Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Rina Rani Mallick v. Susim Kanti Mohanty & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking further enhancement of compensation for a minor child's 55% permanent disability from a motor vehicle accident, holding the High Court's award adequate and in line with established legal principles.
Pragya Prasun & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed regulatory authorities to make digital KYC processes accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities, ensuring reasonable accommodations in compliance with constitutional and statutory mandates.
SMT. M. SABITHA & ORS. v. BRAHMA SWAMULU & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that contributory negligence in a fatal motor accident should be equally apportioned between both drivers and enhanced compensation including loss of consortium must be awarded to the dependents.
ARATHY RAMACHANDRAN v. BIJAY RAJ MENON
The Supreme Court modified the interim custody arrangement, prioritizing the children's welfare over equal parental custody, and set aside the High Court's 15-day custody order for the father.
Renuka v. State of Karnataka and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings supported by medical and witness evidence cannot be quashed by conducting a mini trial at the quashing stage and restored the case against the respondent-husband for assault and cruelty under IPC.
VISA COKE LIMITED v. M/S MESCO KALINGA STEEL LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that service of a Section 8 demand notice on the Key Managerial Personnel at the corporate debtor's registered office constitutes valid service enabling initiation of CIRP under Section 9 of the IBC, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.
K. Valarmathi & Ors. v. Kumaresan
The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot reject a plaint under its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227, which is limited and cannot usurp the trial court's original jurisdiction governed by the Civil Procedure Code.
Punit Beriwala v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the quashing of FIR against respondents for cheating and forgery, holding that prima facie cognizable offences were disclosed and investigation must proceed.
Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited and Ors. v. Rajasthan Textile Mills Association and Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Cross-Subsidy Surcharge can be validly determined separately from tariff determination based on prevailing tariff rates, restoring the State Commission's order and setting aside the APTEL judgment.
Shardhamma & Anr. v. The Dy. Commissioner
The Supreme Court held that applications under Section 5 of the PTCL Act must be filed within a reasonable time, dismissed a delayed claim for restoration of land, upheld the validity of a sale deed made after the non-alienation period, and ruled that only legal representatives of the original grantee have locus standi.
SRI MALAKAPPA & ORS. v. THE IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED & ANR.
The Supreme Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by recognizing partial dependency of the husband, applying a 40% addition for future prospects, and awarding loss of consortium to children, thereby ensuring just compensation.
Amarveer Kaur and Ors. v. Reliance General Insurance Company Limited and Ors.
The Supreme Court held the insurer liable to pay enhanced compensation for motor accident death despite invalid driver’s license, allowing recovery from the vehicle owner and awarding loss of consortium to spouse, children, and parents.
Rutu Mihir Panchal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of pecuniary jurisdiction provisions in the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, based on consideration paid, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and discrimination under Article 14.
S.D. Jayaprakash v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that contractual service must be counted for pension benefits under Rule 17 of the Pension Rules upon regularisation, directing the Union of India to grant pension accordingly.
State of U.P. & Another v. Bhavna Tiwari & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld reforms to prevent seat blocking in NEET-PG counselling, modified excessive compensation awarded to candidates, and issued directions to ensure transparent, merit-based medical admissions.
Filomena Saldanha v. Sunil Kohli
The Supreme Court held that applications to clarify court orders must be confined to correcting clerical errors and parties must be given a fair hearing, setting aside the High Court's orders and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
SHYAM NANDAN MEHTA v. SANTOSH KUMAR
The Supreme Court held that a discrepancy in caste category in TET and recruitment documents without evidence of manipulation or undue advantage does not invalidate a candidate's appointment.
KAMAL DEV PRASAD v. MAHESH FORGE
The Supreme Court held that disability compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act must consider cumulative functional loss from multiple injuries, allowing 50% disability and enhanced compensation over the High Court’s 34% assessment.
P. Kumarakurubaran v. P. Narayanan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that limitation issues involving date of knowledge are mixed questions of fact and law that cannot be decided summarily under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, restoring the suit for trial.
K. P. Tamilmaran v. The State by Deputy Superintendent of Police
The Supreme Court upheld convictions in a caste-based honour killing case, clarifying the evidentiary value of hostile and interested witnesses, affirming wide judicial discretion under Section 311 CrPC, and commuting a death sentence to life imprisonment.