Supreme Court of India
18,255 judgments
State of Punjab v. Ex. C. Satpal Singh
The Supreme Court held that dismissal based on gravest misconduct does not require prior disclosure of past misconduct in the show cause notice and upheld the disciplinary authority's order dismissing the respondent for unauthorized absence.
Tarachand Logistic Solutions Limited v. State of Andhra Pradesh
Motor vehicle tax under the Andhra Pradesh Act is leviable only on vehicles used or kept for use in a public place; vehicles confined within enclosed, restricted premises without public access are exempt from such tax.
Phireram v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 does not substitute the court's power to cancel bail for violation of bail conditions, and remanded the bail cancellation application for fresh consideration on merits.
M/S. MOTILAL AGARWALA v. STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins only upon delivery of the award to the competent party, not merely to an authorised representative, and dismissed the appeal upholding the High Court's ruling that the Section 34 application was not time-barred.
Anil Khandelwal v. Phoenix India
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against bank officers for defamation based on a clerical error in a SARFAESI possession notice, holding that prosecution without impleading the company and absent statutory vicarious liability under IPC is impermissible.
Dogiparthi Venkata Satish and Another v. Pilla Durga Prasad and Others
The Supreme Court held that suing the proprietor representing a proprietorship concern is sufficient and does not vitiate the cause of action, allowing the eviction suit to proceed despite substitution of parties.
Putai v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted accused in a brutal child rape and murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting procedural lapses in forensic evidence and investigation.
EDELWEISS ASSET RECONSTRUCTION LIMITED v. REGIONAL PF COMMISSIONER II AND RECOVERY OFFICER
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order and remanded the writ petition for fresh adjudication on the priority of EPFO dues vis-à-vis secured creditors under SARFAESI Act after impleading all relevant parties.
Khajnekar v. The State of Goa
The Supreme Court held that a minor, unintentional act does not constitute 'child abuse' under the Goa Children’s Act and granted the appellant probation, acquitting him of serious charges while confirming minor assault convictions.
Ravindra Pratap Shahi v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed High Courts to ensure timely pronouncement of judgments, reiterating that undue delay violates the principle of speedy justice and undermines public confidence in the judiciary.
Glencore International AG v. M/s. Shree Ganesh Metals
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration agreement can be binding despite one party not signing the contract if conduct and communications demonstrate acceptance, and directed reference to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Vasanta Sampat Dupare v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that it can reopen a final death sentence under Article 32 to ensure compliance with procedural safeguards mandated in Manoj (2022), setting aside the sentence and remitting for fresh sentencing with comprehensive mitigation material.
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Company Ltd. v. Saisudhir Energy (Chitradurga) Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that failure to comply with contractual procedures for extension or Force Majeure precludes relief, validating lawful invocation of performance bank guarantee and limiting regulatory authority to alter contract terms.
SRI R RAGHU v. SRI G M KRISHNA
The Supreme Court upheld a court auction sale of agricultural land despite allegations of misrepresentation and statutory prohibitions, directing additional payment and boundary survey while dismissing all appeals and contempt proceedings.
Chowdamma v. Venkatappa
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree of partition, holding that oral evidence under Section 50 of the Evidence Act and adverse inference from defendant's silence established the plaintiffs' mother's valid marriage to the deceased, entitling them to their share in ancestral property.
Conference for Human Rights (India) (Regd.) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court balanced public safety and animal welfare by modifying its directions to allow release of sterilized stray dogs except rabid or aggressive ones, mandating infrastructure creation and regulated feeding under the ABC Rules, 2023.
PALM GROVES COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. M/s MAGAR GIRME AND GAIKWAD ASSOCIATES
The Supreme Court clarified that under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as amended, revision petitions are not maintainable against execution orders and appeals under Section 27A are the proper remedy, recognizing a statutory lacuna in enforcement provisions remedied by the 2019 Act.
Union Territory of J & K v. Raja Muzaffar Bhat
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's order setting aside environmental clearances for sand mining granted without a valid District Survey Report incorporating a mandatory replenishment study, emphasizing the necessity of scientific assessment for sustainable mining.
Saldanha Real Estate Private Limited v. Bishop John Rodrigues
The Supreme Court upheld the landowner’s preferential right to redevelop slum rehabilitation land, invalidated acquisition proceedings initiated without mandatory notice under Section 13, and affirmed procedural safeguards under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act as amended in 2018.
Tarabai Nagar Co-Op. Hog. Society v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that a landowner in a Slum Rehabilitation Area has a preferential right to redevelop the land and must be given specific notice before acquisition under the Maharashtra Slums Act, invalidating acquisition without such opportunity.