Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Bhagyan Das v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 420 IPC but modified the sentence considering the appellant's age and delay in complaint, while affirming the High Court's refusal to allow compounding due to the offence's societal impact.
The Electronic Corporation of India Limited v. M. Shivani
The Supreme Court held that employees engaged through outsourcing agencies are not entitled to age relaxation benefits meant for directly employed contract workers and dismissed the respondents' belated challenge to recruitment eligibility.
The Electronic Corporation of India Limited v. M. Shivani
The Supreme Court held that employees engaged through outsourcing agencies are not entitled to age relaxation benefits meant for directly employed contract workers and dismissed the respondents' belated challenge to the recruitment notification.
BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. v. MANILAL AMBALAL PATEL
The Supreme Court held that interest on delayed Commuted Value of Pension is payable only if a timely application under Rule 13(3) is made before retirement and set aside the order directing interest from the date of retirement where no such application was made.
BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. v. MANILAL AMBALAL PATEL
The Supreme Court held that interest on delayed Commuted Value of Pension is payable only if a timely application under Rule 13(3) is made before retirement and set aside the Tribunal's order directing interest from the date of retirement where provisional pension was granted and no pending proceedings existed.
Rakesh & Ors. v. Board of Revenue U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Bhumidhari rights vest retrospectively from the date of deposit under the 1950 Act and that the 1977 Ordinance abated pending proceedings, allowing the sale deed for Plot No. 521 but dismissing claims for Plots 243 and 503.
JAI BALAJI INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. STATE BANK OF INDIA
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for non-compliance with procedural rules on service of notice, holding that the appellant's right to be heard was violated, and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.
JAI BALAJI INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the NCLAT order for non-compliance with mandatory notice requirements, emphasizing the appellant's right to be heard and remanded the matter for fresh hearing.
Shoda Devi v. DDU/Ripon Hospital Shimla
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for medical negligence causing amputation, emphasizing just relief considering the victim's suffering and socio-economic background.
Sukumaran v. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court acquitted a forest officer charged with murder, holding that he lawfully exercised his right of private defence amid hostile witnesses and insufficient prosecution evidence.
Sudha Gupta v. DLF Ltd.
The Supreme Court held forfeiture of earnest money unlawful due to non-production of installment schedule and directed refund with compensation, while dismissing the claim for possession and specific performance under the Competition Act.
Sudha Gupta v. DLF Ltd.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's claim for specific performance under the MRTP Act, held forfeiture of earnest money unjustified, and directed the respondent to pay Rs. 30 lakhs with interest, emphasizing the limits of tribunal powers and fairness in forfeiture.
M/s Anjaneya Jewellery v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the Consumer Commission must not dismiss complaints in limine without notice unless the case is appropriate, and remanded the complaint for adjudication on merits.
Isha Distribution House Pvt. Ltd. v. Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that territorial jurisdiction challenges must be raised in the written statement and not by an application to revoke leave, remanding the case for fresh adjudication accordingly.
Isha Distribution House Pvt. Ltd. v. Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that territorial jurisdiction challenges in civil suits must be raised in the written statement and not by an application for revocation of leave under the Letters Patent Act, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
State of Tamil Nadu v. J. Doraiswamy
The Supreme Court held that discharge under Section 227 Cr.P.C. requires only a prima facie case and set aside the High Court's order discharging accused police officers in a corruption case, directing trial to proceed.
Manik Kutum v. Julie Kutum
The Supreme Court held that where the facts are clear, the revisional court can directly fix maintenance without remanding the case, and accordingly fixed maintenance for the wife and minor child, modifying the High Court order.
Manik Kutum v. Julie Kutum
The Supreme Court held that where the legal status of the wife is established and material for maintenance is on record, the court can directly fix maintenance without remanding the case for fresh inquiry.
Birla Institute of Technology v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that the retrospective 2009 amendment to the Payment of Gratuity Act includes teachers as employees entitled to gratuity, overruling its earlier decision excluding them.
Birla Institute of Technology v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that the retrospective 2009 amendment to the Payment of Gratuity Act includes teachers within the definition of 'employee', entitling them to gratuity, and dismissed the appeal challenging this entitlement.