Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
State of Kerala v. Gouri
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision exempting landowners’ property from vesting in the State under the Kerala Private Forests Act, holding that acquisition prior to the appointed day and personal cultivation entitle exemption.
State of Kerala & Anr. v. Gouri & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision exempting land acquired and personally cultivated by respondents prior to the appointed day from vesting in the State under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971.
Anil Kumar P.P. v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that exemption from mandatory training for promotion under Rule 39 requires proper enquiry and satisfaction, setting aside the Government's order and remanding for fresh consideration.
Union of India v. Hardy Exploration and Production
The Supreme Court held that Indian courts have jurisdiction to entertain challenges under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 unless the juridical seat of arbitration is determined to be outside India, distinguishing between venue and seat in international arbitration agreements.
Union of India v. Hardy Exploration and Production
The Supreme Court held that the juridical seat of arbitration, not the venue, determines Indian courts' jurisdiction under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, and where the seat is not determined, Indian courts have jurisdiction to entertain challenges.
Shailesh Bandu Swami v. Dipak
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Standing Committee's reconstitution and Chairman's election despite procedural delays caused by the Election Commission's code of conduct, emphasizing substance over form and limiting judicial interference.
Shailesh Bandu Swami v. Dipak
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the June 2018 appointments and election of the Standing Committee Chairman of Latur Municipal Corporation despite procedural irregularities caused by the Election Commission's code of conduct, setting aside the High Court's quashing order.
M/s Empee Distilleries Limited & Ors v. M/s Gimpex Private Ltd. & Anr
The Supreme Court held that a prohibitory injunction under Order 37 Rule 5 CPC must be conditional on furnishing adequate security, setting aside the impugned orders and directing the appellants to provide security pending trial.
Achpal @ Ramswaroop & Another v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that the statutory investigation period under Section 167(2) CrPC cannot be extended by court order and granted default bail to accused when no valid charge-sheet was on record on expiry of 90 days.
Achpal @ Ramswaroop & Another v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that an accused is entitled to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC if investigation is not completed within 90 days, and no court can extend this statutory period absent express legal provision.
Jai Singh and Ors. v. University Grants Commission and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that engineering degrees awarded by deemed universities through distance education without AICTE approval are invalid, dismissing the petitioners' challenge and affirming the Orissa Lift Irrigation directions.
Jai Singh and Ors. v. University Grants Commission and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that engineering degrees awarded by deemed universities through distance learning without AICTE approval are invalid, dismissing the petitioners' challenge and affirming the Orissa Lift Irrigation judgment.
Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. v. Raj Kumar Rajinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that land vested automatically in the State under the Himachal Pradesh Abolition and Ceiling Acts, barring multiple compensation claims and rejecting inconsistent ownership assertions by the respondents.
Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. v. Raj Kumar Rajinder Singh
The Supreme Court held that land vested automatically in the State under the Himachal Pradesh Abolition Act except for personal cultivation, and once compensation was paid under the Abolition and Ceiling Acts, no further compensation under the Land Acquisition Act was payable, dismissing fraudulent multiple claims.
RITESH KUMAR TARUN v. STATE OF BIHAR
The Supreme Court held that production of a Mark Sheet endorsing a Diploma suffices for awarding marks in a selection process, directing reassessment upon subsequent production of the original certificate.
Ritesh Kumar Tarun v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that production of a Mark Sheet with endorsement is sufficient evidence to claim marks for a Diploma qualification at the interview stage, subject to subsequent verification of the original certificate.
SANDIP PANDEY @ SANDEEP KUMAR PANDEY v. M/S. SHIVAM BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS & ANR.
The Supreme Court allowed the criminal appeal, directed the appellant to surrender before the Magistrate, and granted bail subject to conditions despite the High Court's earlier rejection.
Sikar Kendriya Sahkari Bank Limited v. Bhagirath Singh
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte High Court order regularizing an employee’s service without hearing the employer, emphasizing the fundamental right to be heard and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.
Sikar Kendriya Sahkari Bank Limited v. Bhagirath Singh
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte High Court order granting regularization to an employee, holding that the employer must be heard before adverse orders are passed, and remanded the case for fresh hearing.
Rajeshwar Mahto v. Alok Kumar Gupta
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's plea for enhanced monetary relief beyond Rs. 7,50,000 awarded as full and final settlement of his service claims and upheld its earlier order.