Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
STAR SPORTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRASAR BHARATI
The Supreme Court held that broadcasters must share live sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati free of all advertisements, including sponsor logos embedded by event organizers, under the Sports Broadcasting Signals Act, 2007.
Pragna Paramita Praharaj v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court granted bail to a convicted appellant during the pendency of her appeal, setting aside the High Court's refusal of bail in a murder case.
Nirmal Dass v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's sentence from two years to one year rigorous imprisonment for offences involving fraudulent manipulation of land records, considering his advanced age and other mitigating factors.
Land Acquisition Officer, A.P v. Ravi Santosh Reddy by L.Rs
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal challenging the refusal to recall an unchallenged execution order directing payment of interest on delayed land acquisition compensation, affirming the finality of such orders.
Subhan Tours & Travel Services v. Union of India
The Supreme Court disposed of writ petitions by directing petitioners to file fresh applications for Hajj tour permissions, which authorities must decide on merits with reasoned orders, refusing preemptive relief based on apprehension.
CHAMOLI DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. THROUGH ITS SECRETARY/MAHAPRANDHAK & ANR v. RAGHUNATH SINGH RANA & ORS
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of an employee's dismissal for non-compliance with mandatory disciplinary inquiry procedures and principles of natural justice under statutory regulations.
State of Rajasthan v. Firoz Khan @ Arif Khan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's unreasoned dismissal of leave to appeal against acquittal and remanded the case for fresh consideration in accordance with established legal standards.
Krishna Devi v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's interim stay on a petrol pump allotment and directed maintenance of status quo pending final disposal of appeals, emphasizing proper balance of convenience and irreparable harm in granting interim relief.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred disputes between lender banks, HSIIDC, and the outgoing concessionaire to arbitration and directed interim deposit of toll collections in escrow, refusing to amend the new concession agreement to secure lenders' dues.
Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of criminal defamation provisions under Sections 499 and 500 IPC and related procedural provisions, holding them as reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech under Article 19(2) to protect individual reputation and dignity.
M/S ARTI SPINNING MILLS v. STATE OF HARYANA
The Supreme Court clarified that compensation awarded in the case is limited to its facts and does not establish binding precedent.
Om Prakash Sharma v. Ramesh Chand Prashar
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with ancillary financial disclosure conditions in a tender does not invalidate a highest bid if payment is made, and quashed the High Court's order setting aside the sale deed.
EITZEN BULK A/S v. ASHAPURA MINECHEM LTD.
The Supreme Court held that Part I of the Indian Arbitration Act is excluded for foreign awards made under foreign law and outside India, barring Indian courts from entertaining challenges under Section 34 and upholding enforcement under Part II.
Uddar Gagan Properies Ltd. v. Sant Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition power cannot be misused to transfer land to private builders, quashed illegal licenses and sale deeds, and moulded relief restoring land to the State while protecting landowners' rights.
Jatin C. Jhaveri v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that acquisition of foreign exchange without prior RBI permission under Section 8(1) of FERA is illegal and liable to confiscation, restoring the Special Director's order against Jatin Jhaveri despite Customs proceedings favoring him.
State of U.P. v. Surendra Pratap
The Supreme Court held that surplus land vested and possession taken by the State under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act precludes claims by subsequent purchasers under the Repeal Act, dismissing the writ petition challenging possession.
Indo Burma Petroleum Corp. Ltd. v. Commissioner VAT Delhi
The Supreme Court held that the VAT exemption on the increased component of petrol and diesel prices ceased to apply after price rollbacks, dismissing petroleum companies' appeals challenging this interpretation.
ZILE SINGH v. STATE OF HARYANA
The Supreme Court held that in land acquisition cases within developed municipal limits, compensation valuation should be reduced by one-third rather than 60%, directing reassessment of compensation accordingly.
Sujatha Ravi Kiran v. State of Kerala & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition to transfer investigation to CBI and quash petitions to Delhi, directing Kerala police to continue investigation through a special team.
Rambraksh @ Jalim v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court set aside a murder conviction based solely on last seen evidence due to lack of corroborative proof and unexplained delay in lodging FIR.