Supreme Court of India

14,826 judgments

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Fidaali Moiz Mithiborwala v. M/S Aceros Fortune Industries Pvt Ltd & Ors.

02 May 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

The Supreme Court dismissed multiple civil appeals following the dismissal of the application for restoration, allowing appellants to pursue remedies against the restoration order separately.

civil appeal_dismissed application for restoration dismissal of appeal civil appeal restoration of appeal

State of Kerala v. Mythri Vidya Bhavan English M. Sch.

02 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta · 2018 INSC 441

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's striking down of arbitrary State-imposed land and enrollment conditions for CBSE school affiliation, affirming the primacy of CBSE's flexible norms and the principle of reasonableness in educational regulation.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant No Objection Certificate CBSE affiliation minimum land requirement minimum student enrollment

State of Kerala v. Mythri Vidya Bhavan English M. Sch.

02 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's striking down of arbitrary state-imposed land and enrollment conditions for CBSE school affiliation, affirming the primacy of rational and flexible affiliation norms.

constitutional appeal_dismissed Significant No Objection Certificate CBSE affiliation minimum land requirement minimum enrollment

Purushottam s/o Tulsiram Badwaik v. Anil & Ors.

02 May 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

An arbitration agreement executed after the 1996 Act's commencement referring to the repealed 1940 Act is valid and governed by the 1996 Act, and such reference does not invalidate arbitration under the 1996 Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Arbitration Act, 1940 Section 7 arbitration agreement Section 8 application

Prem Giri v. State of Rajasthan

02 May 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of anticipatory bail for lack of reasons and remanded the case for fresh consideration on merits.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC dismissal without reasons High Court order

Sarika v. Administrator, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain

02 May 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court directed preservation of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, holding that the State has a constitutional duty to protect religious heritage by regulating harmful ritual practices and implementing expert-recommended conservation measures.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga erosion religious freedom Article 25

Purushottam s/o Tulsiram Badwaik v. Anil & Ors.

02 May 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

An arbitration agreement entered after the 1996 Act but referring to the 1940 Act is valid and governed by the 1996 Act if arbitral proceedings commenced thereafter; incorrect reference to the 1940 Act does not invalidate arbitration.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Indian Arbitration Act, 1940 arbitration agreement Section 7 arbitration agreement

Union of India v. Hardy Exploration and Production (India) INC

01 May 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court referred the question of jurisdiction of Indian courts in international commercial arbitration awards involving unspecified seat but specified venue to a larger Bench for authoritative determination.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 International Commercial Arbitration Seat of Arbitration

Union of India v. Hardy Exploration and Production (India) INC

01 May 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court referred to a larger Bench the question of jurisdiction of Indian courts to entertain challenges under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act when the arbitration agreement specifies venue but not seat, deferring substantive decision.

civil other Significant international commercial arbitration seat of arbitration venue of arbitration jurisdiction of Indian courts

Chandra Bhawan Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh

01 May 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of two accused for dowry-related murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and failure to explain incriminating circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence dowry demand murder Section 302 IPC

Chandra Bhawan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

01 May 2018 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of two accused for dowry-related murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and failure to explain incriminating circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder dowry demand circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC

Dilawar v. The State of Haryana & Anr.

01 May 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; Indu Malhotra · 2018 INSC 437

The Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional right to speedy investigation and directed the CBI to complete investigation within a fixed timeframe, highlighting the need for systemic reforms to prevent undue delays.

criminal other Significant speedy trial Article 21 CBI investigation undue delay

Dilawar v. The State of Haryana & Anr.

01 May 2018 · Adarsh Kumar Goel; Indu Malhotra

The Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional right to speedy investigation and directed the CBI to complete investigation within a fixed timeframe, highlighting the need for systemic oversight to prevent undue delays in criminal cases.

criminal other Significant speedy trial Article 21 undue delay investigation timelines

Telangana Housing Board v. Azamunnisa Begum

01 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta · 2018 INSC 434

The Supreme Court held that a substantive dispute over land measurement after 25 years is not a clerical error under Section 87 of the Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Act and dismissed the respondents' claim, affirming the acquisition of entire Survey No. 1009 by the Housing Board.

property appeal_allowed Significant clerical error Section 87 Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Act land acquisition reasonable time

Telangana Housing Board v. Azamunnisa Begum

01 May 2018 · Madan B. Lokur; Deepak Gupta

The Supreme Court held that a substantive error in land measurement cannot be corrected as a clerical error under Section 87 of the Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Act after an unreasonable delay, affirming the acquisition of entire Survey No. 1009 by the Telangana Housing Board.

property appeal_allowed Significant clerical error Section 87 Andhra Pradesh Land Revenue Act land acquisition delay in claim

Satpal v. State of Haryana

01 May 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court upheld conviction under Section 302 IPC based on last seen theory and complete chain of circumstantial evidence despite absence of direct eyewitnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant last seen theory circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC Section 201 IPC

Satpal v. State of Haryana

01 May 2018 · Kurian Joseph; Mohan M. Shantanagoudar; Navin Sinha

The Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction based on the last seen theory and a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including motive, recovery, and absconding, emphasizing the accused's burden to explain circumstances under Section 106 Evidence Act.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant last seen theory circumstantial evidence Section 302 IPC Section 201 IPC

Alakh Alok Srivastava v. Union of India & Ors.

01 May 2018 · Dipak Misra; A. M. Khanwilkar; D. Y. Chandrachud · 2018 INSC 433

The Supreme Court directed establishment and monitoring of Special Courts for speedy, child-friendly trials under the POCSO Act, emphasizing holistic care and protection of child victims.

criminal petition_allowed Significant POCSO Act child sexual abuse speedy trial Special Courts

Alakh Alok Srivastava v. Union of India & Ors.

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

The Supreme Court directed establishment and monitoring of Special Courts for speedy, child-friendly trials under the POCSO Act and mandated holistic care for child victims of sexual offences.

criminal petition_allowed Significant POCSO Act child sexual abuse speedy trial Special Courts

Gurbakhsh Singh v. Buta Singh

27 Apr 2018 · Arun Mishra; Uday Umesh Lalit

The Supreme Court allowed amendment of the plaint after trial commencement, holding that due diligence and absence of prejudice justify such amendments under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant amendment of plaint Order 6 Rule 17 CPC due diligence ex parte decree