Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union v. Municipal Corporation, Greater Mumbai
The Supreme Court recognized street vendors' fundamental right to livelihood under Article 19(1)(g), directed implementation of the 2009 National Policy on Urban Street Vendors nationwide, lifted restrictions on High Courts entertaining related petitions, and mandated participatory regulation through Town Vending Committees pending enactment of specific legislation.
O.P. Bhandari v. Bimal Gurang & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition and consequently disposed of the related contempt petition for lack of any surviving issue.
Pinakin Mahipatray Rawal v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, holding that an alleged extra-marital relationship without proof of cruelty or intentional abetment does not constitute an offence under Sections 498A and 306 IPC.
COMMR.OF INCOME TAX, BANGALORE v. UNITED SPIRITS LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed the income tax appeals filed by the Commissioner against United Spirits Ltd. as devoid of merit, leaving the question of law open for future cases.
Union of India v. B. Banerjee
Medically decategorised Drivers performing stationary duties as Crew Controllers are not entitled to allowance in lieu of kilometerage under the Running Allowance Rules, despite inclusion in the Driver cadre.
Vijay S. Sathaye v. Indian Airlines Ltd. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that non-compliance with mandatory notice and approval conditions bars voluntary retirement and prolonged absence amounts to voluntary abandonment of service, dismissing the employee's appeal.
Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly v. Medical Council of India & Another
The Supreme Court upheld MCI's revocation of increased student intake permission for a medical college based on CBI findings of forged documents, affirming regulatory power to act on prima facie evidence without awaiting criminal conviction.
Nagar Panchayat, Kurwai v. Mahesh Kumar Singhal
The Supreme Court upheld the Nagar Panchayat's authority under the 74th Constitutional Amendment and Madhya Pradesh Municipality Act to impose reasonable parking fees for vehicles using its bus stand.
Umesh Kumar v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that premature quashing of charge sheets under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is impermissible if prima facie material exists, directed trial against appellant to proceed, and ordered CBI investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets against respondent no.2.
State of Maharashtra v. Lahu @ Lahukumar Ramchandra Dhekhane
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's acquittal and restored the conviction of the accused for kidnapping, ransom, murder, and destruction of evidence based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and credible witness identification.
Punjab School Education Board v. Dalip Chand
The Supreme Court held that prior service in the Department of Education qualifies as pensionable service under the Punjab School Education Board's 1991 Regulations when considered with the Board's retrospective notification allowing aggregation up to eight years, dismissing the Board's appeal.
Delhi Union of Journalist Cooperative House Building Society Ltd. v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a Master Plan amendment and land allotment, ruling that a Minister's informal note lacks legal sanctity and prior judicial dismissals bar re-litigation of the same issues.
Devendra Patel v. Ram Pal Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a person whose nomination is rejected due to disqualification is not a 'candidate' under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and need not be joined as a respondent in an election petition.
Union of India & Ors. v. B.V.Gopinath
The Supreme Court held that issuance of charge sheets without separate approval of the disciplinary authority (Finance Minister) under CCS (CCA) Rules is without jurisdiction and liable to be quashed, dismissing the Union's appeals.
Satish Mutually Aided Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. v. Yamjala Malla Reddy
The Supreme Court held that a cooperative society lacking ownership cannot seek mutation of agricultural land records and directed pending civil suits on ownership disputes to be decided on merits.
Gangabhavani v. Rayapati Venkat Reddy & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's acquittal and restored the trial court's conviction of accused for murder and related offences, emphasizing the primacy of credible ocular evidence over minor contradictions and delay in FIR.
Shahid Balwa v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld its orders for court-monitored investigation and speedy trial in the 2G Spectrum Scam, dismissing challenges that sought to curtail its constitutional powers and impede the trial process.
Union of India v. Namit Sharma
The Supreme Court held that Information Commissioners under the RTI Act perform administrative functions and need not possess judicial experience, setting aside earlier directions imposing such requirements as judicial overreach.
Gurdip Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court set aside the dowry death conviction under Section 304B IPC due to lack of proof that the death occurred within seven years of marriage but upheld the conviction under Section 498A IPC for cruelty.
M/S. KCP Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Chennai
The Supreme Court held that MODVAT credit cannot be claimed on goods not used in manufacture within the factory and where no excise duty is paid on the final product, dismissing the appellant's claim for credit on machinery parts exported for plant assembly abroad.