Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that repeated prohibitory orders under Section 144 Cr.P.C. imposing a continuous ban on peaceful assembly in Central Delhi are illegal, affirming the constitutional right to peaceful protest subject to reasonable restrictions in emergent situations.
Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that repeated blanket bans on peaceful assemblies under Section 144 Cr.P.C. in Central Delhi violate the fundamental right to peaceful assembly under Article 19(1)(b) and must be limited to genuine emergencies with due procedural safeguards.
Shyam Sunder Agarwal v. P. Narotham Rao
The Supreme Court held that Clause 12 of the MoU is not an arbitration agreement but an escrow arrangement, dismissing the appellant's appeal to invoke arbitration.
SH. MARWADI RAJASTHAN EDUCATION SOCIETY, LATUR v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ANR
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to withdraw 50% of the compensation amount deposited in land acquisition proceedings without security, subjecting the balance to security conditions.
Sh. Marwadi Rajasthan Education Society v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court permitted the appellant to withdraw 50% of the land acquisition compensation deposited without security and the balance upon furnishing security, disposing of the appeal accordingly.
Mohammed Zakir v. Shabana & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Section 362 Cr.P.C. cannot be used by a High Court to recall or correct an order on merits and set aside the recall order, directing the lower court to dispose of the pending criminal appeal expeditiously.
Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. v. Damodar Valley Corporation
The Supreme Court held that provisions of the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 not inconsistent with the Electricity Act, 2003 continue to apply for tariff determination, affirming the Appellate Tribunal's order and upholding the partial exemption of the Corporation under the 2003 Act.
Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. v. Damodar Valley Corporation
The Supreme Court held that provisions of the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 not inconsistent with the Electricity Act, 2003 continue to apply for tariff determination, and the Tariff Regulations cannot override such statutory provisions.
Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. v. Damodar Valley Corporation
The Supreme Court held that certain provisions of the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 continue to apply in tariff determination under the Electricity Act, 2003, affirming partial exemption of DVC and upholding the Appellate Tribunal’s tariff order.
Shalu Ojha v. Prashant Ojha
The Supreme Court held that disputes over maintenance under the DV Act requiring detailed evidence should be adjudicated under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act or Section 125 CrPC, maintaining the interim maintenance at Rs. 50,000 per month pending such proceedings.
Shalu Ojha v. Prashant Ojha
The Supreme Court held that maintenance disputes under the DV Act require detailed evidence and cross-examination under other statutes, directing continuation of interim maintenance at Rs. 50,000 per month pending such proceedings.
Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. v. Damodar Valley Corporation
The Supreme Court held that provisions of the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 not inconsistent with the Electricity Act, 2003 continue to apply for tariff determination of DVC, and the Tariff Regulations cannot override such statutory provisions.
State of Assam v. Union of India and Ors
The Supreme Court allowed the State of Assam to produce additional topographical maps during witness examination despite earlier orders, emphasizing the Court's discretion to permit document production in the interest of justice.
State of Assam v. Union of India and Ors
The Supreme Court allowed the State of Assam to produce additional topographical maps during evidence despite earlier orders, emphasizing procedural flexibility in the interest of justice.
Kanika Goel v. State of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s order directing the return of a minor child to the USA in an international custody dispute, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child over foreign custody orders and balancing parental rights.
Kanika Goel v. State of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s order directing the return of a minor child to the USA in an international custody dispute, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child over foreign court orders and recognizing lawful custody with the biological mother except in exceptional cases.
INDIAN BANK & ANR v. K PAPPIREDDIYAR & ANR
The Supreme Court held that whether land is agricultural for the SARFAESI Act's applicability is a question of fact based on use and nature, not mere revenue classification, and remitted the case for fresh determination.
INDIAN BANK & ANR v. K PAPPIREDDIYAR & ANR
The Supreme Court held that applicability of the SARFAESI Act to agricultural land depends on factual determination of the land's nature and use, not merely its revenue classification, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
Nutan Rani and Anr. v. Gurmail Singh and Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and fixed interest at 9%, affirming principles from Pranay Sethi.
Nutan Rani and Anr. v. Gurmail Singh and Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying future prospects addition and fixed interest at 9%, allowing the appeal against the High Court's reduced award.