision petition on merits and that probation cannot be granted post-sentence without following statutory procedure.
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH v. MAN SINGH
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot alter its own sentence under Section 482 CrPC after disposal on merits and quashed an illegal probation order protecting the respondent's service career obtained by forgery.
Mrinalini Padhi v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory hereditary rights of sevaks while directing reforms and redevelopment of Shri Jagannath Temple management and facilities under judicial oversight and statutory compliance.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Murti Shri Chaturbhujnath
The Supreme Court upheld that unilateral correction of land revenue records without following statutory procedure is invalid and affirmed the Deity's ownership rights over temple lands despite government classification.
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER/ DEHAR POWER HOUSE CIRCLE BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD SLAPPER & ANOTHER v. EXCISE AND TAXATION OFFICER, SUNDER NAGAR/ASSESSING AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court held that the High Court can condone delay in filing revisions under Section 48 of the Himachal Pradesh VAT Act by applying Section 5 of the Limitation Act, as there is no express exclusion, and set aside the High Court's refusal to condone delay.