Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
ZON HOTELS PVT. LTD v. GOA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
The Supreme Court held that environmental compensation orders must comply with natural justice by providing a hearing before determination, and remanded the matter for fresh determination after hearing the appellant.
MAATR SPARSH AN INITIATIVE BY AVYAAN FOUNDATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed the Union and States to ensure provision of feeding rooms and child care facilities in public places to uphold the fundamental rights of nursing mothers and infants under the Constitution.
Rocky v. State of Telangana & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 420, 344, and 506 IPC, holding that disputed civil documents cannot negate prima facie criminal allegations at the quashing stage.
Poornima Advani v. Government of NCT
The Supreme Court held that refund of stamp duty paid on lost e-stamp paper is permissible and interest is payable on delayed refund, as retention without occurrence of the taxing event violates constitutional principles.
HITESH UMESHBHAI MASHRU v. THE STATE OF GUJARAT
The Supreme Court allowed anticipatory bail to the appellant in a cheating and sexual offence case after the charge-sheet was filed, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and conditional bail.
Nergish Sunavala v. Private Limited & Others
The Supreme Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against media personnel for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC and lack of specific allegations against non-editors, reinforcing procedural safeguards and freedom of speech.
In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail
The Supreme Court clarified that remission of sentences must be granted fairly under a policy framework with procedural safeguards including notice, reasons, and opportunity to be heard, ensuring protection of convicts' constitutional rights.
Udhaw Singh v. Enforcement Directorate
The Supreme Court granted bail to an appellant under PMLA due to unreasonable trial delay violating the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
State of Karnataka v. T.N. Sudhakar Reddy
The Supreme Court held that a preliminary inquiry is not mandatory before FIR registration under the PC Act if information discloses a cognizable offence, and the Superintendent of Police validly directed FIR registration and investigation based on a detailed source information report.
State of Punjab & Ors. v. Trishala Alloys Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that reduction of input tax credit on stock in trade by delegated legislation is invalid before the enabling statutory amendment, protecting vested tax credit rights.
Jatinder Kumar Sapra v. Anupama Sapra
The Supreme Court held that its decree granting permanent alimony is a full and final settlement of all maintenance claims, dismissing the application to include maintenance arrears and closing pending maintenance proceedings.
SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF TELANGANA LTD. v. B RAMESH
The Supreme Court held that a candidate failing a physical test due to non-permanent injury is not entitled to appointment without following the prescribed selection process, upholding the principle of equality of opportunity under Article 16.
Shanti & Ors. v. National Insurance Company
The Supreme Court held that interest on delayed compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, is mandatorily 12% per annum from the due date, and the insurer is liable to pay such interest without recourse to recover from the insured.
Western Coal Fields Ltd. v. Manohar Govinda Fulzele
The Supreme Court held that gratuity can be forfeited under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 for misconduct constituting an offence involving moral turpitude without requiring criminal conviction, allowing partial or full forfeiture based on the gravity of misconduct.
Jagdish Chand Memorial Trust v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the lawful withdrawal of an invalidly issued No Objection Certificate for an Ayurvedic Medical College, holding that non-compliance with Rules of Business renders such grants void and not protected by promissory estoppel or natural justice.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Others
The Supreme Court held that Zudpi Jungle lands are forest lands under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, accepted the CEC's nuanced recommendations allowing certain historical allotments to be excluded from forest classification without compensatory afforestation, and mandated strict action against unauthorized post-1996 allotments.
Kalyani Transco v. M/s. Bhushan Power and Steel Limited & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that appeals under the IBC are maintainable by all aggrieved stakeholders, emphasized strict compliance with Section 29A eligibility, and clarified the limited jurisdiction of NCLT/NCLAT over public law matters such as ED's attachment under PMLA.
Punimati & Anr. v. The State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite contradictions and hostile witnesses, dismissing the appeals of the accused.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council
The Supreme Court held that the expulsion of a legislative council member was disproportionate and unconstitutional, affirming judicial review over legislative disciplinary actions and substituting the punishment with suspension.
Tapas Kumar Palit v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court granted bail to an undertrial accused in a UAPA case due to inordinate trial delay, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and the need for prosecutorial discretion in witness examination.