Supreme Court of India

14,826 judgments

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GOPAL NAGAR COOPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING SOCIETY LTD v. MOHD. ASLAM @ ABU BAKAR

27 Sep 2018 · R. BANUMATHI; INDIRA BANERJEE

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant ex parte decree service of summons partition suit setting aside decree

Ferani Hotels Pvt. Ltd. v. State Information Commissioner Greater Mumbai

27 Sep 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 disclosure of development plans public authority commercial confidence

MINISTRY OF AYUSH v. DR. VANITHA R

27 Sep 2018 · ARUN MISHRA; VINEET SARAN

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Indian Medicines Central Council Act, 1970 Section 7(3) casual vacancy term of office

E.A. ABOOBACKER v. STATE OF KERALA

27 Sep 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act 1894 Section 3(c) Special Tahsildar Collector appointment

E.A. ABOOBACKER v. STATE OF KERALA

27 Sep 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Acquisition Act, 1894 Collector appointment Special Tahsildar (LA), K.R.L. Section 3(c)

Dalip Kaur v. Ram Kishan

27 Sep 2018 · N. V. Ramana; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

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.

property appeal_dismissed Significant gift deed family arrangement limited estate reversioner

Dalip Kaur v. Ram Kishan

27 Sep 2018 · N. V. Ramana; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

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.

property appeal_dismissed Significant gift deed family arrangement limited owner customary Hindu law

State of Orissa v. Dasarathi Meher

27 Sep 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta
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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.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Scheduled Tribes Scheduled Castes Article 342 Presidential Order

Aseer Jamal v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

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.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Section 6(1) Article 14 Article 19(1)(a)

M. SIDDIQ v. MAHANT SURESH DAS

27 Sep 2018 · Ashok Bhushan; Dipak Misra

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.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant essential religious practice mosque acquisition Article 25 Constitution Article 26 Constitution

M. SIDDIQ v. MAHANT SURESH DAS

27 Sep 2018 · Ashok Bhushan; Dipak Misra
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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.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant Essential religious practice Mosque acquisition Article 25 Constitution Article 26 Constitution

Archana Rathore v. State of Madhya Pradesh

26 Sep 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant M.P. Education Service Rules 1982 amendment validity challenge to amendments High Court orders

Archana Rathore v. State of Madhya Pradesh

26 Sep 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant amendment validity recruitment rules challenge to statutory amendments High Court orders

Swapnil Tripathi v. Supreme Court of India

26 Sep 2018 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 886

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.

constitutional other Significant live streaming open court right to information Article 19(1)(a)

Swapnil Tripathi v. Supreme Court of India

26 Sep 2018 · A. M. Khanwilkar; Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud

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.

constitutional other Significant live streaming open court right to access justice freedom of speech and expression

Uttaradi Mutt v. Raghavendra Swamy Mutt

26 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud
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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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order XLI Rule 27 CPC additional evidence remand appellate court discretion

NANAK v. NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

26 Sep 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation enhancement parity in compensation NOIDA

NANAK (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS v. NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR.

26 Sep 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation enhancement uniform compensation NOIDA

Super Bazar Karamchari Dalit Sangh v. Union of India

26 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 894

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Super Bazar revival scheme Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Super Bazar Karamchari Dalit Sangh v. Union of India

26 Sep 2018 · Dipak Misra; A M Khanwilkar; Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Super Bazar Multi-State Cooperative Society revival scheme Writers & Publishers Pvt. Ltd.