Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
Sushil Pandey v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court directed recasting of seniority for Assistant Radio Officers by treating promotees and direct recruits as entering the cadre on a common date, upholding combined selection list principles under the 1979 Rules.
Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Supreme Court struck down discriminatory exclusions in Section 10(26AAA) of the Income Tax Act, holding that all Indians settled in Sikkim before 1975 and Sikkimese women marrying non-Sikkimese after 2008 are entitled to equal income tax exemption under the Constitution.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, rejecting challenges on grounds of excessive delegation, violation of fundamental rights, and procedural flaws.
Vivek Narayan Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2016 demonetization notification under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, affirming the Central Government's power to demonetize all series of specified bank notes and limiting judicial interference in economic policy decisions.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the plaintiff failed to prove legal ownership and title to the disputed property, affirming that the burden of proof lies on the party asserting ownership in a civil suit for possession.
Smriti Debbarma v. Prabha Ranjan Debbarma and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal in a title suit over 'Khosh Mahal' property, holding that failure to prove legal ownership and possession mandates dismissal despite defendants' inability to establish title.
STATE BANK OF INDIA & ORS. v. KAMAL KISHORE PRASAD
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective dismissal of a bank officer post-superannuation, clarifying that disciplinary proceedings concluded before retirement validate such dismissal without requiring extension of service or continuation of proceedings.
Union of India v. Indian Navy Civilian Design Officers Association
The Supreme Court held that pay scale fixation is primarily an executive function and set aside the Tribunal and High Court orders granting pay parity between Junior Design Officers and Civilian Technical Officers, affirming limited judicial interference in such matters.
Seema Kaushal v. Dheeraj Kumar
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a divorce case from Jaipur to Kurukshetra, holding that no sufficient grounds for transfer existed when both parties reside in Jaipur and alleged threats were unsubstantiated.
Seema Kaushal v. Dheeraj Kumar
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a divorce case from Jaipur to Kurukshetra, holding that mere allegations of influence and subsequent proceedings elsewhere do not justify transfer when both parties reside in the original jurisdiction.
Delhi Development Authority v. Batti
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken or compensation tendered, overruling the earlier Pune Municipal Corporation decision.
Delhi Development Authority v. Batti
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling the earlier contrary precedent.
Panneer Selvam v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence from 7 to 5 years under Section 304(ii) IPC, affirming conviction but moderating punishment due to absence of premeditation and mitigating factors.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s. K.L. Rathi Steels Limited
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall earlier orders dismissing land acquisition appeals based on an overruled precedent, restoring the appeals for fresh consideration in light of the correct legal interpretation by a Constitution Bench.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. M/s. K.L. Rathi Steels Limited
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall earlier orders dismissing land acquisition appeals relying on Pune Municipal Corporation, overruled by a Constitution Bench in Indore Development Authority, restoring the appeals for fresh consideration.
Creative Garments Ltd. v. Kashiram Verma
The Supreme Court set aside a Labour Court award of reinstatement and back wages due to the workman's failure to report for duty and emphasized the necessity of furnishing permanent addresses for effective service in labour disputes.
Manoj Kumar Jindal v. Rajni Mahajan
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's order setting aside the reversion of a senior lecturer, holding that the relevant date for promotion eligibility is the DPC date and refusing to disturb settled service positions after a long delay.
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. is extraordinary and requires strong evidence, setting aside the High Court's remand and upholding the Trial Court's dismissal of the application against the appellant.
Vikas Rathi v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that summoning an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. requires strong and cogent evidence beyond mere suspicion, and dismissed the application to summon the appellant accordingly.