Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
B. Gope v. Aldor Welding Ltd
The Supreme Court allowed the civil appeal by directing a payment of Rs. 2 lakhs as full and final settlement of the employment dispute, modifying the impugned judgment accordingly.
Pragati Builders & Promoters v. M/s Ram Murty Pyara Lal
The Supreme Court enhanced the interest rate payable to appellants from 6% to 15% per annum on the amount paid for property purchase, directing the bank and borrower to adjust payments accordingly.
Kusum Harilal Soni v. Chandrika Nandlal Mehta
The Supreme Court held that sham documents created to defeat a final eviction and compensation order cannot set aside attachment in execution proceedings and allowed the appeal to uphold the attachment.
Jayashri Bhaskar Gosavi v. Vishwanath Krishnath Panke
The Supreme Court held that tribal status must be independently established and directed the competent authority to reconsider the appellant's claim to Scheduled Tribe status after allowing her to produce additional evidence.
V. Sejappa v. The State by Police Inspector Lokayukta, Chitradurga
The Supreme Court restored the trial court's acquittal of a public servant accused of corruption, holding that mere recovery of money without proof of demand and acceptance as bribe is insufficient for conviction.
AMANULLAH AND ANR. v. STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction in quashing the cognizance order under Section 482 CrPC and allowed the appeal filed by private parties having locus standi to proceed with the criminal prosecution.
Kedar Mishra v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with the prescribed treasury head in deposit challans under Bihar Land Reforms Rules is not fatal to a pre-emption claim if the purchase money plus ten percent is deposited, allowing the appeal and remitting the matter for fresh consideration.
Medical Council of India v. Christian Medical College Vellore
The Supreme Court allowed review petitions to recall its earlier judgment and directed a fresh hearing, clarifying the limited scope of review and the non-requirement of detailed reasons at the review stage.
Pawan Kumar Aggarwal v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that a landowner not dispossessed despite an acquisition award is entitled to protection under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act and quashed the acquisition proceedings accordingly.
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the government's policy allowing migration of BWA spectrum holders to Unified License permitting voice telephony on payment of a fixed migration fee, dismissing claims of arbitrariness and undue favor.
State of Kerala v. M/S Kerala Rare Earth & Minerals Limited
The Supreme Court held that the State Government cannot reserve mining areas for public sector undertakings without following the statutory procedure under Section 17A of the MMDR Act, and upheld the binding nature of the Central Government's revisional order directing reconsideration of mining lease applications.
Manish Kumar Sureka v. West Bengal Financial Corporation
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant's appeal to participate in a court-supervised bidding process after rejecting the High Court's refusal to grant extension for payment, ensuring fairness and maximizing sale price.
Standard Chartered Bank v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that summons under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be issued against company directors only if the complaint specifically avers their responsibility for the company's business, and quashing such summons requires strong justification.
Chandrabhan v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a false Scheduled Tribe claim and mandated withdrawal of benefits obtained thereon under the Maharashtra Act, 2000, affirming strict adherence to the Scheduled Tribes Order.
Narayan v. Babasaheb
The Supreme Court held that suits by minors to set aside property transfers by their natural guardian are governed by a three-year limitation under Article 60 of the Limitation Act, 1963, and dismissed the appeal challenging this limitation period.
Commissioner, Delhi Value Added Tax v. M/s. ABB Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that sales of goods imported and moved inter-state pursuant to a works contract with specified approval and inspection conditions are exempt from state VAT under the Central Sales Tax Act.
Common Cause v. Union of India
The Supreme Court clarified the legal framework for subsistence and renewal of mining leases under the MMDR Act, upheld the 2015 amendment extending lease periods, and held that lapsing of leases requires formal orders, allowing leaseholders with valid pending renewals to continue mining operations.
Lilawati Agarwal v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that enhanced solatium under the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1984 applies to awards passed after the amendment and clarified entitlement to interest on the entire compensation amount.
LIC of India v. Krishna Murari Lal Asthana
The Supreme Court held that pension benefit amendments by LIC Board resolution require Central Government rule-making under Section 48 of the LIC Act and transferred constitutional challenges on dearness relief cut-off dates to the Delhi High Court for adjudication.
Savelife Foundation & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Supreme Court mandated binding guidelines protecting Good Samaritans who assist road accident victims, filling the legislative vacuum until Parliament enacts specific laws.