Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Mandeep Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that the Punjab State's bypassing of the Public Service Commission and violation of binding UGC Regulations in recruiting Assistant Professors and Librarians was arbitrary and unlawful, quashing the recruitment process.
Suhagrani and Others v. Manager Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd
The Supreme Court reinstated the MACT award holding that credible eyewitness evidence of the pillion rider establishes insurer liability in a motor accident claim, and affirmed the compensation with modified apportionment among dependents.
Binod Pathak v. Shankar Choudhary
The Supreme Court held that failure of a party's pleader to inform the court of the party's death disentitles that party from claiming abatement of appeal under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC, emphasizing the salutary duty under Rule 10A CPC to ensure substantial justice.
M/S UNITED SPIRITS LTD v. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
The Supreme Court upheld the levy of entry tax on manufacturers of IMFL, holding they caused the entry of goods into the local area and are liable to pay entry tax under the M.P. Entry Tax Act, 1976, despite the absence of a notification under Section 3B.
Torrent Power Limited v. U.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the jurisdiction of Electricity Regulatory Commissions to entertain petitions concerning distribution franchisees and dismissed the appeal challenging the maintainability of a public interest petition under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Vikram Bhalchandra Ghongade v. The Headmistress Girls High School and Junior College, Anji (Mothi), Tah. and Distt. Wardha & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that gratuity claims of aided school teachers’ legal heirs are governed by Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension Rules), 1982, not the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and allowed the petitioner’s claim with directions for expeditious payment.
Vibhor Garg v. Neha
The Supreme Court held that covertly recorded spousal communications are admissible in matrimonial proceedings under the exception in Section 122 of the Evidence Act, balancing privacy rights with the right to a fair trial.
ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED v. RAM BABU & ANOTHER
The Supreme Court held that a company suffering loss from counterfeit goods is a 'victim' entitled to appeal acquittal orders under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC, independent of Section 378 CrPC, allowing the appellant's appeal against acquittal.
The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Usha Devi
The Supreme Court held that compensation under Section 163A Motor Vehicles Act must follow the structured formula without proof of negligence, treating the deceased driver as a third party vis-à-vis the other vehicle, and apportioned insurer liability accordingly, reducing the awarded compensation.
Sanju Bai Prajapati & Ors. v. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court restored the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s compensation award, holding that delay in FIR registration and minor discrepancies in eyewitness evidence do not discredit the claim when the accident and vehicle involvement are otherwise established.
Madhukar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings under Section 376 IPC where the complainant unequivocally expressed no desire to prosecute and the parties amicably settled, emphasizing the flexible exercise of Section 482 CrPC powers.
COMMUNIDADE OF TIVIM, TIVIM, BARDEZ GOA v. STATE OF GOA
The Supreme Court upheld the refusal of permission to a Communidade to compromise tenancy proceedings as the proposed terms violated statutory tenancy and land use laws.
THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. NIRU @ NIHARIKA & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld compensation for loss of dependency in a motor accident claim, affirming the multiplier, interest at 9%, and rejecting insurer's challenge on remarriage and delay.
Orissa High Court and others v. Banshidhar Baug and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the Full Court's suo motu power to designate Senior Advocates under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, validating Rule 6(9) of the Orissa High Court Rules and emphasizing transparent, merit-based procedures.
Meena v. Prayagraj & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of legal heirs to enhance compensation for a deceased motor accident victim, affirming their right to continue the claim and awarding additional amounts for future treatment and loss of amenities.
Umedraj Jain v. V. Sudarsanan
The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal and directed the appellant to pay Rs. 15 lakhs as full and final settlement in a prolonged money recovery suit, modifying the High Court's order.
Arifa & Ors. v. Abhiman Apartment Co Operative Housing Society Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that liberty to file a fresh suit does not revive a barred cause of action or save limitation, affirming dismissal of the suit on grounds of res judicata, limitation, and non-joinder.
Pandurangan v. T. Jayarama Chettiar
The Supreme Court held that the plea of res judicata cannot be decided on a summary application under Order VII, Rule 11 CPC and restored the suit challenging an ex parte decree alleged to be fraudulently obtained.
Dhanasingh Prabhu v. Chandrasekar & Another
The Supreme Court held that partners of a partnership firm can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act without impleading the firm as an accused, as the firm lacks separate legal personality, and allowed the appeal restoring the complaint against the partners.
Estate Officer, Haryana Urban Development Authority and Ors. v. Nirmala Devi
The Supreme Court held that oustees must comply with mandatory conditions of the 1992 Policy, including application with earnest money, to claim allotment of plots, and set aside High Court decrees favoring non-compliant oustees.