Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Union of India v. Alok Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld termination of a trainee SSE for failing prescribed training examinations, affirming that successful completion of training and passing the qualifying test are mandatory for permanent appointment under the Master Circular.
Railway Protection Force v. Prem Chand Kumar
The Supreme Court held that reserved candidates availing age or physical measurement relaxations are barred from appointment against unreserved vacancies if recruitment rules impose such embargo, but relaxation in physical standards like height does not bar selection against unreserved posts if merit cut-offs are met.
H.S. Puttashankara v. Yashodamma
The Supreme Court held that rent receipts constitute prima facie evidence of landlord-tenant relationship under Section 43 of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, and eviction proceedings cannot be stayed on disputed title issues which must be decided by civil courts.
AMIT NEHRA & ANR. v. PAWAN KUMAR GARG & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that verified and admitted homebuyer claims in insolvency proceedings must be treated as timely claims entitling possession under the Resolution Plan, setting aside lower tribunals’ orders limiting relief to partial refund.
Maha Mineral Mining & Benefication Pvt. Ltd. v. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a work execution certificate suffices to prove past experience in a consortium for tender eligibility, setting aside bid rejection for non-submission of JV agreement, and remanded the washery capacity issue for fresh consideration.
Kisan Vithoba Aakhade v. Suresh Tukaram Nerkar
The Supreme Court upheld the plaintiff's title and possession over disputed property, dismissing the appeal that challenged corrected revenue records and possession claims based on waste dumping.
Manjula v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by fixing the deceased's monthly income at Rs. 12,000 and applying established principles on multiplier, future prospects, and loss of consortium.
P. Radhakrishnan v. Cochin Devaswom Board
The Supreme Court held that a writ petitioner cannot be placed in a worse position by court directions beyond the scope of the petition without notice, setting aside the Kerala High Court's additional directions while upholding the license fee enhancement.
Malleeswari v. K. Suguna and Another
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its review jurisdiction by reappreciating facts in a partition suit amendment application, restoring the Trial Court's dismissal and emphasizing the limited scope of review under CPC.
Haryana Power Purchase Centre v. GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited
The Supreme Court upheld regulatory orders directing pro rata allocation of coal supply and costs among all power purchasers under a thermal power project, dismissing appeals challenging expert bodies' concurrent findings.
Anoop Maheshwari v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by affirming functional disability assessment, accepting income tax returns as income proof, and awarding full medical and future prosthetic expenses.
Shyam Lal v. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a utility vehicle registered and permitted to carry passengers is not restricted by a goods-only limitation clause in the insurance policy, thereby affirming the insurer's liability to indemnify the owner.
Vanita v. M/S Shriram Insurance Company Ltd
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the claimants failed to prove the involvement of the offending Tata Magic vehicle, thereby absolving the insurance company from liability to pay compensation.
Haseena & Ors. v. The United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that death occurring months after an accident requires clear evidence of causation, and dismissed the claim for compensation where expert opinion indicated death was not directly caused by the accident.
C.P. Francis v. C.P. Joseph
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot invoke Section 67 of the Indian Succession Act as a new ground at second appeal without pleadings, and upheld the validity of a duly executed will despite an attesting witness being a beneficiary.
Urmila Chand v. Sonu Chand and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant, having voluntarily accepted the compensation awarded by the Tribunal and signed the disbursement order, cannot challenge the apportionment or seek condonation of delay in filing a review petition.
Manoj Dhankar v. Neeharika
The Supreme Court granted the father limited video-conferencing visitation rights with his son residing abroad, emphasizing the child's welfare and right to maintain relationships with both parents.
SHREE NAGANI SILK MILLS PVT. LTD. v. L.D. INDUSTRIES LTD.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against a sick company restrained by BIFR are not barred per se, and summons once issued cannot be recalled without evidence, restoring the complaints for trial.
Shailja Krishna v. Satori Global Limited
The Supreme Court held that the NCLT has jurisdiction to decide oppression and mismanagement complaints including validity of share transfers and gift deeds, restored the appellant's shareholding and directorship, and set aside the NCLAT order dismissing the company petition.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S G & T BECKFIELD DRILLING SERVICES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a contractual clause barring interest on delayed payments does not bar the arbitral tribunal from awarding pendente lite interest, and upheld the arbitral award including interest from the date of claim affirmation.