Supreme Court of India
16,355 judgments
State of Uttarakhand & Ors. v. Suman Pal
The Supreme Court held that reinstatement with backwages is not just for a daily wager relieved years ago and awarded a lump-sum compensation instead.
Sameera Paikara v. Amit Ajit Jogi & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and added the issue of whether an American citizen by birth is eligible to contest State Assembly elections in India for adjudication.
Mohdinsa Nabisa Gurikar v. Imamsa Chandas Gurikar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court order and remanded the land dispute case for fresh consideration due to absence of clear findings on key factual questions.
RAMAKANT DWIVEDI v. RAFIQ AHMAD & ORS.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Government Order mandating e-tendering for mining leases, rejecting claims of vested rights from pending applications and dismissing leases granted in violation of this policy.
The Management of Narendra & Company Private Limited v. The Workmen of Narendra & Company
The Supreme Court held that back wages to workmen cannot be extended beyond the date the industry ceased functioning, affirming that appellate courts should not disturb factual findings without perversity.
Pramod v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a senior-most lecturer in a private aided polytechnic is entitled to promotion as Principal under statutory MEPS Rules, overruling the applicability of Government Rules 2012 and directing reinstatement with consequential benefits.
S.K.L. Co. v. Chief Commercial Officer
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of leasing railway parcel space through competitive tenders while affirming the Railways' duty to fix and enforce upper tariff limits to prevent undue preference and protect public interest.
Pegasus Assets Reconstruction P. Ltd. v. M/s. Haryana Concast Limited
The Supreme Court held that secured creditors can enforce security interests under the SARFAESI Act without Company Court intervention during winding up, disallowing supervisory fetters imposed under the Companies Act.
LIC OF INDIA v. INSURE POLICY PLUS SERVICES PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that life insurance policies were freely assignable under Section 38 of the Insurance Act, 1938 prior to its 2015 amendment, and insurer's refusal to register assignments was illegal and void.
The Kerala Bar Hotels Association v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court upheld Kerala's policy restricting liquor licenses to Five Star hotels as a reasonable classification under Articles 14 and 19, affirming the State's power to regulate liquor trade to reduce public consumption.
Central Bank of India v. Virudhunagar Steel Rolling Mills Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that personal guarantees executed on a specific date do not cover liabilities incurred prior to that date unless expressly stated, dismissing the bank's appeal to hold directors liable for earlier debts.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed stricter vehicular pollution control measures in Delhi, including diversion of non-Delhi bound vehicles, increased ECC, vehicle entry restrictions, diesel vehicle registration bans, mandatory CNG conversion for taxis, and enforcement of pollution norms to combat severe air pollution.
Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal N. Mistry
The Supreme Court held that RBI and banks can withhold certain inspection and penalty-related information under RTI exemptions protecting economic interests, fiduciary relationships, and commercial confidence, balancing transparency with confidentiality.
Shreya Vidyarthi v. Ashok Vidyarthi & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree recognizing the suit property as joint family property purchased from insurance proceeds, dismissing the appellant's challenge on procedural and substantive grounds.
Mangu Singh v. Dharmendra & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a double murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the unreliability of FIRs, eyewitnesses, and confessional statements.
Prem Nath Bali v. Delhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld compulsory retirement after a fair departmental inquiry but directed that the appellant's prolonged suspension period be counted for pension benefits due to undue delay.
Sri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee v. Siddha Math & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955, being a special statute, prevails over the Orissa Estate Abolition Act, 1951, and the disputed lands vest in the Temple Managing Committee, overruling prior conflicting decisions rendered per incuriam.
Gautam Kundu v. Manoj Kumar, Assistant Director
The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's refusal of bail to the appellant in a money laundering case under PMLA, affirming the overriding effect of PMLA's bail provisions and the serious nature of economic offences.
Rajiv Singh v. State of Bihar & Another
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of dowry death and related charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove the death of the victim and unreliability of forensic evidence.
Nala Sangam & Ors. v. Government of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that appointments of Archakas in Hindu temples must conform to essential religious practices prescribed by the Agamas, protecting religious freedoms under Articles 25 and 26 against executive orders disregarding such customs.