Supreme Court of India
18,587 judgments
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager v. S.C.R. Caterers, Dry Fruits, Fruit Juice Stalls Welfare Association
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of existing railway catering licensees to renewal under the 2010 Catering Policy, affirming their constitutional right to livelihood and striking down arbitrary denial of renewal.
Union of India v. Mohanlal & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified and mandated strict compliance with statutory procedures under Section 52A of the NDPS Act for seizure, sampling, storage, and disposal of narcotic drugs, directing establishment of adequate storage facilities and judicial supervision to prevent pilferage and ensure timely destruction.
Sachchidanand Gupta v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court recalled its earlier appointment of Justice Virendra Singh as Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta due to misrepresentation and lack of consensus, appointing Justice Sanjay Misra instead.
Kasthuri Radhakrishnan v. M. Chinniyan
The Supreme Court held that eviction petitions under Rent Control laws are maintainable without joining all co-owners and tenancy created by a power of attorney holder binds the principal, restoring eviction of tenant on grounds of default and bona fide need.
Union of India v. Mohanlal & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified statutory procedures under the NDPS Act for seizure, sampling, storage, and disposal of narcotics, mandated adequate storage facilities and judicial supervision, and directed prompt disposal to prevent pilferage and recirculation.
Bharat Aluminium Company v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services Inc.
The Supreme Court held that where parties choose foreign law and seat for arbitration, Part I of the Indian Arbitration Act is excluded, and Indian courts lack jurisdiction to set aside foreign arbitral awards.
Don Ayengia v. The State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that cheques issued as security for an acknowledged debt can be presented for payment and dishonour thereof attracts liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Vipinchandra Vadilal Bavishi v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that the State failed to lawfully acquire possession of certain land plots under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, entitling appellants to retain possession post the 1999 Repeal Act.
State of Rajasthan v. Ram Kailash alias Ram Vilas
The Supreme Court restored the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, holding that transferred malice applies even if the accused did not know the exact victim, rejecting the High Court's reduction to culpable homicide.
Bihar State Electricity Board v. M/s. Bhola Ram Steel Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that MDI meter readings reliably establish excess electricity consumption beyond contracted load, validating the Electricity Board's demand and rejecting the High Court's quashing of the same.
The Manager, VKNM Vocational Higher Secondary School v. The State of Kerala
The Supreme Court held that preferential appointment under amended Rule 7A(3) and Rule 51A requires prior engagement for one full academic year, denying such claim based on short-term prior service and setting aside the Kerala High Court Full Bench judgment.
Jivana Devi Yogendra Nath Adhar v. Vimal Kumar Dayaram Makane(Roy)
The Supreme Court held that custody disputes must be decided by the Family Court and continued the interim stay of custody orders until the Family Court delivers its final decision.
INDIAN MACHINERY COMPANY v. M/S. ANSAL HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a second complaint under the Consumer Protection Act is maintainable if the first complaint was dismissed for default, and set aside the National Commission's order rejecting the second complaint.
Asha Shrichand Raheja v. Purushotam Vishandas Raheja
The Supreme Court directed the Bombay High Court to expeditiously dispose of the probate appeal without expressing any opinion on the merits, disposing of the civil appeal with no order as to costs.
JIVANA DEVI YOGENDRA NATH ADHAR v. VIMAL KUMAR DAYARAM MAKANE(ROY)
The Supreme Court upheld the interim custody order pending final adjudication by the Family Court and directed parties to abide by the Family Court's final decision.
Heera Lal v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court declined to reopen the merits of land acquisition after delay but directed allotment of a plot under the Government's Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy with compensation for delay.
Pooja Pal v. Union of India
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal seeking CBI investigation into the murder of a sitting MLA, holding that multiple state investigations suffice absent credible evidence of bias or mala fide.
Indra Kaur & Ors. v. Royal Sundram Alliance Ins. Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal permitting the claimants to proceed against both the offending vehicle and insurer under the Motor Vehicles Act, directing the Tribunal to decide the compensation claim on merits.
Jashoda Kumari Pradhan & Anr. v. The Divisional Manager, The United India Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court restored the award of compensation with interest to the legal heirs of a deceased workman under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, setting aside the High Court's deletion of interest.
LAL CHAND LOHIA v. STATE OF HARYANA
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the land acquisition dispute to the High Court for fresh consideration of the purpose of acquisition and adequacy of rehabilitation.