Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Syed Zainul Abedeen v. The Rajasthan Board of Muslim Wakf
The Supreme Court held that suits challenging wakf property classification under Section 6 of the Wakf Act, 1954 must be filed within one year of Gazette publication, rejecting applicability of Limitation Act Article 113 and Section 56 notice requirements, and dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation.
Civil Appeal No. 1524-1525 of 2019
The court held that a purchaser is entitled to specific performance and possession of leased property if statutory eviction and pre-emption procedures are complied with, overruling tenant's claims otherwise.
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that the appellant's rash and negligent driving caused death, affirming the requirement of direct causal link and proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Baljeet Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking condonation of a 21-year delay and enhancement of compensation in land acquisition cases, holding that such delay is excessive and the petitioners waived their rights by accepting earlier awards.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed municipal authorities and the Delhi government to implement comprehensive parking policies, clear encroachments, and adopt technological solutions to address acute parking shortages and uphold citizens' rights under Article 21.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandates comprehensive parking management reforms in Delhi, directing municipal authorities to clear encroachments, enforce parking rules, assess long-term parking needs, and adopt technological solutions to ensure orderly urban mobility and uphold citizens' rights.
Rajaram v. Jayprakash Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by an elderly person, holding that mere old age and infirmity do not establish undue influence without specific evidence, and dismissed the appeal challenging the deed's validity.
Rajaram v. Jayprakash Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by an elderly vendor, ruling that mere age and infirmity do not establish undue influence without clear evidence.
S. P. Mishra v. Mohammad Laikwadin Khan
The Supreme Court held that a partnership between two partners is dissolved by the death of one partner under Section 42(c) of the Indian Partnership Act, and thus a decree obtained by one partner is not enforceable against the legal heirs of the other partner who are not partners.
S.P. Misra & Ors. v. Mohd. Laiquddin Khan & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a partnership consisting of two partners is dissolved on the death of one partner under Section 42(c) of the Indian Partnership Act, and thus a decree obtained against the deceased partner is not executable against the legal heirs who are not parties to the partnership.
Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, a final Award under Section 11 cannot be reviewed, and Section 13A permits only correction of clerical errors within six months, quashing the unauthorized Review Award.
Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, an Award once finalized under Section 12 cannot be reviewed, and Section 13A permits only correction of clerical errors within six months, rendering the Review Award invalid.
Shailendra Rajdev Pasvan and Others v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of appellants in a murder and kidnapping case due to unreliable circumstantial evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Shailendra Rajdev Pasvan and Others v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction for kidnapping and murder due to unreliable last seen evidence, improper identification of the deceased, and incomplete circumstantial evidence.
Pranav Verma v. Registrar General of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
The Supreme Court upheld the selection process for Haryana Judicial Service exam but directed awarding grace marks to remedy strict marking, rejected re-evaluation, and refused disclosure of marks before viva-voce to ensure fairness and timely completion of recruitment.
Pranav Verma & Others v. Registrar General of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh & Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the examination process for Haryana Judicial Service but directed awarding grace marks to remedy strict marking, rejected re-evaluation, and refused disclosure of marks before viva-voce to ensure fairness and timely completion of selection.
Meeta Sahai v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that work experience for Bihar Health Service appointments includes service in any government-run hospital within Bihar, not just those run by the Bihar Government, and directed reconsideration of merit lists accordingly.
Meeta Sahai v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that work experience for Bihar Health Service appointments includes service in any government-run hospital within Bihar, not just those run by the Bihar Government, and directed reconsideration of merit lists accordingly.
Desh Raj v. Balkishan
The Supreme Court held that timelines for filing written statements under unamended CPC in non-commercial disputes are directory with discretionary condonation of delay, and allowed the appellant a final opportunity despite repeated defaults.
U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. v. Ram Gopal
The Supreme Court held that termination orders with clear reasons are speaking orders, denied parity-based reinstatement to a delayed writ petitioner, and dismissed his petition on grounds of delay and lack of similarity with a prior case.