Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Karshanbhai Ramjibhai Jaladiya v. District Development Officer and Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for senior workmen denied reinstatement and granted preferential appointment rights for future vacancies, while declining reinstatement due to lack of vacancies.
National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the BOCW Act and Cess Act and issued strong directions to ensure their effective implementation for the welfare of construction workers, condemning the widespread non-compliance by States and UTAs.
ITC LIMITED v. BLUE COAST HOTELS LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of recovery and auction sale under the SARFAESI Act despite non-reply to borrower's representation, held symbolic possession valid, rejected agricultural land exemption, and set aside the High Court's order quashing the sale.
ITC LIMITED v. BLUE COAST HOTELS LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of recovery and auction proceedings under the SARFAESI Act despite non-reply to borrower's representation, rejected agricultural land exemption, validated symbolic possession, and dismissed the High Court's findings of fraud and collusion.
Director Aryabhatta Research Institute Of Observational Sciences v. Devendra Joshi
The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationary employee for unsatisfactory performance without a detailed inquiry is a valid termination simpliciter and set aside the High Court's order reinstating the employee on grounds of mala fide.
Bimal Gurung v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation of FIRs against GJM leaders to independent agencies, holding that no exceptional circumstances warranted such transfer and upholding the State's duty to maintain law and order.
Bimal Gurung v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of investigation of FIRs against GJM leaders, holding that no exceptional circumstances justified such transfer and emphasizing the State's duty to maintain law and order.
Sri Rameshwar Yadav & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 205 Cr.P.C. for exemption from personal attendance can be filed before first appearance and must be considered on merits, allowing the appellants' exemption from personal appearance in a dowry harassment case.
Sri Rameshwar Yadav & Ors. v. The State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 205 Cr.P.C. for exemption from personal attendance is maintainable before first appearance and must be considered on merits, allowing exemption where valid grounds exist.
State of Karnataka v. Karnataka Pawn Brokers Assn.
The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments prohibiting interest on security deposits under the Karnataka Money Lenders and Pawn Brokers Acts are invalid as they nullify a final judicial mandamus, but prospective non-payment of interest provisions are constitutionally valid and not arbitrary.
State of Karnataka v. Karnataka Pawn Brokers Assn.
The Supreme Court held that retrospective amendments prohibiting interest on security deposits cannot nullify a binding judicial mandamus, but such non-payment provisions are not inherently unconstitutional or arbitrary.
Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Kochi Cricket Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 applies prospectively to arbitral and related court proceedings, preserving vested rights under the old Act for pending arbitrations, and that the amended Section 36 removing automatic stay applies only to enforcement proceedings commenced after the Amendment Act.
Union of India v. Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of mandatory six months training under the PCPNDT Act rules, stayed the Delhi High Court's contrary judgment, and directed strict enforcement of its earlier directions to curb female foeticide.
Union of India v. Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of mandatory training rules under the PCPNDT Act, stayed the Delhi High Court's contrary judgment, and directed strict enforcement of measures to prevent female foeticide.
Bar Council of India v. A.K. Balaji
The Supreme Court held that foreign law firms cannot practice Indian law without enrollment under the Advocates Act but may advise on foreign law and participate in international arbitration on a temporary basis.
Bar Council of India v. A.K. Balaji
Foreign law firms cannot practice Indian law or open liaison offices without enrollment under the Advocates Act, but foreign lawyers may temporarily advise on foreign law and participate in international arbitration in India.
Union of India v. Raghuwar Pal Singh
The Supreme Court held that an appointment made without statutory authority and prior approval is null and void, and termination of such appointment does not require prior opportunity of hearing.
M/S. FORTUNE INFRASTRUCTURE v. TREVOR D’LIMA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that delay in delivering possession of a flat constitutes deficiency of service, awarding just and reasonable compensation based on market rates while partially modifying the NCDRC's order.
Bannareddy v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and reinstated the trial court's acquittal due to contradictions in evidence and improper interference in an acquittal appeal.
Bannareddy & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and reinstated the trial court's acquittal due to contradictions in evidence and lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.