Supreme Court of India
18,244 judgments
Kachchh Jal Sankat Nivaran Samiti v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court held that water allocation within a State pursuant to inter-State Tribunal awards is a policy matter beyond judicial review unless arbitrary or unconstitutional, dismissing the appeal challenging Gujarat's distribution to Kutch district.
HARI OM YADAV v. DINESH SINGH JAAT
The Supreme Court set aside a cryptic High Court bail order in a double murder case for lack of reasons and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with law.
T. G. NANDAKUMAR v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that an interim stay under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be extended when the C.B.I. refuses to investigate, directing the High Court to decide the quashing petition on merits.
MEHSANA NAGRIK SAHKARI BANK LTD v. SHREEJI CAB CO.
The Supreme Court held that in summary trials under Section 138 NI Act, if evidence is fully recorded by the predecessor Magistrate, the successor Magistrate need not record evidence afresh and allowed the appeal setting aside the High Court's order for fresh evidence.
Chebrol Sriramalu v. Vakalapudi Satyanarayana
The Supreme Court remanded a suit for specific performance to the Trial Court for framing an additional issue on the ancestral status of the property, protecting the appellant's possession pending final disposal.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed MTNL's appeal and condonation application for delay due to suppression of facts, upholding the High Court's order allotting limited built-up area under slum rehabilitation and refusing mandamus for possession of acquired land after inordinate delay.
Karri Ram Babu and others v. Chairman, State Level Police Recruitment Board
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a preventive detention under Section 151 CrPC, when the candidate was unaware of any criminal case, does not justify cancellation of police recruitment selection.
Dr. Jagmittar Sain Bhagat v. Dir. Health Services, Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Consumer Forums lack jurisdiction over service-related disputes of government servants, who are not 'consumers' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Basant Kumar Chaudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, dismissing the public interest litigation challenging it.
Lily Thomas v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court struck down sub-section (4) of Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, holding that Parliament cannot defer disqualification of sitting members upon conviction beyond constitutional mandates.
Jitendra Singh @ Babboo Singh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a juvenile accused of dowry death but remanded sentencing to the Juvenile Justice Board, emphasizing early age determination and procedural safeguards for juveniles in conflict with law.
The Chief Election Commissioner Etc. v. Jan Chaukidar (Peoples Watch) & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that persons confined in prison or lawful police custody are disqualified from voting and contesting elections under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
P. Nagesh and Another v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction based on circumstantial evidence for murder and remanded the case for fresh consideration due to failure to address key discrepancies.
Vikas Pratap Singh v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of re-evaluation and revised merit list by the examination board but directed reappointment of candidates who served bonafide for over three years at the bottom of the revised list without back benefits.
Manoj v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upheld convictions under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC based on a reliable dying declaration recorded by a Medical Officer, dismissing the appeal and affirming the sentence of 10 years imprisonment.
Lokesh Kumar Jain v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court quashed a 13-year-old FIR under Section 409 IPC due to prolonged investigation without evidence and the accused's exoneration in departmental proceedings, affirming the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
State of Gujarat v. PWD Employees Union
The Supreme Court held that the 1988 Government Resolution on wages and service benefits applies to all daily wage workers of the Forest Department, entitling those with over five years' service to regularization benefits, modifying earlier High Court orders accordingly.
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. BALKAR RAM
The Supreme Court held that an insurance company remains liable to pay compensation if intimation of cheque dishonour and policy cancellation is given after the accident, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Bihar State Text Book Workers Union v. State of Bihar & Anr
The Supreme Court held that non-matriculate Helpers with requisite trade test and work experience must be considered for promotion to Operatives as per prescribed qualifications, disallowing arbitrary imposition of matriculation.
The Commissioner of Income Tax v. Essar Projects Ltd.
The Supreme Court condoned a 24-day delay in filing a Notice of Motion and directed the High Court to decide the Income Tax appeal on merits, emphasizing a non-technical approach to procedural delays.