Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Sanjay Kumar Sinha v. Asha Kumari
The Supreme Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding it supersedes earlier Section 125 Cr.P.C. orders and directed payment and security during pendency of divorce proceedings.
RAGHUNATH PRASAD PANDE v. STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court held that lawful possession of land under a valid compromise and Tribunal order cannot be invalidated by procedural non-compliance under Section 14(5) of the Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961.
Raghunath Prasad Pande v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that a compromise recorded before the competent Tribunal resulting in possession handed over to the landlord satisfies the procedural requirements under the Mysore Land Reforms Act, 1961, and set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's claim.
Mangla Ram v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court restored the Tribunal's finding of jeep's involvement and negligence in a motor accident, rejected contributory negligence of the claimant, held the insurer liable under 'pay and recover', and enhanced compensation accordingly.
Mangla Ram v. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court restored the Tribunal’s findings of jeep involvement and driver negligence in a motor accident, held the insurance company liable under 'pay and recover', rejected contributory negligence, and enhanced compensation to the injured appellant.
M.P. POWER MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD. v. RENEW CLEAN ENERGY PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of contract termination for delay in a solar power PPA but directed payment of penalty, emphasizing reasonable exercise of termination rights under contract.
M.P. POWER MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD. v. RENEW CLEAN ENERGY PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision setting aside the termination of a solar power purchase contract due to delay caused by change of project location but upheld penalty and bank guarantee invocation.
Ashim Ranjan Das v. Shibu Bodhak & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of a land dispute for fresh hearing after finding violation of natural justice in cancellation of pattas under the West Bengal Estate Acquisition Act.
Ashim Ranjan Das v. Shibu Bodhak & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order remanding a land dispute for fresh hearing, emphasizing the necessity of natural justice before cancellation of pattas under the West Bengal Estate Acquisition and Land Reforms Acts.
Seema Upadhyay v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking investigation into petroleum adulteration and subsidy diversion, holding that factual and policy issues lie within administrative domain and judicial intervention under Article 32 is limited.
Seema Upadhyay v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest petition alleging petroleum adulteration and benami dealerships, holding that factual inquiries lie with oil companies and policy matters with the executive, and emphasizing bona fide litigation under Article 32.
State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Sharvil Thatte
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of domicile-based eligibility criteria for postgraduate medical admissions, affirming that such restrictions violate constitutional equality and freedom of movement.
NoniHal Singh v. Maya Devi
The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal setting aside the High Court's rejection of extension and condonation applications after the tenant deposited arrears and mesne profits in execution proceedings, emphasizing the High Court's duty to consider such relevant facts to secure justice.
Bhartiben Nayabha Ker v. Sidabha Pethabha Manke
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation including future prospects and restored the interest rate to 9% per annum in a motor accident claim, affirming the principles laid down in Pranay Sethi.
Prakash Chand Daga v. Saveta Sharma
The Supreme Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle remains liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act despite unregistered transfer of ownership.
Prakash Chand Daga v. Saveta Sharma & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle remains liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 until the transfer of ownership is duly registered, dismissing the appeal challenging such liability.
AVINASH C. & ORS v. STATE OF KARNATAKA & ORS
The Supreme Court upheld the annulment of a tainted government service selection process by the State Government and dismissed the appeal challenging the quashing of appointments.
Avinash C. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the annulment of a tainted public service selection process by the State Government, dismissing the appeal of selected candidates and emphasizing the need to maintain integrity in recruitment.
Dr. Kriti Lakhina v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court struck down domicile-based eligibility conditions for postgraduate medical admissions in Karnataka, affirming merit and equality under Article 14 as paramount.
Dr. Kriti Lakhina and Others v. State of Karnataka and Others
The Supreme Court invalidated domicile-based eligibility criteria for postgraduate medical admissions in Karnataka, reaffirming that such restrictions violate Article 14 and merit must govern admissions.