Supreme Court of India
13,887 judgments
D. Raghu v. R. Basaveswarudu
The Supreme Court held that Data Entry Operators re-designated as Senior Tax Assistants under cadre restructuring are eligible for promotion to Inspector posts under the 2002 Recruitment Rules, overruling reliance on pre-restructured rules.
SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA TIRIA v. SIBAJI CHARAN PANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed on transfer after deputation with accepted terms of junior-most seniority cannot later challenge the seniority list, setting aside the High Court's order and upholding the departmental seniority list.
SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA TIRIA v. SIBAJI CHARAN PANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed on transfer after deputation with accepted terms of junior-most seniority cannot claim seniority from deputation date, and upheld the seniority list accordingly.
Mohammade Yusuf v. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide compromise decree relating to immovable property that is the subject matter of the suit does not require registration under Section 17(2)(vi) of the Registration Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
D. Raghu v. R. Basaveswarudu
The Supreme Court held that cadre restructuring effective from 19.07.2001 merged Data Entry Operators into Senior Tax Assistants, entitling them to promotion consideration under the new 2002 Recruitment Rules, invalidating exclusionary clauses favoring pre-restructured cadres.
M/S HIGH RANGE COFFEE CURING PVT.LTD v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld that Karnataka's Industrial Policy, 1996 grants exemption only from sales tax and not purchase tax, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Union of India v. Rosamma Benny
The Supreme Court remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to determine whether appointments through LDCE constitute direct recruitment or promotion for MACP benefits, emphasizing the need to examine relevant service rules and circulars.
Union of India and Another v. Rosamma Benny and Others
The Supreme Court remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to determine whether employees appointed through LDCE under promotion quota are entitled to MACP benefits counting past service.
MD. ALI IMAM & ORS. v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court upheld the State's retrospective cut-off date for extending pensionary benefits under the Triple Benefit Scheme to employees of deficit grant colleges, ruling it was not arbitrary or discriminatory.
MD. ALI IMAM & ORS. v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court upheld the State's reasonable cut-off date for extending pensionary benefits under the Triple Benefit Scheme, dismissing claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.
Union of India v. Gopaldas Bhagwan Das
The Supreme Court upheld that failure to issue mandatory public notices under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act invalidates acquisition proceedings, and delay in challenging such acquisition does not cure this defect.
Union of India v. Gopaldas Bhagwan Das
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of land acquisition due to non-compliance with mandatory public notice requirements under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, dismissing the appeal despite delay in challenge.
Hemiben Ladhabhai Bhanderi v. Saurashta Gramin Bank
The Supreme Court held the bank liable for deficiency of service in failing to forward insurance premiums, enhancing compensation from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs despite insurer's repudiation of the claim.
Sushil Sethi and another v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors for alleged cheating due to absence of fraudulent intent and vicarious liability, emphasizing that breach of contract alone does not constitute a criminal offence.
Sushil Sethi and another v. The State of Arunachal Pradesh and others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors for cheating under Section 420 IPC due to absence of fraudulent intention and specific allegations, emphasizing sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vinay Kumar Mittal & Ors. v. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing that depositors' claims be considered by the Committee of Creditors and Administrator without interference from prior interim orders, and dismissed appeals challenging the insolvency resolution process management.
Vinay Kumar Mittal & Ors. v. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, directing that depositors’ claims be considered by the Committee of Creditors during DHFL’s insolvency resolution, and dismissed appeals challenging interim orders restraining payments.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Yogendra Singh Jadon & Anr
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing charges under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC against respondents involved in bank loan irregularities, holding that such allegations require trial and cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage.
GHAT TALAB KAULAN WALA v. BABA GOPAL DASS CHELA SURTI DASS
The Supreme Court held that a suit filed by a Trust against its Sevadar is maintainable without compliance with Section 92 CPC and upheld the Trust's right to seek relief against the Sevadar.
Uttar Bhartiya Rajak Samaj Panchayat v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the demand for premium payment under a 2008 Government Resolution, dismissing the appeal challenging the validity of the demand despite an earlier Letter of Intent.