Supreme Court of India
18,257 judgments
State of Tamil Nadu v. State of Kerala & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 1886 Lease Agreement and struck down Kerala's 2006 Amendment Act as unconstitutional for overriding the Court's judgment on Mullaperiyar dam water level.
M.S.Sandhu & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the application of quota at both recruitment and confirmation stages for Punjab Police DSP cadre seniority, affirming the binding precedent in Paramjit Singh and dismissing appeals challenging it.
Union of India & Ors. v. Shiv Raj & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of land acquisition proceedings due to violation of natural justice where objections were heard by one collector but decided by another, and held that such proceedings have lapsed under the 2013 Act due to non-possession and non-payment of compensation.
Animal Welfare Board of India v. A. Nagaraja & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Jallikattu and Bullock-cart races violate the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, invalidated the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu Act, and upheld the Central Government's ban on exhibition or training of bulls as performing animals to prevent animal cruelty.
Major Saurabh Charan v. Lt. Governor, NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that admission criteria cannot be altered mid-process to the detriment of admitted candidates and upheld the right of children admitted under the inter-state transfer category to continue their education.
Bihar State Govt. Sec. Scl. Teachers Assn. v. Ashok Kumar Sinha & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the State's 2014 service rules frustrate its earlier merger judgment and directed revival of combined seniority and grant of benefits, finding contempt in the State's partial non-compliance.
Subrata Roy Sahara v. Union of India and others
The Supreme Court upheld its power to detain contemnors for non-compliance with its orders, refused recusal, and emphasized the imperative of obedience to judicial orders to maintain rule of law and market integrity.
Kushalbhai Ratanbhai Rohit & Ors. v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that an order dictated but not signed can be recalled and reviewed, dismissing the petition challenging the High Court's recall of its acquittal order of police constables pending sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C.
Satya Pal Anand v. State of M.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of provisions allowing non-legal persons to be appointed as Registrars under the Madhya Pradesh Co-operative Societies Act, emphasizing adequate judicial oversight through the Tribunal and procedural safeguards in removals.
Pramati Educational & Cultural Trust v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of clause (5) of Article 15 and Article 21A, affirming the State's power to make special provisions for backward classes in private unaided educational institutions without violating the basic structure.
State of Karnataka v. Associated Management of Primary & Secondary Schools
The Supreme Court held that the right to choose the medium of instruction at the primary school stage is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a), and the State cannot compel all government-recognized schools to adopt mother tongue or Kannada as the sole medium of instruction.
Kone Elevator India Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that contracts for manufacture, supply, and installation of lifts constitute works contracts under Article 366(29A) of the Constitution, allowing States to levy sales tax on the value of goods involved, excluding labour and service components.
Satish Chandra v. State of M.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the mother-in-law's conviction for dowry death and cruelty based on a reliable dying declaration but acquitted the husband for lack of evidence of cruelty or dowry demand.
Union of India v. Dinshaw Shapoorji Anklesari
The Supreme Court held that land held under old Government grants in cantonment areas remains the property of the Union of India, which has the right to resume possession notwithstanding claims of ownership or tenancy by occupants.
Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Director, Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld Section 6-A of the DSPE Act requiring prior government approval for investigating senior officials under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding it constitutionally valid under Article 14 as a reasonable classification and procedural safeguard.
Union of India v. Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that Rule 57CC does not apply to by-products arising as a technological necessity, allowing manufacturers to avail Modvat/Cenvat Credit on inputs used in exempted or nil-rated final products.
Sumer Singh v. Surajbhan Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in imposing an unduly lenient sentence for grievous injury and enhanced the sentence to two years rigorous imprisonment, affirming that injured parties can appeal under Article 136 to challenge inadequate sentences.
Commnr. of Income Tax-VII, New Delhi v. Punjab Stainless Steel Industries
The Supreme Court held that sale proceeds from scrap, a by-product not primarily dealt with by the business, are excluded from 'total turnover' under Section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act, thereby upholding the respondent's claim for export deduction.
Nagesar v. State of Chhatisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted two accused for lack of evidence linking them to the murder, holding that mere presence without overt acts or common intention is insufficient for conviction under Sections 147, 148, and 302 IPC.
M/S BHUSHAN STEEL LTD. & ANR. v. STATE OF ORISSA & ORS.
The Supreme Court permitted the petitioners to file writ petitions within seven days and requested the High Court to expedite their disposal within six months.