Supreme Court of India

14,826 judgments

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Mukesh Seth v. M/S. A.B. Lal and Sons

16 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal after eviction and vacant possession were surrendered, directing the parties to resolve outstanding mesne profits and occupation charges disputes in the appropriate forum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant eviction mesne profits use and occupation charges vacant possession

ECL FINANCE LTD v. HARIKISHAN SHANKARJI

16 Nov 2017 · KURIAN JOSEPH; R. BANUMATHI

The Supreme Court held that an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act is maintainable only against orders imposing punishment for contempt, and set aside the Division Bench order admitting an appeal against issuance of notice in contempt proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 19 appeal maintainability of appeal contempt petition

ECL FINANCE LTD v. HARIKISHAN SHANKARJI

16 Nov 2017 · KURIAN JOSEPH; R. BANUMATHI

The Supreme Court held that an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act is maintainable only against orders imposing punishment for contempt and not against preliminary orders admitting contempt petitions and issuing notice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 19 appeal Contempt petition Maintainability of appeal

Union of India v. Amit Singh

15 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1118

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against illegal termination for non-disclosure of a trivial criminal case, directing a fresh hearing and consideration of all relevant factors before passing final orders.

employment appeal_allowed Significant termination of service suppression of information criminal antecedents appointment

Union of India & Ors v. Amit Singh

15 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against illegal termination for non-disclosure of a trivial criminal case, directing reconsideration with due process and discretion.

employment appeal_allowed Significant termination of service criminal antecedents suppression of information appointment cancellation

Vikram Singh v. Commissioner of Police

15 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing reconsideration of cancellation of candidature for suppression of criminal case information, emphasizing procedural fairness and application of established legal principles.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant cancellation of candidature suppression of information criminal cases prior acquittal

Vikram Singh v. Commissioner of Police

15 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to permit reconsideration of candidature cancellation for suppression of criminal antecedents, directing a fair hearing and application of established legal principles from Avtar Singh.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant cancellation of candidature suppression of criminal antecedents disclosure of criminal cases appointment procedure

Avtar Singh v. Union of India

15 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court remanded the appellant's termination for suppression of criminal antecedents for fresh consideration in light of established principles requiring employer discretion, procedural fairness, and a speaking order.

service_law other Significant suppression of criminal antecedents termination of service verification form employer discretion

Chirag M. Pathak & Ors. v. Dollyben Kantilal & Ors.

15 Nov 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre · 2017 INSC 1114

The Supreme Court held that multiple FIRs against different Co-Operative Societies involving distinct offences cannot be quashed at the investigation stage merely due to overlapping allegations and allowed all FIRs to be independently investigated.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR overlapping FIRs multiple FIRs

Chirag M. Pathak & Ors. v. Dollyben Kantilal & Ors.

15 Nov 2017 · R. K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court held that multiple FIRs against different Co-Operative Societies involving distinct allegations cannot be quashed as repetitive under Section 482 CrPC and must be independently investigated and tried.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC overlapping FIRs inherent powers

Kazimunnisa (Dead) v. Zakia Sultana (Dead)

15 Nov 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Abhay Manohar Sapre

The Supreme Court set aside conflicting judgments on land possession disputes under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing Act, remanding the cases for fresh trial with proper party impleading and case clubbing, emphasizing the supervisory nature of Article 227 jurisdiction.

civil appeal_allowed Significant land ownership possession land grabbing Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982

Kamini Jaiswal v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Nov 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Arun Mishra; A.M. Khanwilkar
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court affirmed the Chief Justice of India's exclusive administrative authority over Bench constitution, dismissed petitions alleging judicial corruption as forum hunting and contempt, and upheld judicial independence safeguards against unfounded allegations.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Chief Justice of India master of roster bench constitution forum hunting

Kamini Jaiswal v. Union of India & Anr.

14 Nov 2017 · R.K. Agrawal; Arun Mishra; A.M. Khanwilkar
Cites 1 · Cited by 1

The Supreme Court affirmed the Chief Justice of India's exclusive prerogative to constitute Benches, condemned forum hunting and scandalous allegations against the judiciary, and dismissed petitions seeking a special SIT to investigate a retired judge's alleged corruption.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Chief Justice of India master of the roster forum hunting judicial independence

Ismail Hushen Ghanchi v. National Highways Authority of India

14 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquisition involving fruit-bearing trees may be calculated based on income from the trees, entitling appellants to additional compensation, solatium, and interest under the Land Acquisition Act.

property appeal_allowed Significant land acquisition compensation fruit-bearing trees income-based valuation

State of Tripura v. Jayanta Chakraborty

14 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court referred complex constitutional questions on SC/ST reservations and the creamy layer principle to a Constitution Bench for authoritative interpretation, deferring interim relief and substantive decisions.

constitutional other Procedural Article 16(4) Article 16(4A) Article 16(4B) Scheduled Castes

Om Prakash Dhabai & Anr v. State of Rajasthan & Ors

14 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1108

The Supreme Court allowed allotment of shops to appellants at their own risk despite master plan reservations, subject to payment of usual charges and potential future eviction.

property appeal_allowed land allotment master plan urban planning risk acceptance

Om Prakash Dhabai & Anr v. State of Rajasthan & Ors

14 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi

The Supreme Court allowed the appellants to accept allotment of municipal land at their own risk despite master plan restrictions, subject to payment of usual charges and terms of the original allotment.

property appeal_allowed land allotment master plan risk acceptance eviction

Anil Kumar Yadav v. State (NCT) of Delhi

14 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1111
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's cancellation of bail in a murder case, emphasizing that bail in serious offences must be granted only after considering prima facie involvement and ensuring a fair trial without tampering or intimidation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail grant of bail cancellation of bail prima facie case

ANIL KUMAR YADAV v. STATE (NCT) OF DELHI

14 Nov 2017 · KURIAN JOSEPH; R. BANUMATHI
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's cancellation of bail granted to accused in a murder case, emphasizing the need to consider prima facie evidence and protect fair trial over irrelevant bail considerations.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail grant of bail cancellation of bail prima facie case

Sivanandan C.T. v. High Court of Kerala

14 Nov 2017 · Kurian Joseph; R. Banumathi · 2017 INSC 1107

The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of whether introducing minimum viva-voce qualifying marks after completion of the selection process violates principles of fairness and natural justice.

administrative other Significant selection process viva-voce cut-off post-selection change natural justice