Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Rambhau Ganpati Nagpure v. Ganesh Nathuji Warbe
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's second appeal, affirming that revenue maps prepared under official direction are admissible and that civil suits for possession are maintainable despite objections under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code.
Rambhau Ganpati Nagpure v. Ganesh Nathuji Warbe
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal upholding the decree for possession in a land encroachment suit, affirming the admissibility of revenue maps and civil court jurisdiction under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code.
IFCI LTD. v. SANJAY BEHARI & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that employees who voluntarily retired under the VRS-2008 with full and final settlement clauses are not entitled to pension benefits based on retrospective pay-scale revisions applicable to serving employees.
IFCI LTD. v. SANJAY BEHARI & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that employees who availed of the VRS-2008 are not entitled to enhanced pension benefits based on retrospective pay scale revisions applicable to serving employees, affirming that VRS schemes are closed packages with benefits strictly as per their terms.
Sri Ganapathi Dev Temple Trust v. Balakrishna Bhat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized entries in revenue records in favor of respondents claiming tenancy over temple land without valid mutation or tenancy rights are illegal and must be set aside in favor of the temple trust.
Sri Ganapathi Dev Temple Trust v. Balakrishna Bhat
The Supreme Court held that unauthorized possession and construction do not confer tenancy rights under land reform laws and upheld the temple trust's title by setting aside wrongful revenue entries in favor of respondents.
Krishan Chander v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition seeking release of unutilized land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, directing fresh consideration after proper notice and examination of possession and policy applicability.
Krishan Chander v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition seeking release of unutilized acquired land and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after due procedure.
Shrirang Yadavrao Waghmare v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a Judicial Magistrate for passing orders influenced by a proximate relationship, emphasizing the paramount importance of judicial integrity and rejecting leniency in punishment.
State of Odisha & Another v. Anup Kumar Senapati & Another
The Supreme Court held that employees cannot claim grant-in-aid under the repealed Orissa Grant-in-aid Order, 1994 after its repeal, as such entitlement is discretionary, conditional, and subject to timely application and economic capacity.
State of Odisha & Another v. Anup Kumar Senapati & Another
The Supreme Court held that employees cannot claim grant-in-aid under the repealed Orissa Grant-in-aid Order, 1994 after its repeal, as grant-in-aid is discretionary, subject to economic capacity, and requires timely application.
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. Sri C. Nagaraju
The Supreme Court held that a criminal acquittal does not bar departmental dismissal if departmental evidence differs and meets the standard of proof on preponderance of probabilities.
Punjab Urban Development Authority and Another v. Ram Singh
The Supreme Court overruled HUDA vs. Sunita and held that consumer fora have jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes over statutory fees charged by development authorities as arising from deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Punjab Urban Development Authority and Another v. Ram Singh
The Supreme Court overruled HUDA vs. Sunita and held that consumer fora have jurisdiction over statutory dues arising from deficiency in service by statutory authorities, except for sovereign functions.
JOSE PAULO COUTINHO v. MARIA LUIZA VALENTINA PEREIRA
The Supreme Court held that succession to properties of a Goan domicile situated anywhere in India is governed by the Portuguese Civil Code as a special Indian law, overruling the Indian Succession Act and including immovable properties outside Goa in inventory proceedings.
Union of India v. Sandeep Kumar
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of accused in a Court Martial for theft of pistols, holding that confessions before Army officers are admissible and the Armed Forces Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction in setting aside the conviction.
S. Bhaskaran v. Sebastian
The Supreme Court held that once a decree is finally confirmed by the appellate court, it cannot be re-opened in execution or revision proceedings, and set aside the High Court order allowing such re-opening on grounds of alleged fraud.
THE BIHAR STATE HOUSING BOARD v. RADHA BALLABH HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (P) LTD.
The Supreme Court held that allotment of public property must be transparent, but once accepted, the allottee cannot dispute the price fixed by the State Housing Board, setting aside the High Court's order on price recalculation.
THE BIHAR STATE HOUSING BOARD v. RADHA BALLABH HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (P) LTD.
The Supreme Court held that public property allotment must be transparent but once accepted, the allottee cannot dispute the price fixed by the authority, allowing the appellant's appeal and setting aside the High Court's order on price recalculation.
The State of Rajasthan v. Trilok Ram
The Supreme Court held that the proviso to Rule 266(3) ceased to exist after its 2011 substitution, validating the advertisement's qualification requirement and denying appointment to a candidate lacking requisite qualification on the last date.