Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Shivaji Yallappa Patil v. Sri Ranajeet Appasaheb Patil
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's grant of specific performance to plaintiffs in possession under an agreement to sell, emphasizing judicial discretion and protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.
Shivaji Yallappa Patil v. Sri Ranajeet Appasaheb Patil
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's discretionary grant of specific performance based on possession and part performance under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, dismissing the appeal of a subsequent purchaser.
IBI Consultancy India Private Limited v. DSC Limited
The Supreme Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a valid arbitration agreement existed and the court's role is limited to verifying its existence without examining merits.
IBI Consultancy India Private Limited v. DSC Limited
The Supreme Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(9) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a valid arbitration agreement exists and limiting judicial scrutiny to its existence in an international commercial arbitration dispute.
Mohd. Ali v. State of H.P.
The Supreme Court held that a workman must have worked 240 days in the 12 months preceding dismissal to claim protection under Sections 25F and 25B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and dismissed the appeal for failure to meet this condition.
Navaneethakrishnan v. The State
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and inadmissibility of retracted confessions, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of evidence for conviction.
Manimegalai v. Special Tahsildar
The Supreme Court restored the Reference Court's higher compensation award for land acquisition, emphasizing fair market value assessment considering potential use and location.
Mohammad Yusuf v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation award with a 10% development charge deduction for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing just and adequate compensation based on proximate bonafide sale deeds and reasonable deductions.
Mohammad Yusuf v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld enhanced compensation for land acquisition, affirming that compensation must reflect bona fide market value with reasonable development deductions, balancing landowner rights and public interest.
Hemraj Chandrakar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition on delay grounds and remanded the case for fresh consideration of substantive averments regarding land possession.
M/s Oswal Woollen Mills Ltd v. M/s Oswal Agro Mills Ltd
The Supreme Court held that an umpire in arbitration need not conduct a de novo hearing unless timely requested, and failure to do so amounts to waiver, thereby upholding the arbitration award and dismissing the appeal.
M/s Oswal Woollen Mills Ltd v. M/s Oswal Agro Mills Ltd
The Supreme Court held that an umpire appointed due to arbitrators' disagreement need not conduct a de novo hearing unless timely requested, and upheld the arbitration award dismissing the appellant's belated challenge.
Commissioner of Central Excise v. Madhan Agro Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that coconut oil packed in small containers is classifiable under Heading 1513 as edible oil and not under Heading 3305 as hair oil, emphasizing statutory headings and HSN over consumer perception or packaging.
Union Public Service Commission v. M. Sathiya Priya and others
The Supreme Court held that the expert Selection Committee's grading and promotion decisions under the IPS Regulations are final barring malice or arbitrariness, setting aside the CAT and High Court orders directing appointment of a superseded officer.
Union Public Service Commission v. M. Sathiya Priya and others
The Supreme Court held that the expert Selection Committee's grading and promotion decisions to the IPS are subject to limited judicial review and set aside the CAT and High Court orders directing appointment of the first respondent.
Shiva Kant Jha v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a retired government servant is entitled to full reimbursement of genuine emergency medical expenses under CGHS even if treated at a non-empanelled hospital without prior approval, and directed timely claim disposal mechanisms.
Shiva Kant Jha v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that pensioners are entitled to full reimbursement of genuine emergency medical expenses under CGHS even if treated at non-empanelled hospitals, and mandated timely disposal of claims to protect their fundamental rights.
K.K. Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that prosecution for defamation under Section 199(2) Cr.P.C. requires a reasonable nexus with official duties and independent satisfaction by the Public Prosecutor, quashing a conviction where these conditions were not met.
K.K. Mishra v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that prosecution for defamation under Section 199(2) Cr.P.C. requires a reasonable nexus with official duties and independent scrutiny by the Public Prosecutor, quashing the conviction where these were absent.
Commissioner of Central Excise v. Madhan Agro Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that coconut oil packed in small containers is classifiable under Heading 1513 as edible oil and not under Heading 3305 as hair oil, emphasizing statutory tariff provisions and HSN over consumer perception.