Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
The Reserve Bank of India v. M.T. Mani and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the RBI’s 2020 Pension Scheme cut-off date, denying retrospective pension arrears to a retired employee who accepted the scheme’s terms.
Dr. I.S. Tomar v. Invertis University
The Supreme Court held that penalties under Section 26 of the NGT Act can only be imposed on persons with executive powers who willfully violate NGT orders, setting aside penalties against the Mayor who lacked such powers and accepted an unconditional apology.
Sulthan Said Ibrahim v. Prakasan & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's belated challenge to his impleadment and tenancy claim in a specific performance suit, affirming that res judicata bars re-litigation of settled issues and that possession transfer is implicit in the decree.
Pinky Meena v. High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan
The Supreme Court set aside the discharge of a probationary judicial officer for minor omissions and procedural lapses, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and confirming her service.
M/S SURAJ IMPEX (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that CBEC Circular No. 35/2010-Cus. clarifying entitlement to AIR customs duty drawback is clarificatory and retrospective, entitling exporters to benefits from 2008 despite the Circular's stated effective date.
State represented by Inspector of Police, CBI, ACB, Visakhapatnam v. Eluri Srinivasa Chakravarthi and Others
The Supreme Court set aside discharge orders relying on extraneous documents at charge framing stage, directing fresh exercise of jurisdiction under section 239 CrPC based solely on prosecution material.
State of Kerala & Another v. Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd. & Others
The Supreme Court held that States cannot levy entertainment tax on DTH broadcasting services as the activity falls exclusively under the Union's legislative competence to tax broadcasting services.
CHADURANGA KANTHARAJ URS v. S.V. RANGANATH
The Supreme Court held that wilful disobedience of its orders regarding issuance of development rights certificates constitutes contempt and directed strict compliance without entertaining fresh conditions or delays.
Padman Bibhar v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that conviction solely on 'last seen together' evidence without a complete and conclusive chain of circumstances is unsustainable.
Selukar and Ors. v. Mahendra Bhaskar Limaye and Ors.
The Supreme Court struck down arbitrary eligibility and appointment provisions in the Consumer Protection Rules, mandating judicial dominance, objective selection procedures, and minimum five-year tenure for consumer fora members to uphold constitutional principles and ensure effective consumer justice.
Dileep Kumar Pandey v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Air Force School, Bamrauli, discharging a public function under pervasive control of the Indian Air Force, is amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, though not a 'state' under Article 12 for service matters.
Gyan Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed effective enforcement of the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, mandating regular inspections, removal of encroachments, and establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms to ensure highway safety.
Lt. Col NK Ghai (Retd.) v. Union of India and Another
The Supreme Court directed reconsideration of the appellant's promotion grading by the Chief of Army Staff, emphasizing fairness in military promotion decisions under Defence Services Regulations.
Nagam Janardhan Reddy v. State of Telangana & Others
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition challenging the revision of project estimates as a matter unsuitable for writ jurisdiction and upheld the High Court's refusal to order a CBI investigation.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court quashed the Madhya Pradesh Government Order assigning IAS officers as appraisal authorities for IFS officers, reaffirming that Performance Appraisal Reports must be written by immediate superior officers within the Forest Department as per established legal principles and prior Court directions.
All India Judges Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court restored the 25% LDCE quota for promotion to Higher Judicial Service, reduced eligibility experience requirements, introduced a quota for junior division promotions, mandated suitability tests, and reinstated minimum practice requirements for judicial service entry.
S. JANAKI IYER v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of a government employee for misconduct under a fake transfer order, affirming that procedural lapses without prejudice do not vitiate departmental inquiries.
A.M. Kulshrestha v. Union Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings involving vigilance angle require prior CVC consultation before issuing a charge sheet, quashing the Bank's proceedings initiated without such advice.
Rajni v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the determination of respondent No. 2 as a juvenile based on credible school certificates and affirmed the grant of bail, emphasizing documentary evidence over medical tests for age determination under the Juvenile Justice Act.
K. H. Kamaladini v. State
The Supreme Court upheld charges for forgery and criminal breach of trust but set aside charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, clarifying the limited scope of judicial scrutiny at the charge framing stage.