Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
Ram Saran Varshney v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the trial against appellants charged under dowry and harassment laws, quashed proceedings against sisters-in-law lacking allegations, and clarified the necessity of considering all investigation reports and respecting judicial stay orders in criminal investigations.
Jaya Biswal & Ors. v. Branch Manager, IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored full compensation to the dependents of a deceased truck driver, holding that contributory negligence does not bar compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act and that appeals under Section 30 require a substantial question of law.
CHAMAYATH CHERIYANNAL TH LRS. v. CHAMAYATH CHERIYANNAL HAJIROMMABI
The Supreme Court upheld the Trial Court's partition order among Tarwad members, ruling that gifting of shares by one thavazhy cannot be objected to by another, and set aside the High Court's interference.
Radha Krishnachetty v. Spl. Tahsildar Laq
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation and solatium for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing market value and development factors to ensure just compensation.
Kerala Public Service Commission v. The State Information Commission
The Supreme Court held that candidates are entitled to their answer sheets and interview marks under RTI, but the identities of examiners are protected by fiduciary confidentiality and must not be disclosed.
Gowande Public Trust v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a development agreement clause requiring free transfer of land for public utility to the Nagpur Improvement Trust, dismissing the challenge to the allotment of land under the NIT Act.
PEPSICO (INDIA) HOLDINGS PVT. LTD. v. GROCERY MARKETS & SHOPS BOARD
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory procedure under Section 5 of the Maharashtra Mathadi Act requiring disputes on Scheme applicability to be referred to the State Government, dismissing the appeal without deciding merits.
S.N. BHARDWAJ v. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed effective protection and eviction of encroachers from the protected Tughlakabad Fort, remitting the matter to the Delhi High Court for monitoring compliance with preservation orders.
Mirza Ali Raza & Ors. v. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed appellants to retain their original posts despite earlier orders dislocating them under a quashed reservation policy, emphasizing equity and settled service tenure.
Municipal Corp. of Greater Mumbai v. Best Kamgar Karmachari & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the High Court's dismissal of a contempt petition arising from an alleged illegal strike, emphasizing the binding nature of court orders and the mitigating effect of an unconditional apology.
State of U.P. v. Ravindra Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court upheld the State's authority to verify disability certificates and reject fraudulently obtained certificates, setting aside the High Court's order limiting verification to physical checks.
STATE TRADING CORPN. INDIA LTD. v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The Supreme Court held that property tax assessments under the NDMC Act must be based solely on the annual rent reasonably expected under Section 63, rejecting reliance on inconsistent bye-laws and adjusting rateable value in sub-leased cases to reflect statutory rent payments to the Government.
Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay v. Palak Dhari Yadav
The Supreme Court allowed the appellant to continue as Clerk till retirement despite a High Court order invalidating his direct recruitment appointment, given the respondent's retirement and absence of eligible candidates for promotion.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PORT OF MUMBAI v. NIKHIL N GUPTA
The Supreme Court accepted the respondents' apology, dropped contempt proceedings for withholding possession, and directed transfer of deposited funds to the Small Causes Court for mesne profits adjudication.
General Manager R.B.I v. N. Venkateshaiah & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the requirement of a pre-decisional hearing by the RBI before supersession of cooperative bank committees under Section 30(5) of the Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act, leaving the question open for future cases.
DY.DIRECTOR, SOCIAL FORESTRY DIVN. & ANR v. LAKSHMI CHANDRA
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of daily wagers in the Forest Department to minimum pay scale and directed strict compliance with regularisation and payment orders, emphasizing enforcement of Court directions.
Radhey Raman Gupta v. Mahesh Chandra & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed the Director of Education, Uttar Pradesh, to personally oversee and conclude the overdue Managing Committee elections of J. S. Hindu Inter College within six months, modifying the impugned judgment accordingly.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. EMCO Limited
The Supreme Court held that a power producer cannot claim a more favorable tariff post-PPA by opting out of accelerated depreciation benefits, upholding the tariff terms agreed in the Power Purchase Agreement.
Gulzari Lal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on a reliable dying declaration and credible eyewitness testimony, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the evidence and sentence.
Noorahammad and Ors v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction and reinstated the acquittal of appellants due to unreliable prosecution evidence and procedural lapses, emphasizing the principle that acquittals should not be disturbed unless findings are perverse.