Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
M/S. ELITE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION (HYD.) PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S. TECHTRANS CONSTRUCTION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause in a separate contract is not incorporated into a subcontract by mere reference without clear intention, dismissing the appeal for appointment of arbitrator.
Rajeshwar Mahto v. Alok Kumar Gupta
The Supreme Court held that an interim order under Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act directing payment of full wages last drawn remains enforceable despite the final appeal outcome, and directed the employer to pay Rs.7.5 lakhs in full settlement.
Rajendra Rajoriya v. Jagat Narain Thapak
The Supreme Court held that a Sessions Court's remand for further inquiry under Section 398 Cr.P.C. does not amount to taking cognizance, and a Magistrate must independently apply mind while taking cognizance, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the complaint.
Rajendra Rajoriya v. Jagat Narain Thapak
The Supreme Court held that a Sessions Court's remand for further inquiry under Section 398 CrPC does not amount to taking cognizance, and a Magistrate must independently apply judicial mind while taking cognizance, setting aside the High Court's quashing of the complaint.
M/s. Universal Cylinders Limited v. The Commercial Taxes Officer
The Supreme Court held that sales tax paid on the excess amount charged provisionally over the final government-approved price is refundable, as only the final price is legally receivable for tax purposes.
M/s. Universal Cylinders Limited v. The Commercial Taxes Officer
The Supreme Court held that sales tax paid on excess provisional price amounts, subsequently revised downward by a government authority, is refundable to the dealer under the Rajasthan Sales Tax Act.
Sunil Samdaria v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of appointments of retired judicial officers as Additional Judges for less than two years tenure, clarifying eligibility and tenure under Articles 217 and 224 of the Constitution.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. VINISH JAIN
The Supreme Court upheld minor compensation variations in two death claims but reduced compensation in a third case by increasing personal expense deductions and adjusting awards for loss of love and affection, applying principles from National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited v. M/s. Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited and Others
The Supreme Court held that a financial institution succeeding to a non-financial lender by merger can invoke the SARFAESI Act for recovery of secured debts, and arbitration proceedings do not bar such invocation.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited v. M/s. Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited and Others
The Supreme Court held that a financial institution succeeding a non-financial lender by merger can invoke the SARFAESI Act for recovery, and arbitration proceedings do not bar SARFAESI actions.
Pankaj Jain v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Section 88 Cr.P.C. confers discretionary power on courts to accept bonds for appearance and does not mandate release on bond as a matter of right, especially where non-bailable warrants have been issued.
Essar Bulk Terminal Limited v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat Government's notification expanding Hazira port limits, ruling that the appellants had no proprietary rights or legitimate expectation in the reclaimed lands affected and that the expansion was in public interest and intra vires statutory provisions.
Essar Bulk Terminal Limited v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's notification expanding Hazira port limits, ruling that appellants have no proprietary rights in reclaimed land and that the expansion was in public interest and intra vires the Indian Ports Act.
Sachin Dinanath Dhuri v. Sneha Sachin Dhuri
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal dissolving the marriage by mutual consent without waiting period and quashed all related litigations following a bona fide settlement between the parties.
Sachin Dinanath Dhuri v. Sneha Sachin Dhuri
The Supreme Court granted divorce by mutual consent without waiting period and quashed all related civil and criminal litigations following a comprehensive settlement between estranged spouses.
Delhi Development Authority v. Munni Lal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of urgent land acquisition by the Delhi Development Authority for a freight complex, rejecting claims of lapse under the 2013 Act and dismissing challenges to the acquisition process.
Delhi Development Authority v. Munni Lal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of invoking urgency provisions in land acquisition for public purpose and ruled that acquisition did not lapse under the 2013 Act despite non-taking of physical possession, allowing the DDA's appeal.
Union Public Service Commission v. Angesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that disclosure of detailed marks in UPSC Civil Services Examination under the RTI Act is not automatic and must balance transparency with confidentiality and public interest, setting aside the High Court’s order directing such disclosure.
Sudarsana Rao Gadde v. Karuna Gadde
The Supreme Court granted divorce by mutual consent incorporating a custody settlement and restrained parties from fresh litigation without Court permission.
Sudarsana Rao Gadde v. Karuna Gadde
The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage by mutual consent under Section 10A of the Indian Divorce Act, incorporating the parties' settlement on custody and visitation, and disposed of all pending matrimonial litigations.