Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
M/S LION ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS v. STATE OF M.P. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that jurisdictional objections can be raised under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act even if not raised under Section 16, and that public policy of India includes both State and Central laws for setting aside arbitral awards.
M/S LION ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS v. STATE OF M.P. & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that jurisdictional objections can be raised under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act even if not raised under Section 16, clarified that public policy of India includes State laws, and set aside an order allowing amendment beyond limitation as not pressed.
Madiraju Venkata Ramana Raju v. Peddireddigari Ramachandra Reddy
The Supreme Court held that an election petition disclosing material facts constituting a cause of action cannot be dismissed in limine and set aside the High Court's order striking out pleadings and dismissing the petition.
Madiraju Venkata Ramana Raju v. Peddireddigari Ramachandra Reddy
The Supreme Court held that an election petition disclosing material facts of improper acceptance of nomination cannot be dismissed in limine and remanded the matter for trial.
Rakesh Birani v. Prem Narain Sehgal
The Supreme Court held that the 15-day period for payment of the balance auction amount under SARFAESI Rules starts from the date of confirmation of sale by the secured creditor, not the auction date, and allowed the auction purchaser's appeal setting aside the cancellation of sale.
Rakesh Birani v. Prem Narain Sehgal
The Supreme Court held that the 15-day period for payment of the balance auction amount under Rule 9 of the 2002 Rules starts from the date of confirmation of sale by the secured creditor, not the auction date, and allowed the auction purchaser's appeal setting aside the cancellation of sale.
Krishna Devi v. Keshri Nandan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by Dharam Singh, dismissing the appellant's claim of fraud and unsoundness of mind, and thereby rejecting her claim to partition of the property.
Krishna Devi v. Keshri Nandan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a sale deed executed by Dharam Singh, dismissing the appellant's claim of fraud and entitlement to partition.
Mohan Lal v. Nand Lal
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a handwritten Will and dismissed the appellant's claim to the disputed property, affirming the respondent's sole ownership and the decree for ejectment.
Mohan Lal v. Nand Lal
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a handwritten Will and dismissed the appellant's claim to share in the disputed property, affirming the concurrent findings of the lower courts.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Om Pal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Om Pal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Subhash Kashinath Mahajan v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that mere mala fide allegations cannot justify prosecution of public servants under the SC/ST Act and emphasized procedural safeguards to prevent abuse while upholding constitutional rights under Article 21.
DR. SUBHASH KASHINATH MAHAJAN v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
The Supreme Court held that procedural safeguards are essential to prevent misuse of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, balancing protection of victims with fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21, and directed preliminary enquiry and judicial scrutiny before arrest under the Act.
Dinesh Kumar Gupta v. General Manager 1, State Bank of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an employer can withhold voluntary retirement during disciplinary proceedings but must consider such application once proceedings conclude, directing payment of arrears and allowing fresh application.
Ramakant V v. Purnima
The Supreme Court enforced a mediated settlement resolving matrimonial and financial disputes, including a reasonable compromise of bank dues, and dismissed all pending litigation between the parties.
Ramakant V v. Purnima & Anr.
The Supreme Court approved a mediated settlement resolving long-standing matrimonial and financial disputes, directing a reasonable compromise of bank dues and dismissal of all pending cases.
P. Sreekumar v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent FIR filed by a different complainant as a counter-complaint is maintainable and set aside the High Court's order quashing such FIR and charge-sheet.
P. Sreekumar v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that a second FIR filed as a counter-complaint by a different complainant alleging a different version of the same incident is maintainable and set aside the High Court's order quashing such FIR and charge-sheet.
Karshanbhai Ramjibhai Jaladiya v. District Development Officer and Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for terminated workmen denied reinstatement due to lack of vacancies and granted preferential appointment rights for future vacancies, resolving a decades-long employment dispute.