Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Vijay Mahadeorao Kubade v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that limitation for filing a reference under the Land Acquisition Act begins only upon receipt of the certified award copy, setting aside the High Court's limitation bar and remanding for fresh consideration.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court held that while Delhi's elected government has legislative and executive powers, the Lieutenant Governor retains discretionary executive authority and is not bound by the Council of Ministers' aid and advice in all matters, preserving the Union Government's ultimate control over the National Capital Territory.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Union of India & Another
The Supreme Court clarified that under Article 239AA, the Delhi Government exercises executive powers co-extensive with its legislative competence, with the Lieutenant Governor bound by the Council of Ministers' aid and advice except in matters requiring his discretion, preserving Delhi's special constitutional status within the Union Territory framework.
Medical Council of India v. N.C. Medical College and Hospital
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order permitting provisional admissions to a medical college lacking final regulatory approval, emphasizing caution to protect students and uphold regulatory authority.
Medical Council of India v. Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre Jaipur
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order permitting medical college admissions despite regulatory deficiencies, emphasizing that such interim relief undermines the regulatory framework and should be avoided.
Medical Council of India v. Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre Jaipur
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim order permitting medical college admissions against MCI's negative recommendation, holding that such interim relief is unjustified and final adjudication is necessary.
Hansaram v. The State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the Appellant’s conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, accepting the plea of self-defense in a sudden fight.
N. P. MURUGESAN v. C. KRISHNAMURTHY
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act after the cheque amount was paid and acknowledged, allowing the appeal subject to payment of costs.
Ameer Minhaj v. Dierdre Elizabeth (Wright) Issar
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered agreement to sell executed after 2001 can be admitted as evidence for specific performance but not for possession protection under Section 53A, and a registered Power of Attorney carries a presumption of correct stamping and admissibility, restoring the Trial Court's order admitting the documents.
Ameer Minhaj v. Dierdre Elizabeth (Wright) Issar
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered agreement executed after 2001 is admissible as evidence of contract in a suit for specific performance but has no effect under Section 53A, and a registered Power of Attorney carries a presumption of proper stamping, restoring the Trial Court's order permitting their exhibition.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. Pullagummi Kasi Reddy Krishna Reddy @ Rama Krishna Reddy & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld convictions of certain accused for murder in a factional violence case, emphasizing careful scrutiny of partisan eyewitness evidence and rejecting the High Court's wholesale acquittal.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. Pullagummi Kasi Reddy Krishna Reddy @ Rama Krishna Reddy & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld convictions of certain accused for factional murders, emphasizing that minor contradictions in partisan eyewitness testimony do not preclude conviction if corroborated by medical evidence.
Chintpurni Medical College and Hospital & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State Government lacks power to withdraw an Essentiality Certificate once granted under the Indian Medical Council Act, except in cases of fraud, and declared the State’s withdrawal order and related conditions ultra vires.
Chintpurni Medical College and Hospital & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State Government has no power to withdraw an Essentiality Certificate once granted under the Indian Medical Council Act, except in cases of fraud, and quashed the withdrawal order issued by Punjab.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Indiro Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Income Tax Returns are admissible and reliable evidence of the deceased's income for compensation calculation in motor accident claims, dismissing the insurer's appeal and upholding enhanced compensation awarded by the High Court.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Indiro Devi & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld enhanced motor accident compensation based on income tax returns over salary certificate, affirming that all reliable income evidence must be considered for just compensation.
Union of India & Others v. Col Ran Singh Dudee
The Supreme Court held that annulment of General Court Martial proceedings entitles an officer to consequential benefits excluding merit-based promotions, and upheld the Selection Board's decision denying promotion to the respondent.
M/s Raveechee and Co v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that Clause 16(3) of the contract does not bar an arbitrator from awarding interest pendente lite, restoring the arbitral award granting such interest.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that New Okhla Industrial Development Authority is not a local authority under amended Section 10(20) of the Income Tax Act and thus not entitled to income tax exemption.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
The Supreme Court held that New Okhla Industrial Development Authority is not a local authority under Section 10(20) of the Income Tax Act post-2002 amendment and is liable to income tax, dismissing its appeal against tax notices.