Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Dharam Singh v. Prem Singh
The Supreme Court held that a person whose name was deleted from revenue records by competent authority during record operations cannot claim asami or sirdari rights under the 1960 Act based on unauthorized entries.
Mysore Urban Development Authority v. S.S. Sarvesh
The Supreme Court allowed restoration of a first appeal dismissed in default, emphasizing liberal construction of procedural rules to ensure substantive justice and clarifying the proper remedy against refusal to restore an appeal.
State of Gujarat v. Afroz Mohammed Hasanfatta
The Supreme Court held that while taking cognizance on police report, the Magistrate need not record explicit reasons for issuing summons, and the High Court erred in setting aside the summons order by reappreciating evidence at the nascent stage.
State of Gujarat v. Afroz Mohammed Hasanfatta
The Supreme Court held that while taking cognizance on a police report, the Magistrate need not record reasons for issuing summons and the High Court erred in setting aside the summons order by reappreciating evidence prematurely.
Vijay Raikwar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape and murder based on circumstantial evidence but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment, holding the case did not qualify as 'rarest of rare' for capital punishment.
Vijay Raikwar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for rape and murder of a minor but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment, holding that the case did not meet the 'rarest of rare' threshold for capital punishment.
Ambi Ram v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's sentence under the Prevention of Corruption Act to the time already served, enhancing the fine, by invoking the proviso allowing reduced imprisonment upon recording special reasons including age, health, and delay.
Ambi Ram v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's jail sentence under the Prevention of Corruption Act to the period already served, citing special reasons including age, health, and delay, while enhancing the fine to meet justice.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation v. Venus Alloy Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Directors receiving remuneration for discharge of duties qualify as employees under the ESI Act, making the company liable to pay contributions on such remuneration.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation v. Venus Alloy Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Directors receiving remuneration for their duties qualify as employees under the ESI Act and are liable for contribution, overruling contrary High Court decisions.
Union of India v. Sri Harananda
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directions recognizing the Railway Protection Force and Central Armed Police Forces as Organized Group 'A' Services, entitling their officers to cadre benefits and Non-Functional Financial Upgradation.
Union of India v. Harinda & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's orders recognizing RPF as an organized Group 'A' Central Service and directed grant of service benefits including NFFU, dismissing the Union of India's challenge.
Union of India v. Sri Harananda
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's direction recognizing RPF and CAPFs as Organized Group 'A' Services, mandating finalization of cadre structures and granting Non-Functional Financial Upgradation benefits.
Ritu Bhatia v. Shaharipapurti Upbhokta Mamle & Ors.
The court upheld the termination of the appellant for failing to meet the mandatory five years' experience 'as' a Company Secretary, interpreting the eligibility criteria strictly and rejecting related experience as insufficient.
Mysore Urban Development Authority v. S.S. Sarvesh
The Supreme Court allowed restoration of a first appeal dismissed in default, emphasizing liberal construction of procedural rules to protect litigants' right to be heard on merits.
Hori Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld that compensation for land acquired under the repealed 1894 Act but awarded after the 2013 Act's commencement must be determined as per the 2013 Act using the notified date of 01.01.2014, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Asgar v. Mohan Varma
The Supreme Court held that a claim for compensation under the Kerala Compensation for Tenants Improvements Act, 1958 must be raised in execution proceedings and is barred by constructive res judicata if not raised earlier.
Hori Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld that compensation for land acquired under the repealed 1894 Act but awarded after repeal must be determined based on the notified date under the 2013 Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
M/S. TATA MOTORS LTD. v. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES (SPL) & ANR.
The Supreme Court referred the question of sales tax liability on free replacement of defective vehicle parts under warranty to a larger Bench, expressing reservations about existing precedent and the applicability of credit notes as consideration.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Kanha @ Omprakash
The Supreme Court restored the conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder, holding that intention to kill can be inferred from firearm injuries even if not grievous.