Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
Zulfiquar Haider & Anr v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors
The Supreme Court held that demolition of residential structures without proper service of notice and opportunity to appeal violates Article 21 and set aside the demolition orders, directing adherence to due process and awarding costs.
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society (AISSMS) v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that teachers appointed after 15.03.2000 without mandatory Ph.D. qualifications and who failed to acquire it within seven years are not entitled to higher pay scales or redesignation under AICTE regulations and the 6th Pay Commission.
M/S FAIME MAKERS PVT. LTD. v. DISTRICT DEPUTY REGISTRAR
The Supreme Court held that a quasi-judicial authority cannot entertain a second application contrary to its earlier order directing resolution of legal complications, applying the principle of res judicata to quash the unilateral assignment of leasehold rights granted without jurisdiction.
Ramayana Ispat Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of RERC's 2016 open access regulations, affirming its jurisdiction over intra-state open access and the reasonableness of scheduling and penalty provisions to ensure grid stability.
GASTRADE INTERNATIONAL v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, KANDLA
The Supreme Court upheld the classification of imported goods as High Speed Diesel based on partial but conclusive laboratory tests and expert evidence, affirming the Customs Department's confiscation and penalties.
The State of Jharkhand & Ors. v. Rukma Kesh Mishra
The Supreme Court held that absence of separate approval of the charge-sheet by the Chief Minister does not invalidate disciplinary dismissal if the proposal including the draft charge-sheet was approved, and quashed High Court orders reinstating the dismissed officer.
Imran Pratapgarhi v. State of Gujarat and Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against a Rajya Sabha member for posting a poem on social media, holding it did not constitute an offence and emphasizing the protection of freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) and the necessity of preliminary inquiry under Section 173(3) of BNSS.
Aslam alias Imran v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges under Section 302 IPC due to unreliable and contradictory prosecution evidence, granting him the benefit of doubt.
Samtola Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that eviction of a son under the Senior Citizens Act is discretionary and not mandatory, especially when property ownership is disputed and maintenance is being paid, dismissing the appeal seeking eviction.
R. Shashirekha v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of proceedings under Section 306 IPC for lack of proximate instigation but set aside quashing of Section 420 IPC proceedings, directing trial court to proceed based on investigation material.
Hiralal Motilal Parikh v. Spl. Laq Officer & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquisition must reflect bona fide proximate sale transactions and land potentiality, enhancing the awarded amount from Rs. 53 to Rs. 107 per square meter.
T. UDAYKUMAR v. RAVICHANDRAN
The Supreme Court upheld the acquisition of land by TNHB, rejected the appellant's ownership claims based on invalid sale deeds, upheld cancellation of Pattas, and protected the rights of innocent flat buyers.
Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation v. Vincent Daniel
The Supreme Court held that the theory of deduction does not apply under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act and upheld compensation based on circle rates fixed under the Stamp Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Arun v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants of murder charges due to unreliable and inconsistent prosecution evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Ramesh Kumaran & Anr. v. State through the Inspector of Police & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed cross FIRs between two lawyers after an unconditional apology was tendered, emphasizing professional ethics and using its Article 142 powers to end prolonged litigation.
M/S JSW STEEL LIMITED v. PRATISHTHA THAKUR HARITWAL
The Supreme Court held that government dues not included in an approved insolvency Resolution Plan stand extinguished and recovery proceedings thereon constitute contempt of court.
Yadwinder Singh v. Lakhi Alias Lakhwinder Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that courts may summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC based on strong evidence recorded during trial, even before cross-examination, and set aside the High Court's order quashing such summons.
Gajendra Singh v. Reena Balmiki
The Supreme Court granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage after 17 years of separation and awarded Rs. 40 lakhs as permanent alimony to the wife under its Article 142 powers.
Rekha Sharad Ushir v. Saptashrungi Mahila Nagari Sahkari Patsansta Ltd.
The Supreme Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act due to suppression of material documents by the complainant, holding it an abuse of process and emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to scrutinize complaints before issuing process.
Nagpur Housing and Area Development Board (A MHADA Unit) v. Manohar Burde
The Supreme Court restored the NCDRC's award of 9% interest on delayed possession refund, reduced compensation, and set aside the High Court's enhancement of interest to 15%.