Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Bharat Watch Company v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a claim based on exclusionary clauses not communicated to the insured, restoring the consumer forum's award in favor of the insured for theft without forcible entry.
Ram Prakash & Anr. v. Puttan Lal & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed tenants to repair a disputed building at their own cost before eviction on grounds of dilapidation can be enforced under the U.P. Urban Building Act.
Ram Prakash & Anr. v. Puttan Lal & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed tenants to repair a disputed building at their own cost before eviction under the U.P. Urban Building Act for dilapidation is considered.
Accused X v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that while the trial court complied with pre-sentence hearing requirements, the petitioner’s post-conviction mental illness warranted commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment without remission.
Sanjay Bansal v. M/S Vipul Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that booking multiple flats does not automatically disqualify a purchaser from being a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and remanded the matter for proper adjudication after evidence.
Sanjay Bansal v. M/S Vipul Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the question of consumer status under the Consumer Protection Act cannot be decided on assumptions and restored the complaint for fresh adjudication after evidence.
Gurdev Singh and others v. Union of India and others
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing payment of a reasonable adjusted amount for property allotted under the Displaced Persons Act, balancing original valuation and current market value to effectuate sale.
Sevoke Properties Ltd. v. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that no notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act is required to terminate tenancy or maintain eviction proceedings where the lease term has expired and the tenant holds over as a tenant at sufferance, allowing the appellant's eviction suit.
Sevoke Properties Ltd. v. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered lease exceeding one year creates a monthly tenancy terminable by notice under Section 106, but where the lease term expired by efflux of time and the tenant admitted occupation for the fixed term, no notice was necessary and the eviction suit was maintainable.
Tranvancore Ltd. v. General Secretary FACT Employees Association
The Supreme Court held that the principle of res judicata applies to industrial disputes, barring re-litigation of issues already finally decided, and restored Labour Court awards dismissing references made without jurisdiction.
Tranvancore Ltd. v. General Secretary FACT Employees Association
The Supreme Court held that the principle of res judicata applies to industrial disputes, barring re-litigation of issues already finally decided, and restored the Labour Court awards dismissing the references on retirement age reduction as without jurisdiction.
Indibily Creative Pvt Ltd & Ors v. Govt of West Bengal & Ors
The Supreme Court held that police and state authorities cannot obstruct the exhibition of a CBFC-certified film without statutory authority, affirming the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression.
Indibily Creative Pvt Ltd & Ors v. Govt of West Bengal & Ors
The Supreme Court held that the State and police cannot obstruct the exhibition of a CBFC-certified film without statutory authority, affirming the constitutional protection of free speech and expression against extra-constitutional state interference.
Center of Indian Trade Unions v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to continue the judicial commission of inquiry into the Dabhol Power Project, citing long delay and non-availability of key persons rendering further inquiry futile.
Center of Indian Trade Unions v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to continue the judicial commission of inquiry into the Dabhol Power Project due to long delay and non-availability of key persons, holding that continuation would serve no useful purpose.
Atma Ram v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing a de novo trial due to violation of Section 273 CrPC, emphasizing that evidence must be recorded in the presence of the accused but such violation is curable by retrial to ensure a fair trial.
Shri N.K. Janu v. Lakshmi Chandra
The Supreme Court held that contempt proceedings cannot be used to re-litigate substantive disputes on regularization of daily wagers and dismissed the contempt application for exceeding jurisdiction.
Vijay Mohan Singh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for dowry death and murder, affirming the appellate court's power to reverse acquittal based on reliable dying declaration and re-appreciation of evidence.
Vijay Mohan Singh v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for dowry death and murder, affirming that appellate courts can reverse acquittals if the trial court's findings are patently erroneous and reliable dying declarations are proved.
Garware Wall Ropes Ltd. v. Coastal Marine Constructions & Engineering Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that courts must impound unstamped arbitration agreements and ensure payment of stamp duty before appointing arbitrators under Section 11, and the 2015 amendment does not override this requirement.