Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Mukesh Seth v. M/S. A.B. Lal and Sons
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.
ECL FINANCE LTD v. HARIKISHAN SHANKARJI
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.
ECL FINANCE LTD v. HARIKISHAN SHANKARJI
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.
Union of India v. Amit Singh
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.
Union of India & Ors v. Amit Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against illegal termination for non-disclosure of a trivial criminal case, directing reconsideration with due process and discretion.
Vikram Singh v. Commissioner of Police
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.
Vikram Singh v. Commissioner of Police
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.
Avtar Singh v. Union of India
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.
Chirag M. Pathak & Ors. v. Dollyben Kantilal & Ors.
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.
Chirag M. Pathak & Ors. v. Dollyben Kantilal & Ors.
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.
Kazimunnisa (Dead) v. Zakia Sultana (Dead)
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.
Kamini Jaiswal v. Union of India & Anr.
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.
Kamini Jaiswal v. Union of India & Anr.
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.
Ismail Hushen Ghanchi v. National Highways Authority of India
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.
State of Tripura v. Jayanta Chakraborty
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.
Om Prakash Dhabai & Anr v. State of Rajasthan & Ors
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.
Om Prakash Dhabai & Anr v. State of Rajasthan & Ors
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.
Anil Kumar Yadav v. State (NCT) of Delhi
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.
ANIL KUMAR YADAV v. STATE (NCT) OF DELHI
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.
Sivanandan C.T. v. High Court of Kerala
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.