Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
D.T.C. v. Gian Chand
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal to vacate the award of back wages while upholding reinstatement with continuity of service and directed a fresh pension option for the respondent.
Shaikh Hamid Sk. Hanif v. Salim Baig Yusuf Baig
The Supreme Court held that the Scrutiny Committee may conduct a fresh caste verification but has no power of review, set aside certain impugned orders, maintained status quo, and directed expeditious disposal of the verification process.
Swami Achyutanand Tirth v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed the Union and State Governments to strengthen enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and amend penal provisions to effectively combat the widespread adulteration of milk, safeguarding public health and the fundamental right to life.
GIRISH S/O DHARMAVIR MADAN v. NANDKUMAR S/O SHANKARRAO RASNE
The Supreme Court directed identification of the appellant's 3/7th share in the property before eviction proceedings could continue, staying eviction until shares are ascertained.
Aditi Wadhera v. Vivek Kumar Wadhera
The Supreme Court granted divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act by waiving the statutory waiting period and quashed pending criminal cases between the parties as part of an amicable settlement under its Article 142 jurisdiction.
Archbishop Raphael Cheenath S.V.D. v. State of Orissa & Anr.
The Supreme Court directed enhanced compensation and continued relief measures for Kandhamal communal violence victims, upheld State's investigation and policing efforts, and rejected transfer of investigation to CBI.
Electrotherm (India) Ltd. v. Patel Vipulkumar Ramjibhai & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that public consultation is mandatory for environmental clearance of expansion projects and directed post-decisional public hearing where expansion was undertaken without prior consultation.
Educational Consultants India Limited v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful extension of tenure of the CMD of Ed.CIL after due procedure and vigilance clearance, affirming the advisory role of the CVC and rejecting challenges based on unsubstantiated allegations.
Lourdes Society Snehanjali Girls Hostel v. M/S H & R Johnson (India) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a charitable society purchasing goods for non-commercial use is a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and restored compensation awarded for defective tiles, setting aside the National Commission's order.
Mathews J. Nedumpara v. The Supreme Court of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's collegium system judgment is binding under Article 141 and dismissed the challenge to judicial appointments made under it.
ARUN BABULAL PARASHAR v. AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Supreme Court held that appeals against Single Judge judgments are maintainable before the Division Bench and remitted the matter for expeditious disposal.
Suzanne Farisha Syiem Dutt v. Sabyasachi Dutt
The Supreme Court directed the trial court to first determine its jurisdiction under Sections 9 and 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 before proceeding with the custody dispute.
Lok Prahari v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the 1997 Rules allowing former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers to occupy government bungalows for life are invalid as they contravene statutory provisions and Article 14, directing recovery of possession and rent from unauthorized occupants.
Madina Begum v. Shiv Murti Prasad Pandey
The Supreme Court held that where no specific calendar date is fixed for contract performance, limitation for specific performance begins from refusal notice, and the first appellate court must decide all issues, not just limitation.
Bahubali Ravaji Doshi v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court disposed of the civil appeal by directing partial release of amounts deposited by the State in line with its earlier directions in connected cases, ensuring uniformity and avoiding unnecessary litigation.
High Court of Punjab & Haryana v. Jagdev Singh
The Supreme Court held that excess salary payments made to a retired judicial officer who had given an undertaking to refund such amounts can be recovered by the State, directing recovery in installments.
Sudhir Chaudhary v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court held that while voice samples are identification data and do not violate the right against self-incrimination, their collection must be conducted fairly under Article 21, balancing investigative needs and accused rights.
Ajay Kumar Pandey v. Piyush Verma
The Supreme Court removed the appellant's imprisonment sentence under the Contempt of Courts Act upon his unconditional apology but suspended his advocate licence for two years and upheld other restrictions.
Bhikulal Kedarmal Goenka v. State of Maharashtra and Anr
The Supreme Court held that no deduction for development charges is warranted when land acquired for a public purpose is situated in a developed urban area, and fixed compensation at the market value of comparable land without such deductions.
ACC LTD. v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that under Section 5(2) of the Kerala General Sales Tax Act, the sale by the brand name holder ACC Ltd. is the first sale for tax purposes, dismissing the appellant's claim that the manufacturer Cochin Cement Limited's sale should be treated as such.