Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
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.
LAXMI SNACKS PVT. LTD v. AKSHAR FOOD PRODUCTS
The Supreme Court disposed of civil appeals by enforcing a mediation-based settlement agreement, directing partial decrees and striking off suits without remanding to the trial court.
Mukul Sarma v. Sabita Chakraborty
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's alimony amounts but allowed the appellant more time to pay in installments, warning of contempt for defaults.
Giani Ram Mittal & Ors. v. M/s. RSPL Health Private Limited
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter for a fresh hearing to ensure proper adjudication of the dispute involving product wrappers.
Educational Society, Tumsar v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that in a 100% aided school, the management alone is liable to pay back wages for wrongful termination when the termination was without Government approval and statutory procedures were violated.
Khursida Begum v. Mohammad Farooq
The Supreme Court held that a registered gift deed transferring an undivided share in freehold property under tenancy is valid under Muslim Law when the right to collect rent is transferred, even without physical delivery of possession.
M/S MADRAS PETROCHEM LTD. v. BIFR
The Supreme Court held that enforcement actions under the SARFAESI Act cause abatement of pending SICA references, with SARFAESI Act overriding SICA in secured debt recovery, validating winding up orders despite interim stays.
Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala v. M/s K.T.C. Automobiles
The Supreme Court held that the sale of motor vehicles occurs at the place of registration and dismissed the appeal against the penalty set aside by the High Court for lack of conclusive proof of tax evasion.
D. Nageswar Rao v. S.B.I & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the defaulting borrower a final opportunity to repay outstanding bank dues in installments under strict conditions, balancing interests of the bank and auction purchaser.
Dharam Pal v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court allowed transfer of investigation to the CBI despite trial commencement, emphasizing the constitutional duty to ensure fair and impartial investigation in exceptional cases.
Union of India v. Saleena
The Supreme Court upheld a COFEPOSA detention order, ruling that effective communication of rejection of representation by a subordinate officer suffices and non-communication by the competent authority does not invalidate detention if subjective satisfaction is evident.
Mohan Lal v. Mohan Lal & Ors
The Supreme Court clarified that limitation for redemption of usufructuary mortgage starts from the date the mortgage money is paid, set aside the High Court's orders, and remanded the suit for trial.
M/s. Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board & Anr
The Supreme Court held that statutory concessional electricity tariffs are privileges subject to withdrawal by the State and promissory estoppel cannot prevent such withdrawal once statutory conditions are met.