Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Shri Ram Bahadur Pandey & Anr. v. Shri Ram Dhani Prasad & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that disputes over pay scale or service conditions post-appointment must be resolved through appropriate forums, not contempt proceedings.
Pukhrem Sharatchandra Singh v. Mairembam Prithviraj Singh
The Supreme Court directed expeditious trial of an election petition, condemning dilatory tactics by the elected candidate and emphasizing the statutory mandate to dispose of election disputes within six months.
Sudhir v. State of Maharashtra; Chandrakant v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's cancellation of anticipatory bail in a serious corruption case, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation to ensure effective investigation.
Ganga Bai v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Ganga Bai based on complete circumstantial evidence and rejected her plea for acquittal despite co-accused being acquitted.
S. Nihaal Ahamed v. The Dean
The Supreme Court upheld denial of admission due to lapse of time but restored compensation awarded to candidates for institutional fault causing loss of admission opportunity.
Saraswati Medical College v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed a fresh inspection of the petitioner’s medical college by the Medical Council of India following procedural lapses and ordered reconsideration of the Union of India’s decision on establishment of the college.
KANACHUR ISLAMIC EDUCATION TRUST v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court upheld the Government of India's decision to disapprove a new medical college due to persistent deficiencies found by the Medical Council of India, dismissing the petitioner's challenge.
The Committee-GFIL v. Libra Buildtech Private Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that purchasers are entitled to refund of stamp duty paid when a court cancels a sale transaction and directs refund of sale consideration, applying principles of equity and relevant statutory provisions.
Gurmit Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of appellants based on reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence and rejected defence claims of delay and physical incapacity.
RAM KUMAR v. ABHINANDAN KUMAR TADAIYA
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's eviction order for non-consideration of material evidence regarding rent deposits and remanded the case for fresh adjudication.
Jeles Education Society v. R.T. Bhitale
The Supreme Court held that a teacher lacking required qualifications was validly appointed temporarily against a permanent vacancy and lawfully terminated, rejecting claims of permanent employment and upholding statutory rules on appointment and termination.
Rajinder Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that dismissal was not the only appropriate punishment for repeated unauthorized absence and converted the appellant's dismissal into compulsory retirement considering his medical condition and service record.
Neeru Yadav v. State of U.P. and Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order granted solely on parity to a history-sheeter accused of heinous crimes, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion considering criminal antecedents and nature of offences.
Narender Singh & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of appellants for murder, affirming the reliability of injured eyewitness testimony and rejecting claims of ante-dated FIR and procedural lapses.
ESSAR TELEHOLDINGS LTD. v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The Supreme Court upheld the Special Judge's jurisdiction to try IPC offences related to the 2G Scam and affirmed the discretionary refusal of a joint trial with Prevention of Corruption Act offences.
State of Maharashtra v. Ramlal Devappa Rathod and others
The Supreme Court upheld conviction based on the sole trustworthy testimony of the victim's wife in a mob murder case, clarifying the limited application of the Masalti principle to accused without specific overt acts under Section 149 IPC.
The City Municipal Council Balki v. Gurappa (D) by LRs & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the suit for declaration of title was not barred by res judicata and that the deceased respondent's heirs proved ownership over the disputed land against the Municipality.
State of U.P. v. Raghunandan @ Bade Mali & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two accused for murder based on reliable eyewitness and ballistic evidence while affirming the acquittal of four others due to insufficient proof.
Bagri Synthetics Private Ltd. v. Hanuman Prasad Bagri
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing a company to purchase disputed shares at a court-approved valuation in a winding up petition, dismissing the company's appeal.
Anil Kalra v. J.D. Pandey
The Supreme Court upheld the landlord's right to possession under the UP Urban Buildings Act, directing eviction of unauthorized occupants and enforcement of final release orders with strict timelines.