Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Fidaali Moiz Mithiborwala v. M/S Aceros Fortune Industries Pvt Ltd & Ors.
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.
State of Kerala v. Mythri Vidya Bhavan English M. Sch.
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.
State of Kerala v. Mythri Vidya Bhavan English M. Sch.
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.
Purushottam s/o Tulsiram Badwaik v. Anil & Ors.
An arbitration agreement executed after the 1996 Act's commencement referring to the repealed 1940 Act is valid and governed by the 1996 Act, and such reference does not invalidate arbitration under the 1996 Act.
Prem Giri v. State of Rajasthan
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.
Sarika v. Administrator, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir Committee, Ujjain
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.
Purushottam s/o Tulsiram Badwaik v. Anil & Ors.
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.
Union of India v. Hardy Exploration and Production (India) INC
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.
Union of India v. Hardy Exploration and Production (India) INC
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.
Chandra Bhawan Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
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.
Chandra Bhawan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
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.
Dilawar v. The State of Haryana & Anr.
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.
Dilawar v. The State of Haryana & Anr.
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.
Telangana Housing Board v. Azamunnisa Begum
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.
Telangana Housing Board v. Azamunnisa Begum
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.
Satpal v. State of Haryana
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.
Satpal v. State of Haryana
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.
Alakh Alok Srivastava v. Union of India & Ors.
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.
Alakh Alok Srivastava v. Union of India & Ors.
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.
Gurbakhsh Singh v. Buta Singh
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.