Supreme Court of India
15,092 judgments
M. Arumugam v. Ammaniammal
The Supreme Court held that a mother can validly act as natural guardian to dispose of her minor daughter's individual share in coparcenary property, and such release deed is not void but voidable if not timely challenged.
Indian Bank & Ors. v. Promila & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment claims must be governed by the scheme in force on the employee's death date, and since gratuity was availed, the respondents were not entitled to compassionate employment or ex gratia payment.
MANGILAL KAJODIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court reinstated a KVS employee removed for unauthorized absence after transfer, treating the absence period as dies non but directing pay fixation with notional increments, balancing fairness and disciplinary authority.
MANGILAL KAJODIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed reinstatement of a KVS employee removed for non-joining after transfer, treating the absence period as dies non but granting pay fixation benefits, balancing disciplinary authority and fairness.
A. MAHALAKSHMI v. BALA VENKATRAM & ANR.
The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree on the ground of sub-letting, holding that the landlord proved exclusive possession by the sub-tenant and that the claimed partnership was a sham to conceal sub-letting.
A. Mahalakshmi v. Bala Venkatram & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the eviction decree on the ground of sub-letting, holding that exclusive possession by a third party without landlord's consent constitutes sub-letting under rent control law.
Myakala Dharmarajam & Ors. v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of bail, holding that vague allegations without specific evidence do not justify cancelling bail granted by the Sessions Court.
Myakala Dharmarajam & Ors. v. The State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's cancellation of bail, holding that vague allegations of witness intimidation do not justify interference with a Sessions Court's bail order absent perversity.
Ananta Kamilya v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court modified the conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the death occurred in a sudden fight without intention to kill.
Ramkhiladi & Anr. v. The United India Insurance Company & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower of a vehicle is not a third party under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act and thus cannot claim compensation from the insurer of that vehicle, limiting compensation to Rs. 1 lakh as per the insurance contract.
Ramkhiladi & Anr. v. The United India Insurance Company & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a borrower of a vehicle is not a third party under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act and thus cannot claim compensation from the insurer of that vehicle when the negligent vehicle's owner and insurer are not parties to the claim.
Purshottam Chopra & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on reliable dying declarations recorded by medical and police officers, affirming that such declarations can be sole basis for conviction even without corroboration or recording before a Magistrate.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction based on reliable dying declarations and medical evidence, affirming that procedural lapses in recording such declarations do not invalidate them if the victim was conscious and oriented.
Union of India v. Reliance Communication Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld TDSAT's order directing the Union of India to refund excess bank guarantee amounts encashed beyond admitted deferred spectrum charges after fresh guarantees were furnished by the licensees.
Union of India & Ors. v. Virendra Kumar
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with Rule 180 during Court of Inquiry does not vitiate Court Martial proceedings if the accused had full opportunity during trial and that the Armed Forces Tribunal cannot order retrial on such procedural grounds.
Union of India & Ors. v. Virendra Kumar
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance of Rule 180 during Court of Inquiry does not vitiate Court Martial proceedings if not timely objected, and the Armed Forces Tribunal cannot order retrial except on grounds of new evidence under Section 16 of its Act.
M.E. SHIVALINGAMURTHY v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order setting aside the discharge of a Director of Mines accused of criminal conspiracy for issuing mineral permits without required government sanction, allowing trial to proceed.
Union of India v. Reliance Communication Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld TDSAT's order directing the Union of India to refund excess bank guarantee amounts encashed beyond admitted deferred spectrum dues after fresh guarantees were furnished by the licensees.
M.E. SHIVALINGAMURTHY v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order refusing discharge of a public official accused of criminal conspiracy for issuing mineral permits without prior government sanction, emphasizing that grave suspicion based on prosecution material suffices at the charge framing stage.
Vijay Karia v. Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi SRL
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement in India of foreign arbitral awards under the LCIA Rules, rejecting appellants' challenges on material breach, valuation, and public policy grounds.