Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Balkrishna Waman Zambare v. Siddheshwar Shikshan Sanstha, Dongarsoni & Ors
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and restored the School Tribunal's order condoning delay, granting the appellant an opportunity to challenge his termination despite the delay in filing the appeal.
The State of Maharashtra v. M/s Moti Ratan Estate
The Supreme Court held that periods of interim stay restraining land acquisition proceedings must be excluded in computing the statutory two-year period under Section 11A, and acquisition does not lapse if awards are declared after excluding such stay periods.
The State of Maharashtra v. M/s Moti Ratan Estate
The Supreme Court held that periods of court-ordered stay restraining acquisition proceedings must be excluded in computing the two-year limit under Section 11A of the Land Acquisition Act, preventing lapse of acquisition when award is declared after excluding such stay periods.
Mohammed Fasrin v. State Rep. by the Intelligence Officer
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in an NDPS case due to insufficient corroborative evidence supporting confessional statements and co-accused testimony.
Mohammed Fasrin v. State Rep. by the Intelligence Officer
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under the NDPS Act due to insufficient corroborative evidence beyond uncorroborated confessions, emphasizing the need for direct proof in narcotics offences.
Rashid Raza v. Sadaf Akhtar
The Supreme Court held that simple allegations of fraud in a partnership dispute do not render the arbitration clause inapplicable and directed appointment of an arbitrator, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of the arbitration petition.
Rashid Raza v. Sadaf Akhtar
The Supreme Court held that simple allegations of fraud in a partnership dispute do not render the arbitration clause inapplicable and directed appointment of an arbitrator, setting aside the High Court's refusal.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Satish Kumar Verma and Another
The Supreme Court held that the entire income including fellowship must be considered for loss of dependency, allowed a 50% deduction for personal expenses for a bachelor deceased, and upheld compensation and interest awarded to the parents.
M/s Geo Miller & Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Chairman, Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that arbitration applications filed after the three-year limitation period are barred, and mere negotiations do not extend limitation unless fully pleaded and proved.
M/s Geo Miller & Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Chairman, Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that arbitration applications filed after the expiry of the three-year limitation period are barred, affirming that the 1996 Act applies to arbitrations commenced post-1996 and that mere negotiation does not extend limitation in commercial disputes.
Vijay Nathalal Gohil v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and medical findings negating suicide.
Manjit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Sections 302/149 IPC for members of an unlawful assembly, rejecting alibi and other defence pleas, affirming vicarious liability for offences committed in prosecution of common object.
Union of India & Anr. v. Balwant Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that compensation disputes under the National Highways Act must be resolved through arbitration as per Section 3G(5), and Land Acquisition Act precedents do not apply.
M. J. Thulasiraman and Another v. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Administration and Another
The Supreme Court held that the Bakers Choultry and its rock inscription constitute a specific endowment under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, dismissing the appellants' claim of private ownership.
UBER INDIA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court dismissed Uber's appeal, holding that prima facie evidence of predatory pricing and abuse of dominant position under the Competition Act justified continuation of investigation by the Competition Commission.
UBER INDIA SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court dismissed Uber's appeal, holding that its high driver incentives resulting in losses per trip prima facie constituted abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002, and upheld continuation of investigation.
Umesh Tukaram Padwal & Anr. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants of cheating, abduction, and murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Shishupal Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court clarified the proper exercise of power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon an accused during trial, setting aside earlier orders for failure to apply the correct legal standard.
Vashdeo R Bhojwani v. Abhyudaya Co-Operative Bank Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a Section 7 insolvency petition filed beyond the three-year limitation period from the date of default is barred, rejecting the continuing default doctrine and applying the Limitation Act strictly.
Vashdeo R Bhojwani v. Abhyudaya Co-Operative Bank Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code filed after more than three years from the date of default is barred by limitation, rejecting the continuing default doctrine.