Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
Chhota Ahirwar v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of proof of common intention under Section 34 IPC in an attempt to murder case, emphasizing that mere instigation without pre-arranged common intention is insufficient for conviction.
M/S. NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.
The Supreme Court held that a lease granted after inclusion of land in a wildlife sanctuary is ineffective, no damages lie without proof of deprivation, and limitation principles bar the appellant's claim, dismissing the review petition.
M/S. NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition upholding that no rights could be acquired post-wildlife sanctuary notification, the second lease was ineffective, and the appellant was not entitled to damages or limitation benefits.
Mohammade Yusuf v. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide compromise decree relating to the subject matter of the suit does not require registration under Section 17 of the Registration Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Shyam Kishore Singh
The Supreme Court held that belated requests for correction of date of birth in service records after decades of acceptance and post-retirement are not sustainable, setting aside the High Court's orders granting such relief.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Shyam Kishore Singh
The Supreme Court held that belated correction of date of birth in service records after decades of acceptance is not permissible, setting aside the High Court's order granting such relief.
Kajal v. Jagdish Chand & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation to a minor with 100% permanent disability from a motor accident, applying the multiplier method and directing interest from claim filing date and secure investment of the award.
Kajal v. Jagdish Chand & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a minor with 100% physical and mental disability from a motor accident, applying the multiplier method and directing proper investment and interest on the award under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
D. Raghu v. R. Basaveswarudu
The Supreme Court held that Data Entry Operators re-designated as Senior Tax Assistants under cadre restructuring are eligible for promotion to Inspector posts under the 2002 Recruitment Rules, overruling reliance on pre-restructured rules.
SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA TIRIA v. SIBAJI CHARAN PANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed on transfer after deputation with accepted terms of junior-most seniority cannot later challenge the seniority list, setting aside the High Court's order and upholding the departmental seniority list.
SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA TIRIA v. SIBAJI CHARAN PANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed on transfer after deputation with accepted terms of junior-most seniority cannot claim seniority from deputation date, and upheld the seniority list accordingly.
Mohammade Yusuf v. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide compromise decree relating to immovable property that is the subject matter of the suit does not require registration under Section 17(2)(vi) of the Registration Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
D. Raghu v. R. Basaveswarudu
The Supreme Court held that cadre restructuring effective from 19.07.2001 merged Data Entry Operators into Senior Tax Assistants, entitling them to promotion consideration under the new 2002 Recruitment Rules, invalidating exclusionary clauses favoring pre-restructured cadres.
M/S HIGH RANGE COFFEE CURING PVT.LTD v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld that Karnataka's Industrial Policy, 1996 grants exemption only from sales tax and not purchase tax, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
പപത നീൽ വാദ്തി v. മോോാസമ്മ നബെന്ന്തിയ്ി പറ്ള്ളവര്ി
The Supreme Court upheld pension benefits including increments for a retired employee under the Employees' State Insurance Act, dismissing the Union of India's appeal against the Tribunal and High Court decisions.
Union of India v. Rosamma Benny
The Supreme Court remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to determine whether appointments through LDCE constitute direct recruitment or promotion for MACP benefits, emphasizing the need to examine relevant service rules and circulars.
Union of India and Another v. Rosamma Benny and Others
The Supreme Court remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to determine whether employees appointed through LDCE under promotion quota are entitled to MACP benefits counting past service.
MD. ALI IMAM & ORS. v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court upheld the State's retrospective cut-off date for extending pensionary benefits under the Triple Benefit Scheme to employees of deficit grant colleges, ruling it was not arbitrary or discriminatory.
MD. ALI IMAM & ORS. v. THE STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court upheld the State's reasonable cut-off date for extending pensionary benefits under the Triple Benefit Scheme, dismissing claims of arbitrariness and discrimination.
Union of India v. Gopaldas Bhagwan Das
The Supreme Court upheld that failure to issue mandatory public notices under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act invalidates acquisition proceedings, and delay in challenging such acquisition does not cure this defect.