Supreme Court of India
15,089 judgments
Mrigank Johri v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld that employees absorbed on agreed terms as new recruits cannot claim prior service seniority unless recruitment rules permit deputation, dismissing the appeal challenging seniority fixation.
Mrigank Johri & Ors v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that employees absorbed on agreed terms excluding prior service for seniority cannot later claim such benefit, dismissing their appeal against the seniority fixation in the Department of Post.
M/S GENNEX LABORATORIES LTD v. THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER, HYDERABAD & ANR
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to file a statutory appeal before the Sales Tax Tribunal despite prior non-availment, set aside the High Court order dismissing the writ petition, and restored and consolidated related appeals for hearing.
NAGAR NIGAM, KANPUR NAGAR v. BRIJBALA TEWARI
Termination without mandatory consultation with the Public Service Commission is invalid, but only notional service for pension benefits is granted post-superannuation without back wages.
Vithal Rao & Anr. v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquisition by applying established principles to determine market value based on average sale deeds with appropriate deductions for development charges.
Vithal Rao & Anr. v. The Special Land Acquisition Officer
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for land acquisition by applying established principles to determine market value of large undeveloped land, allowing a 40% deduction for development charges based on average sale deed prices.
Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petitions challenging the confirmation of death sentences, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record or sufficient grounds for review existed, and reaffirmed the scope of review jurisdiction in criminal cases.
Vikram Singh @ Vicky Walia and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petitions challenging the confirmation of death sentences, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record or sufficient ground for review existed, and reaffirmed the scope of its review jurisdiction in criminal cases.
Chairman and Managing Director FCI v. Jagdish Balaram Bahira
The Supreme Court held that benefits obtained by fraudulent caste claims are void and must be withdrawn, rejecting equitable protection except in exceptional cases under Article 142.
Chairman and Managing Director FCI v. Jagdish Balaram Bahira
The Supreme Court held that benefits obtained through fraudulent caste certificates are void and must be withdrawn, affirming strict adherence to constitutional and statutory provisions governing reservation.
Alka Chandewar v. Shamshul Ishrar Khan
The Supreme Court held that interim orders passed by the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 17 are enforceable and the Tribunal can seek contempt proceedings under Section 27(5), overruling the Bombay High Court's restrictive interpretation.
Alka Chandewar v. Shamshul Ishrar Khan
The Supreme Court held that interim orders passed by the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 17 are enforceable and subject to contempt proceedings under Section 27(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, overruling the Bombay High Court's restrictive interpretation.
Roger Shashoua v. Mukesh Sharma
The Supreme Court held that Indian courts lack jurisdiction under Part I of the Arbitration Act over arbitrations seated outside India, affirming that the seat of arbitration determines supervisory jurisdiction.
Roger Shashoua v. Mukesh Sharma
The Supreme Court held that Indian courts lack jurisdiction under Part I of the Arbitration Act to entertain challenges to arbitral awards where the seat of arbitration is outside India, affirming that the seat determines supervisory jurisdiction.
Sant Lal v. Rajesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a driver licensed for light motor vehicles can drive a tractor-trolley transport vehicle without a separate endorsement, and the insurer cannot recover compensation from the owner alone.
Sant Lal v. Rajesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a driver licensed for light motor vehicles can drive a tractor attached to a trolley without a separate endorsement, and the insurer cannot recover compensation from the owner alone.
Manipal University & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Medical Council of India lacks jurisdiction to regulate NRI admission quotas in deemed universities, quashing its direction restricting such admissions as ultra vires.
Manipal University & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Medical Council of India lacks jurisdiction to regulate NRI admission quotas in deemed universities, setting aside its direction restricting such admissions as ultra vires.
D. N. Joshi v. D.C. Harris
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Muslim gift deed based on constructive possession and affirmed the High Court's eviction decree, holding that substantial compliance with procedural requirements for second appeals suffices.
D. N. Joshi v. D.C. Harris
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Muslim gift deed with constructive possession and affirmed eviction of tenants, holding that substantial questions of law were properly framed and the High Court rightly interfered with concurrent findings of fact.