Supreme Court of India
8,182 judgments
M/s. PARSVNATH FILM CITY LTD v. CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award directing refund of bid amount with interest, holding the respondents liable for delay and unlawful termination of the Development Agreement.
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Shyamlal & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the reduction of murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder due to medical evidence creating doubt on cause of death and affirmed lenient sentencing considering the accused's age and delay in appeal disposal.
Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board v. Bhagwan Devi
The Supreme Court held that a statutory Board cannot return compulsorily acquired land without government sanction or conveyance deed, setting aside an arbitral award upholding such an agreement as contrary to public policy.
Sunita & Ors. v. Vinod Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a motor vehicle accident by correctly applying principles on age, notional income, multiplier, and future prospects under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Naganna (Dead) by Lrs. v. Siddaramegowda (Since Deceased) by Lrs.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision dismissing the plaintiff's suit for possession and cancellation of sale deed due to failure to prove ownership or lawful possession by clear evidence.
Raju Naidu v. Chenmouga Sundra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellate decree and held that the executing court rightly granted extension of time for execution, dismissing the appellant's challenge based on modification and delay.
Tr. A. BABU v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for corruption but granted bail and modified sentence based on his age, repentance, and offer to pay an enhanced fine for welfare of specially-abled children.
Parminder Singh v. Honey Goyal
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a quadriplegic motor accident victim, emphasizing realistic income assessment, additional heads of damages, and directed direct bank transfer of compensation to claimants.
STATE OF HARYANA v. AALAMGIR
The Supreme Court overruled earlier interpretation of Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, remanded land acquisition writ petitions for reconsideration applying the correct legal principles from Indore Development Authority, and allowed continuation of status quo during pendency.
State of Rajasthan v. Chatra
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of the accused for sexual assault of a minor, emphasizing careful evaluation of child witness testimony and corroborative evidence while rejecting the High Court's acquittal based on minor contradictions.
Zaid Sheikh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal permitting the appellant to complete his B.A.M.S. course and be awarded the degree after fulfilling the English subject eligibility during the course despite initial ineligibility.
DISORTHO S.A.S v. MERIL LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that Indian law governs the arbitration agreement and Indian courts have jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators despite arbitration venue in Colombia, allowing the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
BANK OF INDIA v. MUTHYALA SAIBABA SURYANARAYANA MURTHY
The Supreme Court held that a retired employee who failed to exercise the option to join a pension scheme within the prescribed deadline has no legal right to claim belated acceptance, and writ relief cannot be granted for such delay.
Sajithabai and Ors. v. Kerala Water Authority and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Special Rules, 1960 apply only after appointment as Assistant Engineer and allow migration between degree and diploma quota for promotions, setting aside the High Court's contrary interpretation.
Yogesh Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing payment of salary with interest to stenographers who worked despite irregular appointments, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 can be invoked for such relief without hyper-technicality.
Ranjit Sarkar v. Ravi Ganesh Bhardwaj
The Supreme Court held that dismissal of a complaint for default without proper jurisdiction and during COVID-19 restrictions was illegal, clarified the correct interpretation of Section 256 CrPC, and restored the complaint and revisional proceedings.
Gangubai Raghunath Ayare v. Gangaram Sakharam Dhuri
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a co-owner's sale deed to the extent of his share, emphasized the necessity of impleading all necessary parties in administration suits, and directed possession relief only in accordance with legal shares.
THE AUROVILLE FOUNDATION v. NAVROZ KERSASP MODY
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to interfere with the statutorily approved Auroville Master Plan and quashed its directions requiring fresh environmental clearance and new township planning.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that money laundering is a continuing offence under the PMLA, allowing prosecution even if predicate offences predate the Act, and dismissed the appellant’s plea for discharge at the preliminary stage.
The Auroville Foundation v. Natasha Storey
The Supreme Court upheld the Auroville Foundation's power to reconstitute its Town Development Council, dismissed the respondent's writ petition for abuse of process, and set aside the High Court's order invalidating the Standing Order No. 1/2022.