Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Commissioner of Municipal Administration & Anr. v. M.C. Sheela Evanjalin & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that appointment to the post of Town Planning Inspector must comply with recruitment rules and set aside the High Court's order directing appointment of a non-feeder cadre candidate based solely on qualifications.
COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & ANR v. M.C. SHEELA EVANJALIN & ORS
The Supreme Court held that appointment to public posts must follow prescribed recruitment rules and set aside the High Court's direction to appoint a non-feeder cadre employee as Town Planning Inspector.
Chintambaramma & Anr v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to failure of prosecution to prove conspiracy or direct involvement, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and proper charge framing.
Sudru v. The State of Chattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence, credible hostile witness testimony, and failure to discharge the burden under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act.
Sudru v. State of Chattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder based on circumstantial evidence and the accused's failure to satisfactorily explain the death, affirming that credible parts of hostile witness testimony can sustain conviction.
Union of India v. BGP Products Operations GmbH & Hagene Immermatt Weg
The Supreme Court admitted appeals challenging the validity of a government notification restricting domestic manufacture of the essential drug Oxytocin to public sector companies, referring key constitutional and statutory questions to a larger bench for authoritative decision.
Union of India v. BGP Products Operations GmbH & Hagene Immermatt Weg
The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of constitutional validity and scope of Central Government's power under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act to restrict manufacture of essential drug Oxytocin exclusively to public sector companies.
Ganga Vishan Gujrati v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that promotions through limited departmental competitive examinations do not entitle candidates to retrospective seniority from the year of vacancy, affirming seniority from the date of substantive appointment.
Durgabai Deshmukh Memorial Sr. Sec. School v. J.A.J Vasu Sena
The Supreme Court held that under Rule 105 of the Delhi School Education Rules 1973, the maximum probation period is two years and confirmation requires an express order; mere continuation beyond probation does not amount to deemed confirmation.
M/S SHREE DANESHWARI TRADERS v. SANJAY JAIN AND ANOTHER
The Supreme Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the statutory presumption under Section 139 was not rebutted by the respondent's evidence.
Rameshwar and Another v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court affirmed the life conviction of appellant Balaram under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC, holding that common intention suffices to sustain conviction despite contradictions in witness statements.
Union of India v. Nisar Pallathukadavil Aliyar
The Supreme Court held that the Advisory Board's opinion under the COFEPOSA Act that there is no sufficient cause for detention is binding and not subject to judicial challenge, dismissing the petition and directing release of the detenu.
Union of India v. Nisar Pallathukadavil Aliyar
The Supreme Court held that the Advisory Board's opinion under the COFEPOSA Act is advisory, not judicial, and not subject to judicial challenge, dismissing petitions against its opinion and directing release of detenus.
DR.P.S. MALIK v. HIGH COURT OF DELHI
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi High Court has exclusive disciplinary jurisdiction over subordinate judicial officers under Article 235, and the sexual harassment inquiry and suspension of the petitioner were lawful and within jurisdiction.
DR.P.S. MALIK v. HIGH COURT OF DELHI
The Supreme Court held that the Delhi High Court has exclusive disciplinary jurisdiction over subordinate judicial officers under Article 235, and the sexual harassment inquiry and suspension of the petitioner were lawful, dismissing the writ petition.
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. & Ors. v. M/s. Orion Metal Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that provisional and final assessment under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 can be made independently of criminal proceedings under Section 135 for theft of electricity, allowing parallel civil and criminal actions.
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. & Ors. v. M/s. Orion Metal Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that assessment under Section 126(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 for unauthorized use of electricity, including theft, can proceed concurrently with criminal prosecution under Section 135 and is not limited to cases seeking restoration of supply.
Jayantibhai Raojibhai Patel v. Municipal Council, Narkhed
The Supreme Court held that illegal termination warrants reinstatement with back wages as a norm, directing lump sum compensation for the appellant due to impracticability of reinstatement after retirement.
Ravinder Kaur v. Manjeet Singh
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's dismissal of a divorce petition, holding that mental cruelty requires substantial proof and irretrievable breakdown is not a statutory ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Ravinder Kaur v. Manjeet Singh
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's dismissal of a divorce petition on mental cruelty grounds, holding that irretrievable breakdown is not a statutory ground and legal actions to protect rights do not constitute cruelty.