Supreme Court of India
18,256 judgments
P. RADHAKRISHNA MURTHY v. M/S. N.B.C.C. LTD.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's partial modification of an arbitral award, affirming judicial scrutiny over arbitrators' legal errors and confirming the contractor's entitlement to payments as per DSR-1981 with interest at 12% per annum.
Vijay Kumar Thakur v. State of Karnataka & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed the State CID, headed by a DGP-ranked officer, to conduct a fair and expeditious investigation into a murder case instead of the CBI, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Voluntary Health Association of Punjab v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court directed stringent enforcement and meaningful awareness measures to curb female foeticide and ensure effective implementation of the PNDT Act, 1994.
Laxman Lal v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court held that a declaration under Section 6 made beyond the two-year limit prescribed by the 1981 Amendment Act is invalid and that invocation of urgency powers after seven years without real urgency is unsustainable, thereby quashing the acquisition.
K.S. Panduranga v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, clarified that criminal appeals can be decided on merits despite absence of counsel if no prejudice is caused, and modified the sentence respecting statutory minimums.
Mahalaxmi Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Ashabhai Atmaram Patel
The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's order allowing settlement and compounding of suits under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, setting aside the High Court's interference and clarifying the binding effect of power of attorney and limitations on writ jurisdiction.
Vidya Dhar & Ors. v. Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain a television broadcast dramatizing a corruption case, holding that post-conviction publicity does not prejudice the right to a fair trial but imposed safeguards to protect the petitioners' identity.
State of Andhra Pradesh v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that Maharashtra is entitled to construct the Babhali barrage within its territory up to the Pochampad dam site as per the 1975 agreement and GWDT award, dismissing Andhra Pradesh's suit alleging violation.
Esha Ekta Apartments Co-operative Housing Society Limited v. Municipal Corporation of Mumbai
The Supreme Court upheld the refusal to regularize unauthorized constructions violating sanctioned plans, affirming municipal authority to enforce planning laws and order demolition despite occupancy by flat buyers aware of the illegality.
Lajja Ram v. Union Territory, Chandigarh
The Supreme Court held that failure to afford a hearing before modifying acquisition reports violates natural justice, rendering the acquisition notification invalid and allowing the writ petition despite delay and post-award challenge where possession was not taken.
State of Orissa v. Sri Jagabandhu Panda
The Supreme Court held that the post of Ore Dressing Engineer held by the respondent is an ex-cadre post and upheld the Government's authority to determine cadre status and reject the respondent's claim for re-designation and promotion.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. M/S. Systematic Conscom Limited
The Supreme Court held that the introduction of State Development Tax is a new tax and not a change in the rate of tax under the composition scheme, invalidating the circular directing its recovery alongside composition money.
Ramesh Kumar Soni v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the Madhya Pradesh amendment shifting trial of certain offences to the Sessions Court operates retrospectively, and the appellant must be tried by the Sessions Court as no case was instituted before the Magistrate prior to the amendment.
Padmalayan v. Sarasan
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellants by permitting compounding of offences under Section 320 CrPC, setting aside their conviction and sentence.
Som Raj @ Soma v. State of H.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC where the accused inflicted a fatal blow with a deadly weapon, establishing intent to cause death despite absence of premeditation.
M/s Bagai Construction Thr. v. M/s Gupta Building Material Store
The Supreme Court held that courts should not permit belated production of documents or recall of witnesses after conclusion of evidence and arguments unless sufficient cause is shown, emphasizing sparing exercise of inherent powers to ensure expeditious and fair trial.
State of Kerala v. Sneha Cheriyan
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Kerala Government Orders requiring a minimum continuous service of one academic year for teachers to claim re-appointment preference under Rule 51A, thereby curbing misuse of short-term appointments in aided schools.
Ravindersingh @ Ravi Pavar v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court dismissed bail for accused involved in manufacturing and distributing poisonous liquor causing multiple deaths, emphasizing the gravity of offence and denying bail to a prime conspirator with criminal antecedents.
State of Kerala v. Kandath Distilleries
The Supreme Court held that the State's discretionary power to grant liquor licences is not a legal duty and the High Court cannot compel grant of such licence by writ of mandamus.
K. Srinivas Rao v. D.A. Deepa
The Supreme Court held that repeated false complaints and defamatory allegations by a spouse constitute mental cruelty warranting divorce and emphasized mediation in matrimonial disputes.