Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. Principal Secretary Home, Govt. of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that police constables illegally terminated and later reinstated are entitled to continuity of service and equitable litigation expenses, but not backwages prior to the court's judgment, thereby dismissing their appeals with directions for final settlement.
Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. Principal Secretary Home, Govt. of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that police constables illegally terminated and later reinstated are entitled to continuity of service and litigation expenses as full settlement, but not full backwages for the period between termination and reinstatement.
Arjun Gopal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld a graded regulatory approach restricting fireworks sale and use in Delhi NCR to protect public health and air quality, balancing environmental concerns with commercial interests.
Arjun Gopal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the suspension of fireworks licenses in Delhi NCR to protect public health and air quality, adopting a graded regulatory approach while deferring relaxation of restrictions until after the 2017 Diwali season.
Sukhendu Das v. Rita Mukherjee
The Supreme Court allowed divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its constitutional powers despite absence of statutory grounds under the Special Marriage Act.
Sukhendu Das v. Rita Mukherjee
The Supreme Court allowed divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage under its constitutional powers despite absence of statutory grounds under the Special Marriage Act.
Santhini v. Vijaya Venketesh
The Supreme Court held that matrimonial proceedings must be held in camera if either party desires and videoconferencing cannot substitute physical presence without consent, emphasizing confidentiality, reconciliation, and women's constitutional rights.
Sudhakar Baburao Nangnure v. Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende
The Supreme Court upheld the interim order maintaining status quo on a disputed promotion and directed expeditious disposal of writ petitions challenging seniority and promotion in service matters.
Sudhakar Baburao Nangnure v. Noreshwar Raghunathrao Shende
The Supreme Court directed expeditious disposal of writ petitions challenging promotion and seniority, upheld interim status quo, and clarified that void promotions can be challenged belatedly with condonation of delay.
Nadiminti Suryanarayan Murthy v. Kothurthi Krishna Bhaskara Rao
The Supreme Court upheld the decree for specific performance of a genuine agreement for sale, invalidated a fabricated prior agreement and sale deed, and directed refund of sale consideration to the subsequent purchaser.
STATE (NCT OF DELHI) v. BRIJESH SINGH @ ARUN KUMAR
The Supreme Court held that while charge sheets filed outside Delhi can be considered for establishing continuing unlawful activity under MCOCA, prosecution requires that organised crime must have been committed within Delhi's territory.
STATE (NCT OF DELHI) v. BRIJESH SINGH @ ARUN KUMAR
The Supreme Court held that charge sheets filed outside Delhi can be considered for continuing unlawful activity under MCOCA, but prosecution requires organised crime committed within Delhi, upholding respondents' discharge.
State of Kerala and Others v. Fr. William Fernandez
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of State entry tax on goods imported from outside India after customs clearance, affirming State legislative competence under Entry 52 List II and rejecting the applicability of the doctrine of unbroken package.
PLASTIBLENDS INDIA LIMITED v. ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, MUMBAI & ANR.
Depreciation must be deducted before computing profits eligible for deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, and the option to disclaim depreciation under Section 32 does not enhance such deductions.
PLASTIBLENDS INDIA LIMITED v. ADDL. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, MUMBAI & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that depreciation must be deducted while computing profits eligible for deduction under Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, rejecting the assessee's option to disclaim depreciation for enhanced deductions.
Birbal Choudhary @ Mukhiya Jee v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld convictions for kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A IPC, affirmed common intention liability under Section 34 IPC, and confirmed the High Court’s modification of death and life sentences to 20 years rigorous imprisonment.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. M/S. J.B.M. BUILDER PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's civil appeals relying on its earlier judgment in Civil Appeal No. 6112 of 2017, with no order as to costs.
Deoraj @ Devraj @ Devraj Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court declined to quash a family-related criminal complaint but directed the appellants to surrender and granted bail, emphasizing sparing use of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
DEORAJ @ DEVRAJ @ DEVRAJ SINGH v. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to quash a family dispute complaint and directed the appellants to surrender and be released on bail under specified conditions.
Viswajeet Khanna v. Sukhwinder Singh
The Supreme Court set aside contempt proceedings against appellants and held that challenges to compliance reports must be pursued through appropriate proceedings, not contempt jurisdiction.