Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Ajith K & Ors. v. Aneesh K.S. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that the Diploma in Health Inspectors Course is not an equivalent or higher qualification to the prescribed Sanitary Inspectors' Certificate under Kerala service rules, dismissing appeals challenging exclusion of DHIC holders from recruitment shortlists.
Ajith K & Ors. v. Aneesh K.S. & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the exclusion of candidates with a DHIC qualification from Junior Health Inspector Grade-II shortlists, holding that the DHIC was not recognized as equivalent or higher under the applicable service rules.
Pramod Suryabhan Pawar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on the basis that the complainant's consent was not vitiated by a false promise of marriage, emphasizing that mere breach of promise does not constitute rape under Section 376 IPC.
Prabhakar Gones Prabhu Navelkar v. Saradchandra Suria Prabhu Navelkar
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the plaintiffs' title was contingent on a condition precedent not fulfilled, their rights were extinguished by limitation and acquiescence, and the 1969 partition deed excluding them was valid.
Prabhakar Gones Prabhu Navelkar v. Saradchandra Suria Prabhu Navelkar
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the plaintiffs' claim to shares in family properties was barred by limitation and prescription, affirming the finality of inventory proceedings and registration in favor of other family members.
Abdullakoya Haji & Ors. v. Rubis Tharayil & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that plaintiffs must prove continuous readiness and willingness with full financial capacity for specific performance, setting aside the High Court's decree and restoring the Trial Court's dismissal with directions for refund of advance with interest.
Abdullakoya Haji & Ors. v. Rubis Tharayil & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that specific performance requires continuous readiness and willingness including full payment capacity, set aside the High Court decree granting specific performance, and restored the Trial Court decree directing refund of advance with interest.
Shakeena & Anr. v. Bank of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that sale of secured assets under SARFAESI Act is complete upon issuance of sale certificate without need for registration, extinguishing the borrower's right of redemption if dues are not tendered before auction date.
Shakeena & Anr. v. Bank of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that sale of secured assets under SARFAESI Act is complete upon issuance of sale certificate without mandatory registration, extinguishing the borrower's right of redemption if dues are not tendered before the auction date, and dismissed the appellants' challenge to the auction sale.
M/S NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant was not entitled to damages for deprivation of land use under the wildlife sanctuary notification due to lack of unlawful deprivation and bar of limitation.
M/S NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS DEPARTMENT
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant had no enforceable rights against the State post sanctuary notification, the suit for damages was barred by limitation, and lawful State action under the Wild Life (Protection) Act does not attract liability without proof of unlawful conduct.
Mustafa v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that under the United Provinces Excise Act, the Collector exclusively has jurisdiction to confiscate vehicles used in illicit liquor transportation, independent of criminal prosecution, and the Magistrate has no power to order release or confiscation contrary to the Act.
Mustafa v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that under the United Provinces Excise Act, the Collector exclusively has jurisdiction to order confiscation of vehicles used in illicit liquor transportation, independent of criminal prosecution and overriding the Magistrate's powers under the CrPC.
M/s Kut Energy Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. The Authorized Officer, Punjab National Bank, Large Corporate Branch, Ludhiana & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a deposit made with the Court as bona fide support for a settlement proposal under SARFAESI proceedings is not a secured asset or debt and must be refunded if the proposal is rejected and the writ petition dismissed.
Tilak Raj Bakshi v. Avinash Chand Sharma
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a family settlement restricting sale without written concurrence and first preference to brothers, held that failure to act on a reasonable offer results in loss of preferential right, and clarified limits on specific performance and possession rights in family property disputes.
Tilak Raj Bakshi v. Avinash Chand Sharma
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a family settlement clause granting preferential purchase rights but held that failure to act on a reasonable offer results in loss of such right and set aside the High Court's finding of vagueness, while denying specific performance and possession against a tenant.
Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd. v. Krishna Nath A.
The Supreme Court held that termination of winding up proceedings under Section 109 does not bar continuation of recovery proceedings against defaulting members, allowing the liquidator Bank to proceed with recovery despite expiry of the liquidation period.
Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd. v. Krishna Nath A.
The Supreme Court held that expiry of the winding up period under Section 109 does not bar recovery proceedings against defaulting members, allowing the cooperative bank to continue recovery despite termination of liquidation.
Guruviah v. The State
The Supreme Court upheld convictions of village assistants under the Prevention of Corruption Act based on circumstantial evidence and presumption under Section 20, rejecting their defense of bonafide belief.
Guruviah v. The State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of village assistants for accepting illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act, applying the presumption under Section 20 and rejecting their bonafide belief defence.