Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
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.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the declaration of fragmented land parcels as protected forest while allowing protection for certain pre-1996 encroachments used for public and residential purposes, subject to statutory procedures under the Forest Rights Act.
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.
Tankadhar Tripathy v. Dipali Das
The Supreme Court held that substantial compliance with the affidavit requirement under Section 83(1)(c) RP Act suffices, defects are curable, and remitted the matter for the High Court to examine and allow rectification before trial.
The Transmission Corporation of Telangana State Limited & Anr. v. Chukkala Kranthi Kiran & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld TS-Transco's cancellation of earlier recruitment notifications post-bifurcation and allowed a fresh recruitment process, holding no vested right to appointment existed for candidates merely in the select list.
Iqbal Ahmed v. Abdul Shukoor
The Supreme Court held that appellate courts must examine pleadings before allowing additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27(1) CPC and remanded the case for fresh consideration accordingly.
C.L. Gupta Export Ltd. v. Adil Ansari
The Supreme Court struck down the NGT's Rs. 50 crore penalty based on turnover and its PMLA investigation direction, affirming that environmental compensation must be proportionate and within the Tribunal's jurisdiction.
Kavin v. P. Sreemani Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act for a claimant with 100% permanent disability, restoring and increasing amounts for future medical expenses, attendant charges, and other heads, setting aside the High Court’s reductions.
Shah Samir Bharatbhai v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that contractual Assistant Professors performing identical duties as regular appointees are entitled to minimum pay scale parity with arrears and interest, affirming the principle of equal pay for equal work.
P. Maruthi Prasada Rao v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that Forest Range Officers of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Service constitute the State Forest Service eligible for promotion to the Indian Forest Service, but relief is prospective and respects seniority.
K. POUNAMMAL v. STATE
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced the sentence to the period already served, increasing the fine due to mitigating factors including delay and the appellant's age.
Syed Basheer Ahmed v. M/s. Tinni Laboratories Private Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of a specific performance decree due to a materially altered sale agreement evident on the face of the document.
Devendra Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the FIR registration under Sections 186 and 341 IPC on a complaint by a public servant under Section 195 CrPC, clarifying that mere obstruction suffices for Section 186 IPC and emphasizing proper procedural compliance in cognizance and investigation.
Union of India v. Saleem Khan
The Supreme Court upheld bail granted to an accused associated with a non-banned organization under UAPA while denying bail to another accused linked to banned terrorist groups, emphasizing the need for a speedy trial.
Neelam Kumari v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to unreliable extra-judicial confessions and incomplete circumstantial evidence failing to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
STATE BANK OF INDIA v. RAMADHAR SAO
The Supreme Court restored the disciplinary order removing the employee from service, holding that judicial review of departmental inquiries is limited to procedural fairness and the evidence supported the punishment.