Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Nawal Kishore Sharma v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a seaman's heart condition not caused by injury during employment does not qualify for 100% disability compensation under the National Maritime Board Agreement, limiting relief to severance pay.
Priti Saraf v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust arising from a commercial transaction cannot be quashed merely because arbitration is pending or the dispute is contractual, restoring the prosecution against the respondent.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that Part IXB of the 97th Constitutional Amendment regulating co-operative societies is invalid for lack of State ratification under Article 368(2), except provisions relating to multi-State co-operative societies which remain valid.
Union of India v. Rajendra N Shah & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the 97th Constitutional Amendment's Part IXB affecting State legislative powers requires ratification by half the States under Article 368(2), and struck down the unratified provisions except those relating to multi-State co-operative societies.
Surajdeo Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Surajdeo Mahto based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory and motive, while acquitting Prakash Mahto for lack of proof, and rejected the belated plea of juvenility.
Surajdeo Mahto v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Surajdeo Mahto based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory and motive, while acquitting Prakash Mahto for lack of sufficient evidence, and rejected the belated plea of juvenility.
Gemini Bay Transcription Pvt. Ltd. v. Integrated Sales Service Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against non-signatories applying the alter ego doctrine, clarifying procedural burdens under Sections 47 and 48 of the Arbitration Act, 1996.
Gemini Bay Transcription Pvt. Ltd. v. Integrated Sales Service Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against non-signatories by applying the alter ego doctrine under Delaware law, clarifying the limited scope of proof and grounds for refusal under the Arbitration Act, 1996.
ANAPURNA JAISWAL v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court held that a lease deed commencing upon future approval is not operative at execution, denying the appellant marks for a long-term lease and dismissing her appeal against dislodgement from first position in petrol pump dealership allotment.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings relating to non-compoundable offences based on genuine compromise between parties under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
Ramgopal & Anr v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that High Courts and the Supreme Court can quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable offences on the basis of genuine compromise under their inherent and constitutional powers to secure complete justice.
DLF Home Developers Limited v. Rajapura Homes Private Limited & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that disputes arising under distinct Construction Management Agreements with their own arbitration clauses are arbitrable under those clauses and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting the respondents' contention that disputes fall solely under Share Purchase Agreements with arbitration in Singapore.
Kerala Public Service Commission v. K.N. Radhamani & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that in-service candidates with SSLC and requisite experience are eligible for clerk/cashier posts in Kerala Co-operative Banks despite Rule 186's graduation requirement, dismissing KPSC's appeals.
Kerala Public Service Commission v. K.N. Radhamani & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that in-service candidates with SSLC qualification and experience are eligible for clerk/cashier posts in Kerala Co-operative Banks despite advertisements requiring graduation, upholding the Full Bench decision and dismissing KPSC's appeals.
Ramesh Chandra Srivastava v. State of U. P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarified that the power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon a person not originally accused must be exercised sparingly based on strong and cogent evidence, and set aside the order summoning the appellant for reconsideration.
Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh Limited & Ors. v. M/s Ajay Sales & Suppliers
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's appointment of an independent arbitrator under Section 11, holding that the sole arbitrator named in the agreement was ineligible under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration Act.
Ramawatar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST Act based on a genuine compromise, affirming its power under Article 142 to quash non-compoundable offences when justice so requires.
Ramawatar v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST Act based on a voluntary compromise, affirming that Article 142 powers can be exercised to quash non-compoundable offences when the statute's objectives are not defeated.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Chamundeshwari and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's award of compensation in a motor accident claim, ruling the accident was solely due to the van driver's negligence and affirming the compensation based on the deceased's declared income.
Kumari Rekha Bharati v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that eligibility criteria disqualifying relatives of government servants for Anganwadi Sevika posts must be applied as written, set aside the High Court's interpretation favoring married daughters, and directed fresh recruitment under current guidelines.