Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
State of Kerala & Ors. v. R. Sudha & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and remanded the matter to the Kerala High Court to continue monitoring the State's compliance with environmental protection directives regarding sewage and waste disposal.
M/s. Integrated Finance Co. Ltd. v. Reserve Bank of India
The Supreme Court held that RBI Act's Chapter IIIB provisions override the Companies Act, disallowing sanction of a scheme compromising NBFC depositors' rights inconsistent with mandatory RBI regulations.
M/s. Hotel Queen Road Pvt. Ltd. v. Ram Parshotam Mittal
The Supreme Court held that a High Court may extend interim relief for a limited period upon permitting withdrawal of an appeal after hearing on merits, and observations made during withdrawal do not bind subsequent proceedings.
State of Maharashtra v. Indian Hotel & Restaurants Assn.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 33A and 33B of the Bombay Police Act, 1951, validating the prohibition of dance performances in certain establishments as a reasonable restriction under Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) to protect public morality and dignity of women.
Dilip Sudhakar Pendse v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court held that when offences are not exclusively triable by the Sessions Court and the Magistrate taking cognizance is not the Chief Judicial Magistrate, the case must be tried by the Chief Judicial Magistrate and cannot be committed to the Sessions Court under Section 306 of the Cr.P.C.
Lazer v. State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that life imprisonment means imprisonment for the convict’s natural life, but remission can be granted by the State Government under Section 432 CrPC, and directed the petitioner to seek remission accordingly.
Bhagwati Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Peerless General Finance & Investment Company Ltd
The Supreme Court held that unlisted shares of a public limited company are securities under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, and a delayed payment contract is not a spot delivery contract, rendering the share transfer illegal under Sections 13 and 16 of the Act.
Rohit Chauhan v. Surinder Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that property allotted to a sole coparcener on partition remains his separate property until the birth of a son, after which it revives as coparcenary property, restricting alienation rights without legal necessity.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPN. LTD. v. CANBANK FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed HSBC's appeal, holding it liable to refund the amount paid by Canbank for undelivered securities as it failed to prove the payment was on behalf of a third party.
M/s. TVC Skyshop Ltd v. M/s. Reliance Communication and Infrastructure Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld an ex parte summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that mere non-appearance without special circumstances and failure to apply for leave to defend do not justify setting aside the decree.
Sondur Gopal v. Sondur Rajini
The Supreme Court held that the Hindu Marriage Act applies only to Hindus domiciled in India, and dismissed the husband's appeal, affirming the Family Court's jurisdiction over the wife's petition for judicial separation and custody.
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.