Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Manohar Lal Sharma v. Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain the film "Padmavati"'s exhibition abroad without CBFC certification and refused to direct FIR registration, emphasizing non-interference with pending statutory certification and protecting artistic freedom under reasonable restrictions.
Common Cause v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful appointment of Shri Rakesh Asthana as Special Director, CBI, affirming that effective consultation within a statutory Selection Committee suffices and unverified allegations cannot invalidate such appointments.
Common Cause v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the appointment of Shri Rakesh Asthana as Special Director, CBI, holding that the selection process complied with statutory procedure and effective consultation, dismissing allegations of illegality.
Rahul Arora & Ors. v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court dismissed anticipatory bail for appellants who failed to comply with property transfer conditions but allowed them to seek relief in the High Court upon compliance.
Rahul Arora & Ors. v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against denial of anticipatory bail due to the appellants' non-compliance with court orders but allowed them to seek relief from the High Court upon proof of property transfer.
Laxmidhar Nayak v. Jugal Kishore Behera
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a road accident by correctly assessing the deceased's income, multiplier, and holding the insurance company liable despite non-production of policies.
Ishwar Pratap Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court should have quashed the supplementary chargesheet under the SC/ST Act filed at the Commission's instance, affirming police exclusivity over investigations and the High Court's power to quash chargesheets in part to prevent abuse of process.
Ishwar Pratap Singh & Ors v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr
The Supreme Court held that charges under the SC/ST Act added at the instance of the National Commission without proper investigation amounted to abuse of process and quashed the supplementary chargesheet under Section 482 CrPC.
NARAIN CHANDELIA & ORS. v. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court upheld murder convictions but emphasized strict compliance with Section 309 Cr.P.C. mandating continuous examination of witnesses to prevent undue adjournments and protect trial integrity.
NARAIN CHANDELIA & ORS. v. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court upheld murder convictions while emphasizing strict compliance with Section 309 CrPC to ensure continuous witness examination and prevent trial delays.
Dr. Nazrul Islam v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings can continue after retirement under Rule 6(1) of the All India Services Rules, but final orders affecting pension require an opportunity of hearing and must be concluded expeditiously.
Dr. Nazrul Islam v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings can continue post-retirement under Rule 6(1) of the All India Services Rules, 1958 for pension recovery, directing an opportunity of hearing and expeditious conclusion of proceedings.
Khilendra Singh v. Union of India Ministry of Agriculture Through Secretary & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Central List of OBCs for Uttar Pradesh applies to Uttarakhand for central government appointments until Uttarakhand's list is finalized and disallowed reliance on private publications to deny OBC reservation benefits.
Khilendra Singh v. Union of India Ministry of Agriculture Through Secretary & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that for central government appointments in Uttarakhand prior to finalization of its own OBC list, the Central List of Uttar Pradesh applies, and only official lists govern reservation eligibility, dismissing appeals challenging this principle.
District Development Officer & Anr. v. Satish Kantilal Amrelia
The Supreme Court modified a Labour Court award for reinstatement of a daily wage worker to monetary compensation, applying principles from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to deny automatic reinstatement in illegal termination cases involving daily wagers.
District Development Officer & Anr. v. Satish Kantilal Amrelia
The Supreme Court held that illegal termination of a daily wage worker does not automatically entitle reinstatement with back wages and awarded monetary compensation instead, modifying the Labour Court's order.
Koshy Jacob v. Union of India
The Supreme Court disposed of the petition seeking enforcement of its guidelines on destruction of public property during agitations, emphasizing the need for legislative action to provide a speedy mechanism for accountability and compensation.
Koshy Jacob v. Union of India
The Supreme Court disposed of the petition seeking enforcement of its guidelines on destruction of public property during agitations, urging prompt legislative action while leaving the petitioner to seek remedies elsewhere.
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The court upheld the validity of land acquisition notifications and compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, affirming procedural compliance and adequacy of compensation.
Agarwal Tracom Pvt. Ltd v. Punjab National Bank
The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of deposit by a secured creditor under SARFAESI Act is a measure under Section 13(4) and must be challenged before the DRT under Section 17, not by writ petition.