Supreme Court of India
16,793 judgments
North Eastern Railway v. Tripple Engineering Works
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's appointment of a retired Chief Justice as arbitrator, affirming the Court's power under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to deviate from contractual arbitration appointment procedures in exceptional cases of delay.
Cochin Port Trust v. M/S Areebee Star Maritime Agencies Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court referred key questions on liability for port charges under the Major Port Trusts Act, including the roles of steamer agents and consignees, to a larger Bench for authoritative resolution.
State of Gujarat v. Natvarlal Motilal Chavda
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that an IAS officer's promotion cannot be withheld post Selection Committee approval merely due to subsequent charge-sheet or withdrawal of integrity certificate without following prescribed regulations.
Union of India v. Sanjeev V. Deshpande
The Supreme Court clarified that the absolute prohibition under Section 8(c) of the NDPS Act applies to all scheduled psychotropic substances regardless of their inclusion in the Rules, upheld stringent bail conditions under Section 37, and remitted pending cases for reconsideration accordingly.
Pawan Kumar Ralli v. Maninder Singh Narula
The Supreme Court held that a handwritten communication can constitute valid notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and that courts must consider condonation of delay before quashing complaints on limitation grounds.
J.J. Irani v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that the complaint filed beyond three months from the Inspector's actual knowledge of the offence, acquired during preliminary investigation, is barred by limitation under Section 106 of the Factories Act, 1948.
Association v. Chief Secretary to Govt.
The Supreme Court held that reservation benefits for Scheduled Castes in Puducherry must be extended to residents as per the Presidential Order, and the executive cannot restrict these benefits to Scheduled Castes of 'origins' by Government Orders.
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Dwarka Prasad Koolwal
The Supreme Court held that employees were not entitled to any further opportunity to switch from the CPF Scheme to the Pension and GPF Schemes after the prescribed and administratively extended option periods had closed.
Shaileshbhai @ Pappu Balubhai Chunara v. State of Gujrat
The Supreme Court upheld conviction based solely on consistent and credible dying declarations recorded after ensuring the deceased's fitness, dismissing the appeal challenging their reliability.
State of M.P. v. Anees Khan
The Supreme Court held that a workman who fails to enforce a reinstatement order or report for duty is not entitled to back wages beyond the order date, allowing the State's appeal but awarding a lump sum compensation.
Nawal Kishore Sharma v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court held that the Patna High Court had territorial jurisdiction under Article 226 as a part of the cause of action arose within Bihar, allowing the writ petition to be heard on merits.
Sunil Kumar v. Vipin Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's grant of bail to convicted respondents under Section 389 CrPC, emphasizing the need for recorded reasons and discretionary consideration of all relevant factors pending appeal.
Ramaiah @ Rama v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction for dowry death, reinstating the trial court's acquittal due to lack of proof of dowry demand and harassment and unjustified invocation of presumption under Section 113-B Evidence Act.
State of Bihar v. Chandreshwar Pathak
The Supreme Court held that appointments made without open advertisement and selection violate constitutional mandates and that termination of such illegal appointments, even after long service, is valid and lawful.
Manzoor Ali Khan v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act but mandated expeditious and reasonable exercise of sanctioning power with a suggested time-limit to prevent misuse and delay in prosecuting corrupt public servants.
State of M.P. & Anr. v. Anshuman Shukla
The Supreme Court held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act applies to revision petitions under Section 19 of the Madhya Pradesh Madhyastham Adhikaran Adhiniyam, 1983, allowing condonation of delay and remanding the case for merits consideration.
Hakkim v. State; Sarfudheen & Anr. v. State; Samsudheen v. State
The Supreme Court upheld murder convictions based on multiple weapons and common intention, while granting juvenile sentencing relief to one appellant who was a minor at the time of the offence.
Sree Mahesh Stationaries & Anr. v. Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that jurisdiction under Section 138 NI Act lies where the cheque is issued and dishonoured, not where statutory notices are issued, and transferred the complaint from Gurgaon to Bangalore.
M/s Apex Distributors & Anr. v. M/s Timex Group India Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that issuance of statutory notice from a place does not confer jurisdiction on that place's courts to try a cheque dishonour offence under Section 138, and transferred the case to the court at the place of dishonour.
Mohinder Singh & Ors v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that a 25% deduction towards development charges is appropriate for land acquired within municipal limits, restoring higher compensation awarded by the Reference Court and setting aside the High Court's 40% deduction.