Supreme Court of India

14,826 judgments

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United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. The National Insurance Company Limited

02 Jul 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in suo moto entertaining a PIL on advocate fee disputes relating to a non-binding 2004 GIPSA schedule and set aside directions enforcing that schedule and interest payments, while upholding adherence to subsequent fee schedules.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Public Interest Litigation advocate fees GIPSA fee schedule insurance companies

M/S BHANGU TRADING COMPANY & ANR v. SURJIT SINGH THROUGH LRS

02 Jul 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Sanjay Kishan Kaul

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act after the parties settled the cheque bounce dispute and the amount was paid.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act dishonoured cheque conviction set aside settlement

Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS), Kanpur and Anr. v. Canara Bank

02 Jul 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that NOIDA is a statutory corporation established by the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976 and is entitled to exemption from tax deduction at source under Section 194A(3)(iii)(f) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 194A Income Tax Act tax deduction at source statutory corporation New Okhla Industrial Development Authority

U.P. Public Service Commission v. Rahul Singh

14 Jun 2018 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court held that courts must exercise restraint and defer to expert committees in challenges to examination answer keys, setting aside the High Court’s interference with the U.P. Public Service Commission’s decisions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant judicial review examination answer key expert committee academic matters

Disha Panchal and Others v. Union of India and Others

13 Jun 2018 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Deepak Gupta · 2018 INSC 553

The Supreme Court upheld CLAT 2018 results but directed application of a normalization formula to compensate candidates affected by technical glitches, rejecting cancellation of the entire test.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Common Law Admission Test CLAT 2018 examination irregularities normalization formula

Disha Panchal and Others v. Union of India The Secretary and Others

13 Jun 2018 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court upheld CLAT 2018 results with score normalization to compensate affected candidates, rejecting cancellation of the entire test despite technical glitches.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Common Law Admission Test CLAT 2018 examination mismanagement technical glitches

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07 Jun 2018 · 2019 INSC 255
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant, affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and that procedural safeguards were duly observed.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant conviction sentence reasonable doubt procedural safeguards

Medical Council of India v. Vedantaa Institute of Academic Excellence Pvt. Ltd.

01 Jun 2018 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR

The Supreme Court upheld the Medical Council of India's decision to deny renewal of permission to a medical college due to significant deficiencies, affirming the applicability of Regulation 8(3)(1)(a) and the validity of expert inspections.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Establishment of Medical College Regulations Section 10-A Indian Medical Council Act Renewal of permission

Medical Council of India v. Vedantaa Institute of Academic Excellence Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.

01 Jun 2018 · L. NAGESWARA RAO; MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR

The Supreme Court held that minimum standards prescribed by Medical Council Regulations apply to first renewal of medical college permission and upheld the expert inspection report, setting aside the High Court's order for fresh inspection.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Medical Council of India Establishment of Medical College Regulations Section 10-A Indian Medical Council Act renewal of permission

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

24 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court upheld the requirement of a minimum 15-day public objection period for amendments to Delhi's Master Plan, rejecting the government's attempt to reduce it to 3 days without credible justification.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Act, 1957 Master Plan for Delhi public objections Delhi Development Authority

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

24 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court upheld the requirement of a 15-day public objection period for amendments to the Delhi Master Plan, rejecting the government's attempt to curtail it to 3 days without sufficient justification.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Act, 1957 Master Plan for Delhi public participation objection period

Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India

18 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; N. V. Ramana

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Government's authority to rationalize MGNREGA labour budgets but mandated timely payment of wages and compensation, holding both Central and State Governments jointly responsible for compliance.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant MGNREGA labour budget wage payment delay compensation for delayed wages

Lt. Col. Vijaynath Jha v. Union of India

18 May 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that refusal of permanent secondment in DGQA is not a service matter under the Army Act and thus not maintainable before the Armed Forces Tribunal, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Armed Forces Tribunal jurisdiction service matters permanent secondment Directorate General of Quality Assurance

Lt. Col. Vijaynath Jha v. Union of India

18 May 2018 · A. K. Sikri; Ashok Bhushan

The Supreme Court held that the Armed Forces Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over claims for permanent secondment in DGQA governed by Ministry of Defence orders and not by the Army Act, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Armed Forces Tribunal jurisdiction service matters permanent secondment Directorate General of Quality Assurance

E. Sivakumar v. Union of India

18 May 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order transferring investigation of illegal Gutkha manufacture and sale to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial probe despite the accused not being heard and prior coordinate bench decisions.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant transfer of investigation Central Bureau of Investigation public interest litigation accused right to hearing

E. Sivakumar v. Union of India

18 May 2018 · Dipak Misra; A.M. Khanwilkar; Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's order transferring the investigation of illegal gutkha manufacture and sale to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial probe in complex multi-state crimes involving high-ranking officials.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant transfer of investigation Central Bureau of Investigation public interest litigation accused right to hearing

RAMA NATH JHA v. UNION OF INDIA

18 May 2018 · KURIAN JOSEPH; MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging a service promotion order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration addressing the appellant's contentions.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion passenger guard Central Administrative Tribunal natural justice

RAMA NATH JHA v. UNION OF INDIA

18 May 2018 · KURIAN JOSEPH; MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging a CAT order on promotion, remanding for a reasoned judgment addressing the appellant's contentions.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural Central Administrative Tribunal promotion passenger guard writ petition

State by Lokayuktha Police v. H. Srinivas

18 May 2018 · N. V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer · 2018 INSC 549
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The Supreme Court held that non-entry of preliminary enquiry in the General Diary does not vitiate the investigation or FIR, allowing appeals against quashing of corruption case proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant preliminary enquiry General Diary FIR registration Section 154 CrPC

State by Lokayuktha Police v. H. Srinivas

18 May 2018 · N. V. Ramana; S. Abdul Nazeer
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The Supreme Court held that absence of General Diary entries during preliminary enquiry does not vitiate FIR registration or investigation, allowing prosecution in corruption cases to proceed.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Preliminary enquiry General Diary FIR registration Prevention of Corruption Act