Supreme Court of India

15,089 judgments

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M/s Trimex Sands Pvt. Limited v. Union of India

25 Apr 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order disposing a writ petition based on an incorrect statement by counsel and restored the petition for fresh adjudication on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant writ petition statement by counsel incorrect briefing disposal on merits

M/s Trimex Sands Pvt. Limited v. Union of India

25 Apr 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order disposing a writ petition solely on a counsel's statement based on incorrect briefing and restored the petition for fresh adjudication on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant writ petition disposal on statement merits adjudication incorrect briefing

Hirabai Thr. L.Rs. v. Ramniwas Bansilal Lakhotiya

25 Apr 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Dinesh Maheshwari

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a sale of ancestral property by the Karta for legal necessity binds all family members and that the decree in favor of purchasers is binding on non-parties who failed to challenge it within limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed ancestral property sale deed Karta legal necessity

Hari Steel and General Industries Ltd. v. Daljit Singh

24 Apr 2019 · R. Banumathi; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court held that judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear and unconditional admissions within the suit, and serious factual disputes including forgery allegations preclude such judgment without trial, especially in suits for specific performance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions specific performance readiness and willingness

Hari Steel and General Industries Ltd. v. Daljit Singh

24 Apr 2019 · R. Banumathi; R. Subhash Reddy

The Supreme Court held that judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear and unconditional admissions, and serious factual disputes including forgery allegations preclude such judgment without trial, especially in suits for specific performance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admissions specific performance readiness and willingness

Union of India and Ors. v. Dharam Pal

24 Apr 2019 · N.V. Ramana; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; S. Abdul Nazeer

The Supreme Court upheld the commutation of a death sentence to life imprisonment due to illegal solitary confinement, inordinate delay in mercy petition disposal, and failure to place relevant acquittal records before the President, affirming fundamental rights protections under Article 21.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant death sentence mercy petition solitary confinement Article 21

Delhi Development Authority v. Nalwa Sons Investment Ltd.

24 Apr 2019 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that a court-sanctioned demerger transferring leased property between public limited companies attracts liability to pay 50% unearned increase under the lease deed, irrespective of consideration or common directorship.

property appeal_allowed Significant unearned increase lease deed demerger transfer of property

Delhi Development Authority v. Nalwa Sons Investment Ltd.

24 Apr 2019 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that a transfer of leased property pursuant to a court-sanctioned demerger between public limited companies attracts liability to pay 50% unearned increase under the lease deed, regardless of consideration or common control.

property appeal_allowed Significant unearned increase lease deed demerger transfer of property

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24 Apr 2019 · 2019 INSC 570

The Supreme Court upheld the bank's right to recover principal and interest under valid loan agreements and dismissed challenges to recovery certificates and interest calculations.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant loan recovery interest calculation recovery certificate bank dues

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24 Apr 2019
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The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of claimants to compensation with interest as per statutory provisions and quashed unlawful recovery attempts by the petitioner.

property appeal_dismissed Significant compensation interest calculation land acquisition recovery proceedings

Sardara Singh & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector

24 Apr 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquired under the Punjab Town Improvement Act, relying on prior awards in adjoining villages and awarding a uniform rate reflecting urban land value.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922 market value

Alka Shukla v. Life Insurance Corporation of India

24 Apr 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hemant Gupta
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The Supreme Court held that death due to a heart attack without bodily injury caused by an accident by outward, violent and visible means does not qualify for accident benefit under insurance policies, dismissing the appellant's claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant accident benefit insurance policy bodily injury accidental death

Alka Shukla v. Life Insurance Corporation of India

24 Apr 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hemant Gupta
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The Supreme Court held that death due to a heart attack without bodily injury caused by an accident involving outward, violent and visible means does not qualify for accident benefit under insurance policies, dismissing the appellant's claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant accident benefit insurance policy bodily injury accidental death

Dipakbhai Jagdishchandra Patel v. State of Gujarat

24 Apr 2019 · Ashok Bhushan; K. M. Joseph
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The Supreme Court held that charges under Sections 489B and 489C IPC cannot be framed solely on inadmissible statements of co-accused or police confessions without independent material, and discharged the appellant at the charge framing stage under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC Section 489B IPC Section 489C IPC charge framing

Cheriyath Jyothi v. Sainudeen

24 Apr 2019 · A.M. Khanwilkar; Ajay Rastogi

The Supreme Court held that a Lok Adalat award mandating demolition of an unauthorized structure does not bar lawful reconstruction with permission, and disputes over nuisance must be addressed through appropriate legal remedies.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Lok Adalat award demolition unauthorized building Kerala Panchayath Building Rules, 2011

Reliance Life Insurance Co Ltd & Anr v. Rekhaben Nareshbhai Rathod

24 Apr 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hemant Gupta
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The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a prior life insurance policy in the proposal form justifies repudiation of the claim within two years under Section 45 of the Insurance Act, affirming the insurer's right to avoid the contract for breach of utmost good faith.

civil appeal_allowed Significant life insurance non-disclosure proposal form Section 45 Insurance Act 1938

Reliance Life Insurance Co Ltd & Anr v. Rekhaben Nareshbhai Rathod

24 Apr 2019 · Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud; Hemant Gupta
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The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a prior life insurance policy in the proposal form within two years of policy commencement justifies repudiation of the claim without proving materiality, allowing the insurer's appeal and dismissing the consumer complaint.

civil appeal_allowed Significant life insurance non-disclosure proposal form Section 45 Insurance Act 1938

Life Insurance Corporation of India and Another v. Sunita

24 Apr 2019 · Bela M. Trivedi; Sanjiv Khanna
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The Supreme Court held that accident benefit under a life insurance policy is not payable if the policy had lapsed on the accident date and was revived only after the accident without disclosure, emphasizing strict construction and utmost good faith in insurance contracts.

civil appeal_allowed Significant life insurance policy accident benefit policy lapse revival of policy

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. MANNAT JOHAL

23 Apr 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Dinesh Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim, ruling that ex gratia payments not under statutory rules are not deductible and that the awarded interest rate is reasonable.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation pecuniary loss future prospects

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. MANNAT JOHAL

23 Apr 2019 · Abhay Manohar Sapre; Dinesh Maheshwari
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The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award in a motor accident claim, ruling that ex gratia payments by the employer are not deductible and the compensation amount with interest at 7.5% p.a. constitutes just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 just compensation pecuniary loss ex gratia payment