Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
DHEERAJ DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. DR. OM PRAKASH GUPTA
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court decree for specific performance based solely on the genuineness of an agreement and remanded the case for fresh consideration of all issues including readiness and willingness and bona fide purchaser status.
SHRI ANOOP SRIVASTAVA v. RAIS AHMED
The Supreme Court granted interim protection by staying certain aspects of the High Court's interim contempt orders pending disposal of the main contempt proceedings, without quashing the contempt actions.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Kishore R. Ajmera
The Supreme Court held that brokers and sub-brokers can be held liable for fraudulent and manipulative trading based on circumstantial evidence and trading patterns, upholding SEBI's penalties except in cases lacking sufficient proof.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ramesh Gelli and Others
The Supreme Court held that Chairman and Directors of a private bank licensed under the Banking Regulation Act are public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, allowing prosecution for corruption offences.
Hemant Vimalnath Narichania v. Anand Darshan C.H.S. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that consultation with the Federal Society is required only at the draft scheme stage under Section 18 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, and not at the draft order stage, allowing the appeal and restoring the division order of the co-operative society.
Ramadhar Singh v. Committee of Mgt. S.M.S.P.S. Itali
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the 2008 election of the Committee of Management as the term had expired and subsequent elections were held, rendering the dispute infructuous.
Ram Rati v. Mange Ram
The Supreme Court held that recall of witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is limited to clarifying doubts and cannot be used to fill omissions in evidence, setting aside orders allowing such recall after evidence closure.
Shaji K. Joseph v. V. Viswanath
The Supreme Court held that courts should not interfere with ongoing election processes and that election disputes must be referred to the Central Government under the Dentists Act, setting aside the High Court's order allowing such interference.
Shaji K. Joseph v. V. Viswanath
The Supreme Court held that courts should not interfere with the election process once commenced and election disputes under the Dentists Act must be referred to the Central Government, setting aside the High Court's order allowing a candidate's nomination after election commencement.
Satyendra Singh v. Saroj Rani
The Supreme Court directed the High Court to dispose of the appellant's review application within one month and stay contempt proceedings pending its disposal, emphasizing fairness and expeditious adjudication.
Sayyed Ratanbhai Sayeed (D) Th. Lrs. & Ors. v. Shirdi Nagar Panchayat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that a compromise decree protecting shopkeepers' possession became inexecutable due to subsequent development plans and statutory regulations, affirming the municipal authority's power to remove unauthorized structures in public interest while upholding compensation rights.
Shaji K. Joseph v. V. Viswanath
The Supreme Court held that courts should not interfere with election processes once commenced and that election disputes under the Dentists Act must be referred to the Central Government, setting aside the High Court's order allowing a candidate's nomination after election commencement.
SUBHASH v. GURU TEG BAHADUR HOSPITAL GOVT.OF NCT DELHI
The Supreme Court directed the respondent Hospital to give preference to appellants in future Class-IV vacancies, ignoring age bar, without deciding their direct employment status.
Kathuria Public Schools & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of land acquisition by the Delhi Development Authority, dismissed the appellants' challenge, and directed possession and management of the acquired land and school premises to be handed over to the government.
Surinder Singh & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals and upheld the fixation of land value at Rs. 250 per square yard as consistent with earlier High Court and Supreme Court decisions.
A.K. Saxena v. State Bank of Patiala
The Supreme Court modified the dismissal of an employee involved in alleged fraud by treating him as retired with pension benefits, emphasizing non-discrimination and fairness in disciplinary proceedings.
M/S JAGRAON EXPORTS v. C.I.T-I LUDHIANA
The Supreme Court held that proceeds from the sale of scrap are not includible in total turnover for claiming deductions under Section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that under the amended Land Acquisition Act, courts must award just and fair compensation based on true market value, not limited by the owner's claim, and fixed the appellants' land value at Rs. 200 per square yard considering its location.
Chidambaram v. Spl. Tahsildar Land Acquisition & Ors
The Supreme Court held that land acquired under notification dated 22.05.1991 is entitled to compensation at Rs. 20 per square foot with statutory benefits, aligning with its earlier ruling in Valliyammal's case.
Om Parkash & Ors. v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and directed compensation for acquired land at Rs. 250 per sq. yard, aligning it with precedent valuations for adjoining lands.