Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
M/s. R. K. INDUSTRIES (UNIT-II) LLP v. S.C/S.T SHIPBREAKERS ASSOCIATION
The Supreme Court held that reservation for SC and ST under the 2015 Gujarat Maritime Board Regulations applies only to plots being auctioned, not the total plots, setting aside the High Court's contrary interpretation.
Shri Badru Through L.R. Hari Ram v. NTPC Limited
The Supreme Court held that a cross objection filed under Order 41 Rule 22 CPC must be decided on merits with reasons, and remanded the case for fresh consideration of the appellants' claim for enhanced compensation in a land acquisition matter.
Hari Ram v. NTPC Limited
The Supreme Court held that a cross objection filed under Order 41 Rule 22 CPC must be decided on merits with reasons even if the main appeal is dismissed, and remanded the case for fresh consideration of compensation enhancement claims under the Land Acquisition Act.
Sopan v. Syed Nabi
The Supreme Court held that a sale deed without an embedded condition of reconveyance cannot be treated as a mortgage by conditional sale under Section 58(c) of the Transfer of Property Act, dismissing the suit for redemption of mortgage and restoring the lower appellate court's decision.
State of Orissa v. Mamata Sahoo & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that inspections and complaints under the PC and PNDT Act by duly authorized Executive Magistrates are valid, setting aside the High Court's quashing of proceedings for lack of authorization.
STATE OF ORISSA v. MAMATA SAHOO
The Supreme Court held that an inspection and complaint under the PC and PNDT Act by an Executive Magistrate authorized by the District Magistrate is valid, setting aside the High Court's quashing of proceedings for lack of authorization.
State of M.P. v. Dungaji
The Supreme Court restored lower courts' findings that customary divorce was not proved and upheld the Competent Authority's order declaring land as surplus, holding the civil suit challenging it non-maintainable under the Ceiling Act.
Rajasthan State v. Mahesh Kumar and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to the prosecution's failure to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
State of Rajasthan v. Mahesh Kumar @ Mahesh Dhaulpuria & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstantial evidence.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v. MOHAMMAD BADRUDDIN
The Supreme Court clarified the application of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings post-42nd Amendment, restored a reversion punishment, and remanded a removal order for reconsideration due to procedural lapses, emphasizing the delinquent’s right to receive the Inquiry Report and communication of reasons for disagreement.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v. MOHAMMAD BADRUDDIN
The Supreme Court clarified the application of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings post-42nd Amendment, restored a reversion punishment, and remanded a removal order for reconsideration due to procedural lapses without reinstatement as the delinquent had superannuated.
Chaman Lal v. Kamlawati
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the entire land was gifted under the deed, dismissing the appeal and affirming the jurisdiction to rely on authenticated translations in second appeals.
Chaman Lal v. Kamlawati
The Supreme Court upheld the gift deed conveying the entire land to the donee, dismissing the appeal and affirming the High Court's jurisdiction to verify the document's translation in a second appeal.
Munawwar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Munawwar for kidnapping and murdering a child, affirming the applicability of the 'last seen together' principle supported by confession and corroborative evidence.
Munawwar v. Uttar Pradesh State
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and murder of a child based on credible eyewitness testimony, recovery of the body, and a valid application of the 'last seen' theory, dismissing the appeal.
Munawwar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and murder of a child, affirming the application of the last seen principle supported by direct evidence and recovery of the victim's body.
Dr. S. Kumar & Ors. v. S. Ramalingam
The Supreme Court held that a prior easement right of passage granted by sale deed prevails over a subsequent exclusive right, allowing common use of the disputed pathway.
Dr. S. Kumar & Ors. v. S. Ramalingam
The Supreme Court held that a prior easement right reserved in an earlier sale deed prevails over a later exclusive right granted, allowing common use of the disputed passage by both parties.
Sudin Dilip Talaulikar v. Polycab Wires Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that conditional leave to defend in a summary suit cannot be granted solely on existence of commercial dealings without proper consideration of a substantial defence, and granted unconditional leave to defend to the appellant.
Sudin Dilip Talaulikar v. Polycab Wires Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that conditional leave to defend in a summary suit requires proper exercise of discretion considering all materials, and granted unconditional leave to defend where substantial defence and triable issues existed despite past commercial dealings.