Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
Manoj Kumar Sharma v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court quashed a delayed FIR and criminal proceedings for dowry death due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, absence of prior FIR, and abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Arjun Singh v. Sharadendu Tiwari
The Supreme Court held that only travel expenses incurred by star campaigners are exempt from election expenses, rejected the conclusive valuation by Election Commission, and allowed striking off of pleadings relating to helicopter travel expenditure while upholding the rest of the election petition pleadings.
Keshav H. Gholve and Anr. v. M/s Thermax Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a delinquent workman is not entitled to legal representation in a domestic enquiry unless the management engages a lawyer, but may be represented by any employee or trade union representative of their choice.
Kumar Aluminium Ltd v. Asset Reconstruction Company India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that the pre-deposit under section 18(1) of the SARFAESI Act is refundable upon disposal of the appeal unless lawfully appropriated or attached, setting aside lower court orders and remitting the matter for fresh consideration.
Sunil Kumar Rai & Ors v. State of Bihar & Ors
The Supreme Court quashed Bihar's notification granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Lohar community, reaffirming that only Parliament and the President can specify Scheduled Tribes under Article 342, and upheld prior rulings that Lohars are OBCs, not Scheduled Tribes.
Sunil Kumar Rai & Ors. v. The State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed Bihar's 2016 notification granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Lohar community, reaffirming that Lohars are OBCs, not Scheduled Tribes, and awarded compensation for violation of fundamental rights.
Vishnu Kumar Sikaravar v. Anil Kumar Garg
The Supreme Court held that a public official must be given a valid show cause notice and opportunity of hearing before being restrained from exercising financial and administrative powers, directing fresh proceedings accordingly.
M. S. Kazi v. Muslim Education Society & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a tribunal not required to defend its order is not a necessary party in writ proceedings under Articles 226 and 227, allowing the appeal and restoring the case for merits consideration.
Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Orissa Ltd. v. New India Assurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that burglary insurance claims require proof of forcible and violent entry or exit, and absent such proof, the insurer is not liable, dismissing the appellant's claim and appeal.
Shri Vimal Kishor Shah v. Jayesh Dinesh Shah
The Supreme Court held that a Trust Deed's arbitration clause does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement binding beneficiaries who did not sign it, and disputes under the Indian Trust Act are not arbitrable but fall within Civil Court jurisdiction.
Shri Vimal Kishor Shah v. Jayesh Dinesh Shah
The Supreme Court held that a Trust Deed clause for arbitration does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement with beneficiaries who did not sign it, and disputes under the Indian Trust Act are not arbitrable but fall within Civil Court jurisdiction.
Vimal Kishor Shah v. Jayesh Dinesh Shah
The Supreme Court held that a Trust Deed clause for arbitration does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement under the Arbitration Act, and disputes under the Indian Trust Act are non-arbitrable and must be adjudicated by Civil Courts.
Brij Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Brij Lal for murder, rejecting his plea of self-defence as the evidence showed he fired indiscriminately at an unarmed crowd without reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt.
Damayanti Hemant Matani v. Dr. Viren Bhagwandas Asher
The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order permitting the father to take the minor child abroad for medical treatment, aligning the period with the child's academic schedule and ensuring custodial safeguards.
Akta Juneja v. Sanjeev Kumar Juneja
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of a matrimonial dispute case to a Family Court in Delhi, directing cooperation on visitation rights to ensure the welfare of the minor child.
O.P. Verma v. Shahmal
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a Junior Engineer punished for demolition under orders of discharged superior officers, setting aside his imprisonment and discharging him upon acceptance of his apology.
Baburao s/o Narayanrao Terkar v. Pokhardas s/o Bhanumal Khatnani
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of eviction proceedings against a tenant who deposited rent with the Rent Controller amid bona fide ownership dispute, rejecting the landlord's appeal and directing enhanced rent payment.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. VEENA MAHAJAN
The Supreme Court held that land acquisitions where possession was not taken within five years of the award prior to the 2013 Act's commencement are to be declared lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Act.
Virender Khullar v. American Consolidation Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an agent acting on behalf of a disclosed principal is not personally liable for shipment contracts, affirming that only the consignee/principal is liable for non-payment under the Consumer Protection Act.
Mukesh Nayyar v. Madhu Nayyar & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the divorce appeal due to the appellant's death, holding that no cause of action survives, while allowing parties to pursue ancillary matters separately.