Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. HARKISHAN
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's appeal but allowed one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act, failing which possession must be returned to the original owners.
M/S SHANTI CONDUCTORS (P) LTD. v. ASSAM STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
The Supreme Court held that the Interest on Delayed Payment to Small Scale and Ancillary Industrial Undertakings Act, 1993 applies retroactively to payments due after its commencement, allowing recovery of interest on delayed payments irrespective of contract date.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. SHYAM SINGH
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's appeal, granting it one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act, failing which possession must be returned to the original landowners.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. AJAY SINGHAL
The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Development Authority's appeal, allowing one year to initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act, failing which possession must be returned to original landowners.
Ashiq Hussain Faktoo v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a TADA conviction, holding that post-conviction relief under Article 32 is not maintainable except in rare cases involving violation of natural justice or judicial bias.
Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Manoj Kumar & Anr
Employees under a contractual Voluntary Retirement Scheme may withdraw their applications before acceptance within the Scheme's validity period, but withdrawal after the Scheme's expiry is impermissible, and an amendment creating a new application window does not extend the original Scheme.
M/S PARK STREET PROPERTIES (PVT) LTD. v. DIPAK KUMAR SINGH & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that an unregistered lease agreement cannot override statutory provisions under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, and a monthly tenancy created thereby is terminable by 15 days' notice, validating the termination notice issued by the landlord.
ALLAHABAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. M/S. THE GENERAL FIBRE DEALERS
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for failure to examine records and give reasons, remanding the matter for a fresh and expeditious hearing.
Amandeep Goyal v. Yogesh Rani
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's transfer of a divorce petition, emphasizing the husband's role as caretaker of a seriously ill child and directing the case to be heard in the original jurisdiction.
Bharwad Navghanbhaj Jakshibhai & Ors. v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Section 326 read with Section 149 IPC for unlawful assembly causing injuries but modified the sentence by restoring original imprisonment and increasing compensation.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Madras v. M/s Addison & Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that excise duty refund claims are permissible only if the claimant has not passed on the duty burden, and refund to manufacturers who have passed on the duty results in unjust enrichment.
Laxmi Bai & Ors. v. T. Jagadish & Ors.
The Supreme Court disposed of a property partition dispute appeal by recording a mediation settlement and rendering pending proceedings infructuous.
Brajendra Singh Yambem v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a retired government servant initiated beyond the four-year limitation period under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 are barred even if prior presidential sanction is obtained, and quashed such proceedings while directing fresh inquiry within six months.
Jamshed Ansari v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Allahabad High Court Rules requiring advocates not on the local roll to appear with a local advocate, holding these as reasonable restrictions on the right to practice law under Article 19(1)(g) and Section 30 of the Advocates Act.
Vivek Singh v. State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that while reservation for physically handicapped candidates must be implemented as a matter of law, retrospective appointment against backlog reserved posts disrupting seniority is not permissible when the State has complied with reservation norms.
Souren Pal v. Prabhat Bouri
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order unseating appellants without hearing them and remitted the matter for fresh hearing, emphasizing the right to be heard in election disputes.
M/s Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd v. Commissioner of Customs, Patna
The Supreme Court held that exemption from Special Additional Duty on imports from Nepal granted by a 2000 notification operates prospectively and is not retrospective, dismissing the appellant's claim for refund of duty paid earlier.
Sasan Power Limited v. North American Coal Corporation India Private Limited
The Supreme Court held that the arbitration agreement governed by UK law and seated in London is valid despite involving two Indian companies, and the courts must refer disputes to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar
The Supreme Court held that recalling prosecution witnesses under Section 311 CrPC must be exercised judicially and refused to allow recall based on inadvertent omissions by defence counsel, emphasizing balance between fair and speedy trial.
DELHI AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BOARD v. HAKUMAT RAI
The Supreme Court held that while the respondent has no absolute right to a shop allotment in Gazipur market, his claim must be considered fairly with other eligible applicants subject to availability.