Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
GOPAL NAGAR COOPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING SOCIETY LTD v. MOHD. ASLAM @ ABU BAKAR
The Supreme Court upheld the Trial Court's well-reasoned order setting aside ex parte decrees due to non-service of summons and restored the suits for trial, setting aside the High Court's remand order.
Ferani Hotels Pvt. Ltd. v. State Information Commissioner Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court upheld the disclosure of certified copies of development plans submitted to public authorities under the RTI Act, rejecting claims of commercial confidence and intellectual property exemptions.
MINISTRY OF AYUSH v. DR. VANITHA R
The Supreme Court held that an election to fill a casual vacancy for the President of the Central Council of Indian Medicine must be for the remainder of the original term, not a fresh full term, overruling inconsistent administrative orders.
E.A. ABOOBACKER v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that the Special Tahsildar (LA), K.R.L. was not validly appointed as Collector for the Infopark land acquisition, limiting his authority to Cochin Refineries Limited acquisitions as per the 1989 notification.
E.A. ABOOBACKER v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that the Special Tahsildar (LA), K.R.L. was not validly appointed as Collector for the Infopark land acquisition, invalidating the acquisition proceedings conducted without a proper government notification.
Dalip Kaur v. Ram Kishan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a gift deed executed by a widow under Punjab customary Hindu law, affirming the legal heir's entitlement to possession of a one-third share in the property.
Dalip Kaur v. Ram Kishan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a gift deed executed by a widow under Punjab customary law, affirming the legal heir's entitlement to possession of a one-third share in the property.
State of Orissa v. Dasarathi Meher
The Supreme Court held that the term "Kulis" in the Scheduled Tribes list includes the "Kuli" community, affirming that courts must interpret such entries to reflect legislative intent without altering the notified lists.
Aseer Jamal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the adequacy of the Right to Information Act's provisions ensuring access to information for illiterate, visually impaired, and economically disadvantaged persons, dismissing the petition without further directions.
M. SIDDIQ v. MAHANT SURESH DAS
The Supreme Court upheld the Ismail Faruqui judgment affirming that mosques are not essential religious practices immune from State acquisition, dismissing the appellants' plea for reconsideration.
M. SIDDIQ v. MAHANT SURESH DAS
The Supreme Court upheld the binding nature of the Ismail Faruqui judgment, affirming the State's power to acquire places of worship and clarifying that worship at every mosque is not an essential religious practice under Article 25 of the Constitution.
Archana Rathore v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed appellants to raise all contentions in pending challenges to subsequent amendments, directing the High Court to decide on merits uninfluenced by prior orders.
Archana Rathore v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed appellants to raise all contentions against subsequent amendments before the High Court, holding that prior orders upholding earlier amendments do not bar fresh challenges.
Swapnil Tripathi v. Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court recognized the importance of live streaming constitutional cases for public access but emphasized the need for a balanced regulatory framework to safeguard judicial dignity and privacy before implementation.
Swapnil Tripathi v. Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court acknowledged the importance and feasibility of live streaming constitutional cases but emphasized the need for a balanced regulatory framework to safeguard privacy, dignity, and public order before implementation.
Uttaradi Mutt v. Raghavendra Swamy Mutt
The Supreme Court held that additional evidence on appeal must be allowed with judicial discretion and remand to the trial court is permissible only under specific provisions, directing the High Court to have the first appellate court record and consider such evidence before deciding the appeal.
NANAK v. NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeals and directed payment of enhanced compensation at Rs. 297 per square yard for land acquired by NOIDA, ensuring parity with compensation previously awarded for similar land.
NANAK (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS v. NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR.
The Supreme Court allowed enhancement of compensation for land acquired by NOIDA, directing payment at the same rate previously awarded for similarly situated land under the same notification.
Super Bazar Karamchari Dalit Sangh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court recalled its earlier refund order in a failed revival of Super Bazar due to procedural irregularities and incomplete facts, directing a fresh hearing with all stakeholders to ensure a fair determination of amounts due to the managing bidder.
Super Bazar Karamchari Dalit Sangh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court recalled its earlier refund order in the failed revival of Super Bazar due to procedural irregularities and non-joinder of parties, directing a fresh hearing to protect all stakeholders' interests.