Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Miss XYZ v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing an FIR alleging rape and blackmail, holding that serious allegations require full investigation and settlement agreements cannot preclude criminal proceedings.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 1 v. NRA Iron & Steel Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that service of notice on a company's authorized agent holding Power of Attorney is valid, and dismissed the application to recall an ex parte judgment passed after such valid service.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) - 1 v. NRA Iron & Steel Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that service of notice on a company's authorized representative holding Power of Attorney is valid, and dismissed the application to recall an ex-parte judgment for lack of proper service.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer v. Shikun Ram Firoda
The Supreme Court held that a Press Note permitting corrections in recruitment applications does not shift the eligibility date, and candidates not eligible as on the original last date cannot claim Ex-servicemen status thereafter.
Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer v. Shikun Ram Firoda
The Supreme Court held that a Press Note allowing correction of application forms does not shift the original eligibility date for Ex-servicemen category in Rajasthan Public Service recruitment, and candidates not eligible on the original date cannot claim eligibility thereafter.
SIRDAR K.B. RAMACHANDRA RAJ URS v. SARAH C. URS
The Supreme Court held that specific performance of an agreement to sell property executed by a power of attorney holder is enforceable only to the extent of the vendor's share, modifying the decree to grant plaintiffs half the property and setting aside the rest.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. v. Manoj Misra and Ors.
The Supreme Court modified the National Green Tribunal's direction on environmental compensation collection, directing sewerage charges to be levied by civic authorities and not through electricity bills.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. v. Manoj Misra and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's direction for sewerage charges by Delhi government but held electricity distributors cannot be compelled to collect environmental compensation via electricity bills or pass costs to consumers.
Lt. Col. Paramjit Singh Dhillon v. Harinder Singh Ghuman
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the maintainability of partition suits filed in different jurisdictions and ordered consolidation of suits to avoid multiplicity of litigation.
Lt. Col. Paramjit Singh Dhillon v. Harinder Singh Ghuman
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging jurisdictional objections and procedural applications in partition suits filed in different courts, ordered consolidation of suits to avoid conflicting decisions, and emphasized expeditious disposal.
Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India
The Supreme Court held that the definition of Adjusted Gross Revenue in telecom licence agreements is binding and cannot be challenged before the Tribunal, limiting disputes to computation of AGR on specific demands.
Union of India v. Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India
The Supreme Court held that telecom licensees cannot challenge the contractual definition of adjusted gross revenue before the Tribunal and that disputes on computation can only be raised after specific demands by the licensor.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/S Sunbeam High Tech Developers Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that illegal structures demolished without proper procedure cannot be reconstructed, reaffirming procedural safeguards for demolition and directing use of technology for urban planning enforcement.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/S Sunbeam High Tech Developers Private Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that illegal demolition without following prescribed procedure is unlawful but does not entitle reconstruction of illegal structures, and mandated strict procedural compliance and use of geomapping technology by municipal authorities.
GOVT. OF NCT DELHI v. PRADEEP KUMAR
The Supreme Court held that candidates who qualify under relaxed reserved category norms without valid local OBC certification cannot claim eligibility for unreserved vacancies, setting aside relief granted by lower courts.
GOVT. OF NCT DELHI v. PRADEEP KUMAR
The Supreme Court held that candidates qualifying CTET under relaxed OBC norms without local OBC certification cannot claim unreserved category vacancies in Delhi if they do not meet the standard qualifying marks.
Chandra Prakash Budakoti v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's finding that Khasra No.605 is barren land not covered by the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, dismissing the appellant's challenge to construction thereon, while directing enforcement action on private forest lands.
Chandra Prakash Budakoti v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's finding that Khasra Nos. 512 and 514 are private forest land attracting the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, while Khasra No.605 is barren land not covered by the Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge to construction activities thereon.
SHREE RAM URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court upheld deemed permission for construction beyond plinth level under DCR 6(4), clarified validity of commencement certificates under MRTP Act, and allowed regularisation of constructions with directions on FSI and penalties.
Rajender @ Rajesh @ Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi); Raj Kumar @ Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi); Sharda Jain v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court affirmed convictions of two accused for murder based on complete circumstantial evidence and acquitted one accused due to insufficient proof, clarifying principles on circumstantial evidence, conspiracy, and admissibility of electronic records.