Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
R. K. Barwal and Others v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the limitation of counting military service for seniority benefits only to ex-servicemen who joined the armed forces during a declared Emergency, dismissing claims by peace-time recruits for similar benefits under the Himachal Pradesh 1972 Rules.
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC v. AXIS BANK LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld provisional attachment orders under Section 281B of the Income Tax Act to secure tax liability of FOWC on income earned in India, directing FOWC to deposit amounts received under Letters of Credit to balance contractual obligations and tax recovery.
Arun Kumar Niranjan v. District Basic Education Officer
The Supreme Court held that amended promotion rules of 2010 cannot be applied retrospectively to penalize a teacher's refusal to accept promotion in 2007 and restored the Single Judge's decision in favor of the appellant.
Justice K S Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court of India unanimously held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 of the Constitution, overruling earlier decisions to the contrary.
Justice K S Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred to a nine-judge bench the question of whether the right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, overruling earlier decisions denying such a right and recognizing privacy as intrinsic to personal liberty under Article 21.
Amina Marwa Sabreen A and Others v. State of Kerala and Others
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Kerala's medical admission policy on maintainability grounds, holding that unpleaded challenges to a Government Order cannot be entertained.
Amina Marwa Sabreen A v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition challenging Kerala's medical admission scheme on maintainability grounds, holding that a challenge to the Government Order was not properly pleaded or prayed for.
Rakesh Kumar Garg v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking extension of service beyond the prescribed retirement age, holding that continuation in service is subject to State Government discretion and applicable regulations.
Rakesh Kumar Garg v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking extension of service beyond 58 years, leaving the appellant free to challenge the State Government's refusal to amend service Regulations for Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority.
Ram Chand v. Udai Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for failing to frame a substantial question of law under Section 100 CPC and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.
Ram Chand v. Udai Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for failing to frame a substantial question of law in a second appeal concerning ownership of agricultural land and remanded the case for fresh consideration.
Rakhi Mishra v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that at the stage of cognizance, a prima facie case must be found before summoning accused, and quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is permissible only in exceptional cases, restoring proceedings against respondents in a dowry harassment case.
Central Reserve Police Force v. Cpl. Sunil Singh and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Air Force personnel who applied for civil posts without prior permission and before completing required service cannot claim seniority from the date of selection, though compassionate relief may be granted.
RAMESH CHANDRA SHARMA & ORS v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ANR
The Supreme Court held that accelerated promotions based on fortuitous postings cannot alter seniority over seniors in the Madhya Pradesh Forest Service and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
RAMESH CHANDRA SHARMA & ORS v. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ANR
The Supreme Court held that accelerated promotions based on fortuitous postings cannot alter seniority fixed at initial appointment and remitted the matter for fresh consideration due to unclear rules.
Kanailal v. Ram Chandra Singh
The Supreme Court held that a second appeal must be decided with reasons addressing substantial questions of law, and set aside the High Court's summary dismissal for non-compliance with procedural mandates.
Girish Sharma v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution’s decision to cite persons as witnesses does not bind the court, which may take cognizance against them after balancing interests, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration excluding their statements as witnesses.
Girish Sharma v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that the prosecution's decision to cite persons as witnesses instead of accused is not binding on the court, which may take cognizance against them in the interest of justice without strictly following Section 306 Cr.P.C., and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
U.P. Secondary Education Service Selection Board v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarified that Rule 13(5) of the U.P. Secondary Education Services Selection Board Rules, 1998, as amended, mandates accommodating selected candidates in other notified vacancies beyond the same advertisement, allowing the appeals.
U.P. Secondary Education Service Selection Board v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court clarified that Rule 13(5) of the U.P. Secondary Education Services Selection Board Rules, 1998, as amended, mandates accommodation of selected candidates in available vacancies beyond the scope of the original advertisement, allowing the appeals.